The founders of the PetRetailGroup.net, FarmandFeed.net, along with the Sports Retail Group, have been pioneers in developing and supplying innovative retail formats that serve a wide range of industries, including farm and feed stores, hotel pantries, camp stores, marina shops, and more. Their expertise in curating unique retail experiences has helped shape new concepts and introduce specialized products that cater to the evolving needs of consumers.
Looking ahead, they are launching transformative programs to empower farms and ranches, including
The Contract Manufacturing Alliance has a roster of over 43,000 co-packers (contract manufacturers) that continues to grow. The roster is categorized by product type, including an extensive series of pet related sub-sections. The main creator and manager of this list comes from the Pet Food industry, with experience from Nestlé Corp, Purina, and many others.
The Co-Packing Network has established relationships with key consumer product industry trade associations, including The Specialty Foods Association, The Plant-Based Foods Association, The Natural Products Association, and more.
Example Pet Industry Categories We Have Contract Manufacturers, Co-Packers and Packagers For:
Pet Beds & Furniture
Aquatic & Reptile Supplies
Pet Grooming & Hygiene
Pet Toys & Entertainment
Pet Apparel & Accessories
Small Animal & Bird Supplies
Pet Health & Wellness
Cleaning & Waste Management
Pet Training & Behavior
Travel & Outdoor Gear
Pet Food & Treats
As part of the Co-Packing Network's and Innovation Business Network's Pet and Farm and Feed programs, we are expanding our efforts into creating industry campaigns relating to the following areas:
The Farm and Feed Network (www.FarmandFeed.net): Our specialized sales and marketing network connects new, emerging, and established brands with key retail channels, including farm supply stores, nurseries, hardware stores, farm cooperatives, and more, ensuring successful product distribution and market growth.
The Pet Retail Group: We provide a dedicated sales and marketing platform to help new, emerging, and established pet brands gain entry into pet supermarkets, animal hospitals, pet groomers, pet hotels, doggy daycare centers, and pet e-commerce formats, ensuring strategic growth and expanded market presence.
Pet Wellness (www.PetWellness.org): We are developing comprehensive wellness programming and regular updates for EmBark, Pet Retail Group and Farm and Feed Network partners, including brands and retailers, to support pet health and nutrition.
Pet Parks (www.PetParks.org): As part of a national collective, we are advocating for and promoting the expansion of Pet Parks across the country, creating safe and engaging spaces for pets and their owners.
Pet Spas & Groomers (www.PetSpas.org): We are designing innovative in-store product merchandising programs tailored for Pet Spas and Groomers, enhancing customer experience and increasing retail opportunities within the pet care industry.
EmBark (www.Em-Bark.com): Our incubation system is dedicated to nurturing start-ups and emerging pet brands, providing expert guidance to help bring innovative pet products to market, from concept to manufacturing.
The Contract Manufacturing Alliance (Contract Manufacturers, Pilot Plants, Private Labelers, Commercial Kitchens, Food Innovation Centers and More) Was Created to Be the Key Resource For Anything to Do With Manufacturing Consumer Products (For Start-up and Emerging Brands).
Established in 1992, the Contract Packaging Association (CPA) is the national, non-profit trade organization dedicated to promoting the growth and welfare of firms in the Contract Packaging / Manufacturing industry and related businesses. We offer exposure and programs designed to foster growth within our member firms.
The Co-Packing Network is a comprehensive national Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) advisory group deeply rooted in the diverse US and Canadian consumer product manufacturing industries. Celebrating our 100-year anniversary, our expansive history spans supermarkets, wholesaling, manufacturing, owning brands, and beyond.
The CPA's Request for Quote (RFQ) tool allows an automated submission to CPA Members to securely submit their project details and needs. Your Request for Quote will be dispatched to CPA Members whose capabilities match your project needs, and if they can assist you, will contact you directly about their services and capabilities.
The team manages the request all-the-way through to end up with successful results. We also can become a project manager to manage the whole process (search, secure and work with one or more contract manufacturers).
The Contract Manufacturing Alliance's founders have created an incubation program specific to the clients of commercial kitchens nationwide (also kitchen incubators, food innovation centers and others).
The Innovation Business Group was created to help start-up and emerging consumer brands understand the diversity of retail, food service, hospitality, medical and institutional channels that are out there to do business with.
* IBG is helping start-up and emerging brands with their sales and marketing efforts in relation to medical, wellness and nutrition formats.
The Innovation Business Group (IBG) is an extension of the Contract Manufacturing Alliance (www.ContractMFG.org) which helps consumer brands (of all-sizes) with their contract manufacturing search and relationship needs. Our roster of contract manufacturers, co-packers and packagers is over 43,000.
Our family has been involved within the consumer product industry (US based manufacturing, retailing, distribution) since the early 1920's. From the first generation to the latest, our best practices have been handed down over time leading to a long legacy of successes in the business (manufacturing, retailing, distribution and more).
