Association
Network
The Contract Packaging Association and the Co-Packing Network created the Contract Manufacturing Alliance to bring together the entire CPG manufacturing ecosystem.
Innovate · Create · Launch — one alliance helping brands at every phase of the product development process.
Built by the Two Most Credentialed Organizations in the Space
- Founded
- 1992 — National Non-Profit Trade Organization
- Mission
- Dedicated to promoting the growth and welfare of contract packaging and manufacturing firms across North America.
- Programs
- Member services, RFQ matching, CP Magazine (official publication — PMMI Media Group, 20,000+ qualified readers)
- Heritage
- 100+ Years — Spanning Early 1920s to Today
- Background
- From supermarkets to wholesaling, manufacturing, and brand ownership. A family history in CPG handed down through generations.
- Track Record
- 40+ Shark Tank brands. Helping entrepreneurs since 2008. National partner network.
The Eight Arms of Manufacturing
A Complete Ecosystem — Idea to Own Facility
Every stage of the manufacturing journey has a dedicated arm, a dedicated domain, and dedicated resources.
Our Mission
Innovate · Create · Launch
Helping start-up and emerging brands on all phases of the product development process.
Innovate
Coming up with the idea
R&D, recipes, formulation, prototyping, testing. Validating your concept with real customers before you invest in production.
Create
Creating the idea
Manufacturing, packaging, production at scale. Finding the right production partner and building a supply chain that works.
Launch
Launching the idea
Getting on shelves, into food service, DTC, retail. Leveraging 30+ years of retail relationships across every major channel.
The CMA Framework
Every product follows the same path. Where are you?
"Our family has been involved in the consumer product industry since the early 1920s. From the first generation to the latest, our best practices have been handed down. Helping brands since 2008."
Read the full story →Alliance Programs
Tools to Get You There
RFQ Matching
Submit your product specs and get matched directly to qualified CPA member manufacturers. Automated, accurate, fast.
Submit RFQ →Search by County
Find commercial kitchens and licensed production spaces near you. Search by county and zip code across all 50 states.
Search Kitchens →White-Label Incubation
Turnkey incubation programs for accelerators and economic development organizations. CMA provides infrastructure, you bring the brands.
Learn More →As Seen On
Over 40 Shark Tank Brands. Helping Entrepreneurs Since 2008.
The Co-Packing Network has worked with dozens of brands that appeared on Shark Tank — from pre-pitch to scale-up. Our manufacturing expertise has helped entrepreneurs secure deals and deliver on their promises.
- ✓Pre-pitch manufacturing strategy
- ✓Post-deal scale-up support
- ✓Retailer-ready packaging
- ✓Co-packer matching and management
Entrepreneur TV — Contract Manufacturing Alliance
Ready to Innovate, Create, or Launch?
Whether you're a brand looking for a manufacturer or a manufacturer looking to join — we have a path for you.