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Join the Alliance

The Contract Manufacturing Alliance is recruiting industry partners to help start-up and emerging brands navigate the manufacturing journey.

Partner Types

Who We're Looking For

The Alliance brings together every part of the CPG manufacturing ecosystem. Here are the partner categories we actively recruit.

Contract Manufacturers

Co-packers and contract manufacturers looking to connect with brands that need their capabilities.

Pilot Plants

Pre-commercial production facilities supporting brands through the scale-up process.

Food Innovation Centers

R&D and formulation facilities helping brands develop market-ready products.

Colleges & Universities

Food science programs, business schools, and entrepreneurship centers with student brands.

Commercial Kitchens

Shared-use kitchen operators who serve as an entry point for new food producers.

Food Scientists

Formulation specialists, food technologists, and quality professionals supporting brand development.

Distributors

Regional and national distributors who move CPG products through retail channels.

Trade Associations

Industry organizations aligned with the Alliance mission of supporting CPG manufacturing.

Ingredient Distributors

Raw material and ingredient suppliers with relationships across the food manufacturing sector.

Packaging Groups

Packaging designers, suppliers, and converters supporting brand development.

Sales Brokers

Brokerage firms that help brands gain retail placement and manage retailer relationships.

Funding Groups

Investors, lenders, and funding sources focused on CPG brand development and manufacturing.

Why Join

What Membership Means

Alliance membership connects you to the brands that need your services — and to the broader partner ecosystem that helps those brands succeed.

For manufacturers: you get matched directly to brands through the CPA's RFQ system, and your capabilities are promoted across the Alliance's brand-facing channels.

For all partners: you become part of a credentialed ecosystem backed by a 1992 non-profit and a 100-year CPG heritage. That credibility matters to the brands you're trying to reach.

Brand Referrals

Brands submitted through the Alliance are matched to partners with the right capabilities.

Network Visibility

Your organization is featured across the Alliance's 8 arms and brand-facing channels.

CPA Membership Benefits

For manufacturers, joining the Alliance can include access to the CPA member network and RFQ system.

Ecosystem Connections

Access to the full partner ecosystem — other manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and advisors.

Get Started

Express Interest

Tell us about your organization and what you offer. We'll follow up within 48 hours.

Or email directly: info@contractmfg.org

Questions Before Applying?

Call us at 909-336-6473 or send a direct email. We're happy to discuss fit before you apply.

Contact the Team