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Private Label Hard Seltzer & FMB
The flavored malt beverage (FMB) and private label hard seltzer market continues to expand rapidly as consumers seek bold flavors, refreshing profiles, and convenient formats. With Abita’s expertise, your brand can secure its rightful place in the market.
Private Label Hard Seltzer & FMB
At Abita, we combine craftsmanship and precision to deliver outstanding private label hard seltzer and flavored malt beverage (FMB) manufacturing and co-packing solutions, all tailored to reflect your brand’s unique identity and vision.
Creating a premium hard seltzer or FMB requires more than quality ingredients; it takes technical expertise, dedication, and a deep understanding of what makes your brand distinct.
That’s why Abita provides a comprehensive suite of private label hard seltzer manufacturing and co-packer services designed to turn your seltzer or flavored malt beverage concept into a market-ready product.
Whether you’re an emerging company entering the fast-growing hard seltzer and FMB market or an established brand looking to diversify your beverage portfolio, our experienced team of private label hard seltzer manufacturers will guide you every step of the way.
With industry-leading quality standards, advanced blending and canning/manufacturing capabilities, and robust supply chain management, Abita empowers your brand to stand out and scale in the competitive world of private label hard seltzer and flavored malt beverages.
Private Label Hard Seltzers And FMBs Are On The Rise
The private label hard seltzer and flavored malt beverage (FMB) markets continue to expand rapidly as consumers seek bold flavors, refreshing profiles, and convenient formats. From spiked lemonades and teas to uniquely flavored, complex spritzers, private label hard setlzers and FMBs are shaping the future of beverage alcohol. At Abita Brewing Company, we provide the co-packing and manufacturing expertise that allows brands to capitalize on this growth with confidence.
Scalability for Growing Private Label Hard Seltzer And FMB Brands
Our 400,000-barrel annual capacity and high-speed packaging lines ensure that your private label hard seltzer or FMB brand can move seamlessly from test batches to regional launches and national rollouts. We’ve designed our operations for flexibility and scalability, so you can meet demand spikes, seasonal trends, and long-term growth without switching facilities or sacrificing quality.
Leverage Our Procurement Power And Vendor Relationships
With over 40 years in the industry, Abita has built strong partnerships with suppliers across raw materials, packaging, and logistics. By leveraging our procurement power as your co-packer, your private label hard seltzer or FMB brand benefits from competitive pricing, consolidated ordering, and reliable supply chains. From malt and flavorings to packaging components, we help control costs while maintaining premium quality.
Quality Assurance Your Private Label Hard Seltzer Or FMB Brand Can Count On
Manufacturer consistency and reliability are essential for private label hard setlzer and FMB brands in a competitive beverage landscape. Abita’s ASI Superior Certification demonstrates our commitment to global standards in food and beverage quality. Our in-house lab testing, sensory panels, and advanced pasteurization technology ensure your product delivers the same great flavor, batch after batch, while meeting all compliance requirements.
The Advantage of Southeast Manufacturing
Located in the heart of the Southeast U.S., Abita Brewing Company is strategically positioned to serve some of the country’s fastest-growing beverage markets. With direct access to I-10, I-55, and the Port of New Orleans, we deliver efficient freight savings, faster distribution, and fresher private label hard seltzer and FMB products to key markets in Texas, Florida, Georgia, and beyond.
Why Choose Abita For Your Private Label Hard Seltzer Or FMB?
At Abita, scalability is more than capacity; it’s a proven process. Our state-of-the-art facility, ASI Superior Certification, and experienced co-packer team ensure that your private label hard seltzer or FMB brand maintains flavor integrity, compliance, and market readiness at every stage of growth. Combined with our Southeast location and vendor network, we provide a competitive advantage that reduces costs and accelerates your ability to reach new markets as a leading hard seltzer brand.
When you partner with Abita Brewing Company as your manufacturer and co-packer, you gain a trusted partner that can grow with you, delivering the confidence, consistency, and capacity your brand needs to thrive in the competitive private label hard seltzer or FMB space.
FAQ
Private label hard seltzer and FMB manufacturing is a partnership between a private label brand (you) and an experienced manufacturer and co-packer (Abita) to craft, package, and deliver high-quality hard seltzer and flavored malt beverages under the brand’s own label.
Collaborating with a trusted hard seltzer co-packer like Abita Brewing Company offers significant advantages, from expert guidance on regulatory compliance and advanced blending and canning capabilities to scalable production and manufacturing solutions that grow alongside your private label brand.
Building a partnership with an experienced private label hard seltzer and flavored malt beverage (FMB) manufacturer and co-packer like Abita allows you to bring your products to market more quickly and cost-effectively.
By working with us, your brand gains access to Abita’s established production and co-packing infrastructure, industry expertise, and deep knowledge of beverage regulations—all without the need to invest in your own manufacturing facilities or equipment.
This partnership model enables your team to focus on brand development, marketing, and growth, while Abita manages every stage of production, quality assurance, and packaging for your private label hard seltzer or FMB.
In the long run, you’ll benefit from a streamlined process, consistent product quality, and the confidence of knowing your private label hard seltzer or FMB is crafted by one of the most trusted names in the industry.
When you choose Abita as your manufacturer for your private label hard seltzer or FMB, you receive a truly comprehensive production and co-packing solution.
Our private label hard seltzer and FMB manufacturing and co-packing capabilities include:
- Formats: 12oz, 16oz & 19.2oz cans (standard & sleek), 12oz heritage bottles, kegs and variety packs
- Production Scale:Flexible from test batches to large-scale manufacturing runs
- Packaging: In-house canning, bottling, kegging & tailored packaging configurations
- Annual Capacity: 400,000 barrels annually with manufacturing expansion potential
Abita also manages cider and FMB compliance, labeling and warehousing, making for a seamless go-to-market plan for your private label offering.
Beginning your partnership with Abita as your contract manufacturer and co-packer for your private label hard seltzer and FMBs includes:
- First Contact – Reach out to our team to discuss your vision for your private label hard seltzer or FMB, production volume requirements, and launch timeline.
- Compatibility Assessment – Our team will evaluate the partnership potential based on your beverage specifications, container options, and compliance requirements.
- Confidentiality Agreement and Consultation – After executing a non-disclosure agreement, we’ll arrange a detailed discussion about your private label hard seltzer or FMB initiative.
- Pricing Proposal – You’ll receive a comprehensive cost structure for manufacturing and co-packing your private label hard seltzer or FMB.
- Manufacturing Setup – Following contract execution for your private label hard seltzer or FMB, we begin the onboarding process.
From initial idea to market delivery, Abita’s experienced hard seltzer co-packer team guides you through each phase to guarantee a seamless process for your private label hard seltzer or FMB brand. We support your success at every milestone.