For Retailers & Brands

Find the Right Private Label Manufacturer

Whether you're a grocery chain, food service operator, e-commerce brand, or specialty retailer — we connect you with vetted manufacturers who specialize in your product category and are actively taking on new private label programs.

Free
No Cost to Submit

There is no fee to submit an RFQ or to receive manufacturer introductions through our network.

Vetted
Qualified Manufacturers

Every manufacturer in our network is reviewed by the CPA — the national trade association for contract packaging.

65+
Product Categories

Our network spans food & beverage, health & beauty, household, pet, and general merchandise categories.

Who We Serve

Built for Every Type of Retailer

From large grocery chains to emerging DTC brands — if you need a manufacturer to produce products under your brand, we can help.

Grocery Chains & Supermarkets

Build margin-rich store brands that anchor customer loyalty and differentiate your assortment from competitors. Private label can represent 20–40% of a grocer's total sales.

Food Service Operators

Standardize your menu, control food costs, and brand your own proprietary items across every location. From quick-service chains to institutional cafeterias.

E-Commerce & DTC Brands

Launch new categories quickly under your brand without owning production. Private label gives online brands the product depth needed to compete with national brands.

Club Store Programs

Club store private label programs demand high volume, tight specs, and reliable quality. Our manufacturer network is experienced with the requirements of club-format retail.

Specialty & Natural Retailers

Offer premium private label products aligned with your store's values — organic, clean-label, Non-GMO, kosher, or allergen-free. Certifications secured.

Hotel & Hospitality Brands

Create branded amenity products, specialty food items, and guest-facing products that reinforce your property's identity and deliver a premium brand experience.

Before You Submit

What to Prepare for Your RFQ

The more information you include in your RFQ, the faster and more accurate our manufacturer matching will be. Here's what to have ready.

1
Product Description

What is the product? What form does it take (liquid, powder, solid, packaged good)? What are the key ingredients or components?

2
Volume Requirements

What is your initial order quantity and expected annual volume? Higher volumes open more manufacturer options and drive better pricing.

3
Target Price Point

What is your target retail price and desired gross margin? Working backwards from shelf price helps manufacturers understand your cost targets.

4
Certifications Needed

Do you require organic, kosher, halal, Non-GMO, gluten-free, SQF, BRC, or other certifications? Specify these up front to narrow the right manufacturer pool.

5
Packaging Requirements

What type of packaging do you need — pouch, bottle, can, carton, bulk? Do you have retail-ready or club-format requirements?

6
Timeline

When do you need product on shelf? Allow time for formulation review, production setup, label development, and shipping logistics.

7
Geographic Preference

Do you have a preference for US-based manufacturing, or are you open to co-packing in specific regions for freight efficiency?

The Process

How the RFQ Process Works

Five steps from first contact to manufacturer partnership.

01

Complete the RFQ Form

Fill out our Request for Quote form with your product specifications, volume requirements, timeline, and certification needs. The more detail you provide, the better we can match you.

02

Team Review

Our sourcing team reviews your RFQ within 1–2 business days. We may follow up with clarifying questions to ensure we understand your program requirements.

03

Manufacturer Matching

We match your RFQ against our network of vetted private label manufacturers. We look for category fit, capacity, certifications, and geographic alignment.

04

Introduction & Proposals

We introduce you directly to matched manufacturers. Each will reach out with a proposal, samples if applicable, and facility information. You evaluate on your own terms.

05

Selection & Partnership

Choose the manufacturer that best fits your program. Negotiate your agreement, finalize packaging and label specs, and launch your private label program.

Submit Your RFQ

Get Started Today

Fill out the form below or email us directly at info@contractmfg.org with your product details.

Or email directly: info@contractmfg.org · 909-336-6473

The CMA Network

Your Production Partners

Private labeling is one step in the manufacturing journey. The Contract Manufacturing Alliance connects you with partners across every stage of production.

Co-Packing

Need a Production Partner?

Contract manufacturers produce your private label products at commercial scale.

Explore Co-Packing

Food Innovation Centers

Develop Your Formula

Food innovation centers create the product formulations behind your private label.

Explore Food Innovation Centers

CPG Manufacturing

Build In-House Production?

When volume justifies it, design and build your own manufacturing facility.

Explore CPG Manufacturing