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Beverage co-packing is not one-size fits all. At Wildpack, our focus is creating the best contract manufacturing experience for middle-market beverage brands. 

Whether you’re new to co-packing or looking to take your brand to the next level, there are a lot of things to consider when it comes to choosing the right contract manufacturing partner. 

To guide your decision making process, we’ve outlined some of our most frequently asked questions. 

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Sleeving Questions

What size cans do you offer for decoration?

Our East Coast facilities can provide sleeved 12oz standard, 12oz sleek & 16oz standard cans.

Our West Coast facility can provide sleeved 200ml, 250ml, 12oz sleek, 12oz standard, 16oz standard and 19.2oz cans.

Can I use my existing artwork?

Yes! As long your artwork is in Illustrator format (.ai file type), a member of our Customer Success team will work with you to format the artwork according to our printing guidelines.  

Can I see a label sample before my full run of cans?

We offer lay-flat samples (a flat, unseamed sample of your label) as well as full shrunk prototypes. Please note these samples can take 2-4 weeks to produce and ship.

What are my options for designs and finishes?

We offer glossy (standard), matte, and soft-touch matte finishes. 

All sleeves are printed with a white layer, a canvas to prevent the can from creating a dull grey background. If you want to get fancy, we can design the white layer to allow parts of the can to show through!

How does payment work?

Once artwork is approved, Wildpack sends a 50% deposit request for all sleeved cans. On completion, we will send a follow up 50% request. When payment is received, we’ll release your cans for shipping!

How long are lead times for a project?

Sleeved cans will arrive at your facility no later than 6 weeks from the day that your order deposit is received.

Get in touch for a more accurate timeline based on your needs and our current capacity. 

How does freight work?

We have several options depending on your needs. 

If you’d like us to take care of it, we work with a freight broker to arrange freight to your facility. 

If you’d rather pick up your cans yourself, we’d love to meet you. 

If you’d like to arrange a freight pick up from the carrier of your choice, that works too! 

Co-Packing Questions

What types of cans can you fill?

We fill 12oz. standard cans, 12oz. sleek cans, and 16oz. standard cans. 

Looking for something else? We can accommodate different cans depending on your order size.

What types of pasteurization do you have available?

We’re currently using tunnel pasteurization.

What is your timeline for getting my beverages made?

In general, our timeline is as follows: 

For first time customers with a product that’s brand new to Wildpack, we can make your beverage within 120-180 days from our first call. 

Subsequent projects (or existing products being moved to Wildpack) can be completed within 60-90 days from receiving your 50% deposit.

Can you make herbal and alcohol based drinks?

Yes, we can make both herbal-infused beverages and ready-to-drink cocktail beverages.

Can you make non-carbonated drinks?

Yes, we can produce carbonated and non-carbonated (generally nitrogen-dosed) beverages.

Can you steep coffee, tea, or other ingredients for my beverage?

Not yet! We’re constantly evolving and expanding our capabilities. If this is something you’d be interested in, please send us a message.

Packaging Questions

Who manufactures your aluminum cans?

We work with numerous can manufacturers across the globe, including the primary domestic can manufacturers: Ball

Are your cans BPANI?

The majority of the cans we source have a BPA-non-intent (BPANI) liner. However, we do source some epoxy-liner cans as well.  Please let us know if you have any specific requirements for your cans!

What is the minimum order quantity for packaging supplies?

Most can sizes are available to be purchased in quantities as low as half-pallet increments. Our digital print capability allows us to drive MOQs per SKU even lower. Ask us about our variable printed sleeves program.

Do you ship aluminum cans internationally?

Yes! We are happy to ship to the domestic port/freight-forwarder of your choosing.

What size of trays do you carry?

We stock 24-count fold-up trays for both standard-profile and sleek-profile cans.  Trays for other sizes can be custom-ordered, just let us know what you need.

What size of Pak-Techs do you carry?

We stock quad-pack (4-pack) and 6-pack Pak-Tech handles for standard profile cans.

Are your ends/lids B64 or CDL?

Our 202 ends are LOE or B64. Our 200 ends (for slim profile cans with the slightly smaller opening) are CDL.

Can you get printed cans?

Yes! Certain minimum orders and lead-times will apply. Tell us about your project to get started.

Can you source specialty can sizes?

Yes! Certain minimum orders and lead-times will apply. Tell us about your project to get started.

General Questions

What is Lorem Ipsum?

Lorem ipsum, or lipsum as it is sometimes known, is dummy text used in laying out print, graphic or web designs. The passage is attributed to an unknown typesetter in the 15th century who is thought to have scrambled parts of Cicero's De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum for use in a type specimen book.

What is Lorem Ipsum?

Lorem ipsum, or lipsum as it is sometimes known, is dummy text used in laying out print, graphic or web designs. The passage is attributed to an unknown typesetter in the 15th century who is thought to have scrambled parts of Cicero's De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum for use in a type specimen book.

What is Lorem Ipsum?

Lorem ipsum, or lipsum as it is sometimes known, is dummy text used in laying out print, graphic or web designs. The passage is attributed to an unknown typesetter in the 15th century who is thought to have scrambled parts of Cicero's De Finibus Bonorum et Malorum for use in a type specimen book..

What size cans do you offer for decoration?

Our East Coast facilities can provide sleeved 12oz standard, 12oz sleek & 16oz standard cans.

Our West Coast facility can provide sleeved 200ml, 250ml, 12oz sleek, 12oz standard, 16oz standard and 19.2oz cans.

Can I use my existing artwork?

Yes! As long your artwork is in Illustrator format (.ai file type), a member of our Customer Success team will work with you to format the artwork according to our printing guidelines.  

Can I see a label sample before my full run of cans?

We offer lay-flat samples (a flat, unseamed sample of your label) as well as full shrunk prototypes. Please note these samples can take 2-4 weeks to produce and ship.

What are my options for designs and finishes?

We offer glossy (standard), matte, and soft-touch matte finishes. 

All sleeves are printed with a white layer, a canvas to prevent the can from creating a dull grey background. If you want to get fancy, we can design the white layer to allow parts of the can to show through!

How does payment work?

Once artwork is approved, Wildpack sends a 50% deposit request for all sleeved cans. On completion, we will send a follow up 50% request. When payment is received, we’ll release your cans for shipping!

How long are lead times for a project?

Sleeved cans will arrive at your facility no later than 6 weeks from the day that your order deposit is received.

Get in touch for a more accurate timeline based on your needs and our current capacity. 

How does freight work?

We have several options depending on your needs. 

If you’d like us to take care of it, we work with a freight broker to arrange freight to your facility. 

If you’d rather pick up your cans yourself, we’d love to meet you. 

If you’d like to arrange a freight pick up from the carrier of your choice, that works too! 

What types of cans can you fill?

We fill 12oz. standard cans, 12oz. sleek cans, and 16oz. standard cans. 

Looking for something else? We can accommodate different cans depending on your order size.

What types of pasteurization do you have available?

We’re currently using tunnel pasteurization.

What is your timeline for getting my beverages made?

In general, our timeline is as follows: 

For first time customers with a product that’s brand new to Wildpack, we can make your beverage within 120-180 days from our first call. 

Subsequent projects (or existing products being moved to Wildpack) can be completed within 60-90 days from receiving your 50% deposit.

Can you make herbal and alcohol based drinks?

Yes, we can make both herbal-infused beverages and ready-to-drink cocktail beverages.

Can you make non-carbonated drinks?

Yes, we can produce carbonated and non-carbonated (generally nitrogen-dosed) beverages.

Can you steep coffee, tea, or other ingredients for my beverage?

Not yet! We’re constantly evolving and expanding our capabilities. If this is something you’d be interested in, please send us a message.

Who manufactures your aluminum cans?

We work with numerous can manufacturers across the globe, including the primary domestic can manufacturers: Ball, Crown, Ardagh

Are your cans BPANI?

The majority of the cans we source have a BPA-non-intent (BPANI) liner. However, we do source some epoxy-liner cans as well.  Please let us know if you have any specific requirements for your cans!

What is the minimum order quantity for packaging supplies?

Most can sizes are available to be purchased in quantities as low as half-pallet increments. Our digital print capability allows us to drive MOQs per SKU even lower. Ask us about our variable printed sleeves program.

Do you ship aluminum cans internationally?

Yes! We are happy to ship to the domestic port/freight-forwarder of your choosing.

What size of trays do you carry?

We stock 24-count fold-up trays for both standard-profile and sleek-profile cans.  Trays for other sizes can be custom-ordered, just let us know what you need.

What size of Pak-Techs do you carry?

We stock quad-pack (4-pack) and 6-pack Pak-Tech handles for standard profile cans.

Are your ends/lids B64 or CDL?

Our 202 ends are LOE or B64. Our 200 ends (for slim profile cans with the slightly smaller opening) are CDL.

Can you get printed cans?

Yes! Certain minimum orders and lead-times will apply. Tell us about your project to get started.

Can you source specialty can sizes?

Yes! Certain minimum orders and lead-times will apply. Tell us about your project to get started.

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