Specialty coffee private label K-Cups
A specialty coffee brand needed retail-ready K-Cups without buying filling equipment. We co-packed a focused SKU set with custom lids and cartons from Sunrise, Florida.
- Private label coffee pods
- Custom lids and 12-count cartons
- MOQ sized for first retail test
- Sample cupping before full run
Challenge
The brand had strong roasted coffee demand but no single-serve line. They needed Keurig-compatible pods, branded packaging, and a first run that would not over-inventory slow SKUs.
- Limited capital for in-house filling
- Needed retail carton and lid branding
- Wanted organic-capable options for a future SKU
Approach
We locked roast and grind specs, produced samples for cupping, then ran a two-SKU first lot with custom lids and 12-count cartons. Artwork and dielines were approved before plate and print scheduling.
- Sample and approve before full MOQ
- Custom lids aligned to FDA ring colors
- Carton dieline proof and 3D preview
Outcome
First production shipped on the agreed window after artwork sign-off. The brand reordered with the same specs and added a third SKU once sell-through was clear.
- Reusable specs for faster reorders
- Packaging and fill under one partner
- Clear path to organic SKU later
Frequently asked questions
Is this a real customer story?
Yes. Details are anonymized. Ask on a discovery call for references where NDAs allow.
What MOQ did the first run use?
Near our standard 5,000 pods per SKU starting point, with packaging MOQs confirmed on the quote.
Can you match an existing roast?
Often yes, with sample cupping. Toll co-packing with customer-supplied coffee is also available.
Request a quote or book a discovery call. MOQs typically start at 5,000 pods per SKU.