Product brief
Product category
Describe the product and the process it requires.
- Include
- Specifications and certifications
- Improve matches
- Quantities, packaging, and timing
Programs
Tools That Get You There
The Alliance offers four core programs — each designed to remove a specific obstacle in the manufacturing journey.
Program A · RFQ matching
One RFQ.The right manufacturersrespond.
Submit your production brief once. CPA routes it to members with the capabilities to make it.
Members contact you directlyMember capability matchNo cold calls
Helpful hints
- Complete every field and include as much detail as possible.
- Include order quantities and project time frames.
- Detailed briefs improve the quality and number of responses.
Capability match worksheet
CPA compares the project details with participating member capabilities.
Product categoryPackaging typeVolume rangeCapabilities
Example capability fitPackaging · Filling · Scalable production
Member responses
Interested members contact you directly.Discuss services, capabilities, timing, samples, and next steps with each respondent.
Open CPA RFQMatch worksheet
CPA uses product, packaging, volume, and capability details to route the request.
Member responses
Members that can assist contact you directly. Allow approximately 5–7 days for responses.
What You Can Search
- →Commercial kitchens by county
- →Shared-use production spaces
- →Incubator kitchen programs
- →Licensed production facilities
- →Kitchen availability and rental rates
Program B
Search by County
The Commercial Kitchens county search tool helps food producers find licensed shared-use production spaces near them. Search by county, zip code, or state to find commercial kitchens, incubator programs, and licensed production facilities in your area.
The tool covers all 50 states and is maintained by the commercialkitchens.org Alliance arm — the dedicated resource for the commercial kitchen sector.
Program C
White-Label Incubation
The Alliance offers turnkey incubation programs for accelerators, economic development organizations, universities, and regional business development groups.
The model is simple: you bring the brands and the cohort; the Alliance provides the manufacturing infrastructure, supplier network, and expert guidance. We white-label the program under your organization's brand.
For Accelerators
Add manufacturing guidance to your program without building in-house expertise.
For EDOs
Support local food entrepreneurs with vetted manufacturing resources and connections.
For Universities
Extend entrepreneurship programs with a practical manufacturing track.
What the Program Includes
- ✓Alliance manufacturing network access
- ✓Supplier and co-packer matching
- ✓Expert-led workshops and curriculum
- ✓Branded program for your organization
- ✓Ongoing cohort support and mentorship
- ✓Connection to the 8 Alliance arms
What We Manage
- →Co-packer search and vetting
- →RFQ coordination
- →Negotiations and contract review
- →Production run management
- →Quality control oversight
- →Timeline and milestone tracking
- →Multi-manufacturer coordination
Program D
Project Management
The Alliance can manage the entire manufacturing process on your behalf — from initial co-packer search through production runs and ongoing relationship management.
For brands without internal operations resources, or brands entering a new product category, having the Alliance team manage the process removes risk and accelerates timelines.
We can work with one manufacturer or coordinate across multiple — whatever the product and scale requires.
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Every Program Connects to the Alliance
Alliance programs draw on the full network of manufacturing verticals. Here are the key resources behind our programs.
Co-Packer Network
The RFQ matching program connects you directly to CPA member manufacturers across the co-packing network.
Co-Packing
Commercial Kitchens
The county search tool is powered by the commercialkitchens.org database of licensed shared-use facilities.
Commercial Kitchens
Food Innovation Centers
Incubation programs tap into university R&D facilities and food science expertise across the country.
Food Innovation Centers
Which Program Is Right for You?
Tell us about your brand and we'll point you to the right program — or help you directly.