As a startup beverage company trying to launch a 12oz sleek can line it's nearly impossible to not spend a fortune with co-packer MOQ. MetaBrand has done an incredible job at creating a co-packing facility that caters to that enormous gap needed in the market for companies like us to afford testing and launching a product. They've been an invaluable partner and have continued to go above and beyond in supporting us which we're grateful for!
Torrence-Avery, LLC was referred to contact Mr. Craig Fortin in 2016 to create a formulation for our 12-year old daughter. She had been making tropical assorted lemonade at home and delivering to family members and friends in Western, Pa since the age of 7. Craig was expert in the beverage industry we had been searching for; especially, in commercializing all natural products. His professional advice was accepted and he agreed to formulate Tropical FlaMingo, our 1st flavor.
Behind the scenes, we were very pleased with the patience of the lab as they worked to create the outcome we were anticipating. Nick and team created the taste we wanted and now enjoyed by people across the USA.
Affordability, yes! Mr. Fortin and his administrative team worked with my family from deposit to final invoice payment. After formulation, we spent a year looking for a co-packer to fill our new product. Noone would commit a 400 gallon run. MetaBrand purchased the equipment needed to produce our drinks on site and the rest is history. Although we haven t turned a profit yet, it is not because of MetaBrand. The industry is very competitive and most of our expenses are contributed to the suppliers and shipping costs.
We are currently working on our 2nd formulation, Berry Blast and we totally trust them to produce the product. I wouldn t consider asking another company to get it done. Our 1st experience with MetaBrand Corp is a lasting experience.
Lastly, I have recommended MetaBrand to 3 beverage companies over the last year and if you are considering MetaBrand, the answer is yes! You will receive expert advice on formulation, production, and start to finish results. They will keep the lines of communication open, as well as an open mind.
Had the opportunity to speak with Craig about the expansion of my brand. As a business owner and a firm believer that time is money I was very appreciative of his meaningful and frank advice. They are experts in the industry.
My company has been working with the team at Meta Brand for almost 3 years now and they ve really raised the bar for what we expect out of manufacturers and just people we work with in general. My beverage company was looking for a place that was willing to run small, hot-field test batches for us since at the time we were a growing business and looking for a manufacturer that wouldn t mind testing small with us before ordering in large. After months of searching we finally found Meta Brand through a colleague and thus begun a partnership I am so grateful for.
Adding on to that, my drink was not something that was easy to formulate, and we ran through 18 different test trails, an entire summer full of video chats and lengthy emails before we finally found the perfect formula. The team at Metabrand, especially Craig and Nick, were very patient with us and made sure to really take our feedback and put it into each new trail until we had the perfect formula and were ready to manufacture it. We really love working with this team, and highly recommend them to any small business looking to get quality products on store shelves!
I had an initial conversation with a Mr. Nick Adlinger about a beverage idea I had. I signed their NDA and sent them mine. Mr. Adlinger never signed my NDA. In addition, he told me his company would get back to me in a about week once they discussed my idea with their marketing people. I NEVER heard back from him. Is this how this company conducts business? I sent him an email and crickets....clearly, I will never use this company.
This company is a scam!!! be very careful sharing your ideas with them, they will steel them.
Tried reaching out multiple times, response rate is slim. Highly recommend working with a different flavor house
MetaBrand mastered the formulation and manufacturing of NIU, a low-sugar tropical juice created by one of our teen students, Cynthia Torrence. Our students and staff began purchasing this product when Cynthia was making them in her kitchen 5 years ago. The commercialized drink is so good and the kids love it! Thank you for taking Cynthia's vision from the kitchen to our local grocery stories and now Amazon! Her story is a success because of MetaBrand.
I'm grateful that I found MetaBrand. Their formulation knowledge and smaller MOQ gave my beverage startup a chance to succeed. Craig, Nick and their team brought my idea to life and I could not have asked for a better response so far. I'm looking forward to growing my business and consulting with the MetaBrand team every step of the way!
A pleasure to work with and extremely knowledgeable. Nick, Craig, and the team deserve all the credit for our company being able to smoothly launch a beverage product in an industry that is normally a complete headache for new brands (and, probably, some old brands as well). Definitely recommend them.
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