A consumer products Sales Broker serves as a vital link between manufacturers and retailers, using their expertise and relationships to secure shelf space, negotiate deals, and drive product sales. They are essential for brand groups of all sizes, helping navigate the complexities of retail markets, optimize distribution, and provide insights into market trends. By bridging the gap between production and retail, brokers enable brands to expand their reach and succeed in highly competitive environments. Additionally, they often assist with promotional strategies and merchandising to maximize visibility and sales performance.

From the Contract Manufacturing Alliance Comes Help for Consumer Brands Looking for Sales Broker  Partners to Help in the Following Areas:

  • Representation into Different Customers and Retail Channels
  • Guidance on Introductions Into the Marketplace
  • Helping with Other Subjects Such as Trade Shows, Category Management, Planograms, Contracts, Review Calendars and More
  • Private Label Coverage for Retailers and Food Service Operators
  • Expertise on Distribution Types (Retail, Food Service, E-Commerce)

The Contract Manufacturing Alliance (CMA) continues to lead the way in supporting consumer brands by providing targeted programming that educates them on the most effective retail and food service channels to prioritize for their growth. With deep expertise, the CMA founders are recognized as pioneers in developing innovative sales formats, such as Hotel Pantries, which have redefined convenience shopping for travelers.
Their groundbreaking contributions to grab-and-go retail and foodservice programming have further cemented their role as visionaries in creating opportunities for brands to thrive in dynamic markets. By leveraging this legacy of innovation, CMA empowers brands with the insights and strategies needed to navigate and succeed in the ever-evolving landscape of retail and foodservice.

Consumer Product Sales Broker Database

The Consumer Product Sales Broker Search Engine is an innovative tool designed to connect brands of all sizes with the right sales brokers tailored to their unique needs. Whether a brand is looking for brokers specializing in specific customers, geographic regions, or retail channels such as grocery, convenience, or e-commerce, this search engine streamlines the process. Additionally, it serves as a valuable resource for retailers seeking private label sales brokers to help them expand their product offerings. By bridging the gap between brands, retailers, and brokers, the platform ensures efficient and targeted partnerships, driving growth and success in the competitive consumer product industry.

Sales Boker Types

By Region, By Account or By Specific Customer or Any of These Together:  Consumer Product Sales Brokers play a vital role in managing and executing sales efforts, tailoring their approach based on their business model and client needs. Some agencies organize their operations by managing specific accounts exclusively, such as focusing solely on key customers like Walmart, Costco, Target, or Kroger. Others specialize by retail channel, conducting business only within certain sectors, such as supermarkets, food service, vending, or convenience stores. Brokers may also operate geographically, covering a specific region like the North-West or South-West, focusing on a single state (e.g., Hawaii), or providing national coverage. Many brokers opt for a hybrid approach, blending these strategies to maximize their effectiveness. For instance, an agency might cover Utah, Idaho, and Montana while focusing on supermarkets, convenience stores, and natural products. This flexibility allows brokers to align their efforts with market opportunities and client goals effectively.

Retail Formats (Channels)

The Conzumables (Co-Packing Network / Contract Manufacturing Alliance) Team are Pioneers and Experts in the Retail Format (Channel) Part of the Consumer Product Business:
  • Supermarkets – Traditional
  • Supermarkets – Hispanic
  • Supermarkets – Mediterranean
  • Supermarkets – Asian
  • Club Stores
  • Mass Merchants 
  • Drug Stores
  • E-Commerce
  • Limited Assortment
  • Natural Retailers
  • E-Commerce
  • Direct-to-Consumer 
  • Natural Foods Coops
  • Convenience Stores
  • Truck Stops
  • Service Plazas
  • Dollar Stores
  • Variety Stores 
  • Military – Commissaries
  • Military – Shoppettes
  • Veterans Canteens
  • Military – Exchanges
  • Ships On-Board
  • Employee Stores
The Conzumables (Co-Packing Network / Contract Manufacturing Alliance) Team are Pioneers and Experts in the Retail Format (Channel) Part of the Consumer Product Business:
  • Candy Stores
  • Party Stores
  • Beauty Supply
  • Educational Stores
  • Print Shops
  • Duty Free Stores
  • Florists
  • Farm Stands
  • Office Supply
  • Dairies
  • Specialty Foods
  • Candle Stores
  • Kitchen Stores
  • Farmer’s Markets
  • College Bookstores
  • Video Game Stores
  • Book Stores
  • Smoke Shops
  • CBD Stores
  • Greeting Cards
  • Hospital Gift Shops
  • Hotel Gift Shops
  • Wine Stores
  • Craft and Hobby
  • Gift Basket Co
  • Audio Electronic
  • Cell Phone Co
  • Novelty Stores
  • Religion Stores
  • Baby Retailers
  • Pop-Up Shops
  • Toy Stores
  • Maternity Stores
  • Tourist Gift Shops
  • Diet Food Stores
The Conzumables (Co-Packing Network / Contract Manufacturing Alliance) Team are Pioneers and Experts in the Retail Format (Channel) Part of the Consumer Product Business:
  • Sporting Goods
  • Bike Shops
  • Golf Shops
  • Ski Shops
  • Skating Rinks
  • Bowling Centers
  • Booster Clubs
  • Boxing Studios
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Soccer Shops
  • Campgrounds
  • Concession Stands
  • Fitness Equipment
  • Sports Apparel
  • Parks and Recreation
  • Athlete Fuel Stations
  • Beach Stores
  • Surf/Skate/Water
  • Pool Supply
  • Yoga Studios
  • Crossfit Gyms
  • Martial Arts Studios
  • National Parks
  • Sports Training
  • RV Supply Stores
  • Outdoor Stores
  • Marinas
  • Marine Stores
  • Fitness Centers
  • Rock Climbing Gyms
The Conzumables (Co-Packing Network / Contract Manufacturing Alliance) Team are Pioneers and Experts in the Retail Format (Channel) Part of the Consumer Product Business:
  • Pet Supermarkets
  • Pet Shops
  • Animal Hospitals
  • Pet Rescue Services
  • Equine Stores
  • Janitorial Supply
  • Pet Breeders
  • Groomers & Spas
  • Pet Hotels
  • Doggy Daycare
  • Pet Kennels
  • Building Supply
  • Farm and Feed
  • Farm Cooperative
  • Farm Elevators
  • Feed Dealers
  • Pet E-Commerce
  • Plumbing Supply
  • Hardware Stores
  • Lumber Stores
  • Nurseries
  • Auto Parts Stores
  • Paint Stores
  • Electrical Supply
  • Agricultural Supply
  • Western Wear Stores
  • Farm E-Commerce
  • Lighting Stores
  • Industrial Supply
The Conzumables (Co-Packing Network / Contract Manufacturing Alliance) Team are Pioneers and Experts in the Retail Format (Channel) Part of the Consumer Product Business:
  • Spanish
  • Jewish
  • Swiss
  • American
  • Hamburgers
  • Hawaiian
  • Italian
  • Indian
  • Seafood
  • Mexican
  • Plant-Based
  • Theme
  • African
  • Ethiopian
  • Greek
  • Turkish
  • Family Diners
  • Fine Dining
  • Fast-Casual
  • Natural/Vegan
  • Mediterranean
  • Fifties Diners
  • Buffet
  • Smorgasbord
  • Spanish
  • Brazilian
  • Indonesian
  • Afghan
  • Chicken
  • Hot Dogs
The Conzumables (Co-Packing Network / Contract Manufacturing Alliance) Team are Pioneers and Experts in the Retail Format (Channel) Part of the Consumer Product Business:
  • Airlines
  • Yogurt Shops
  • Trains
  • Ice Cream Shops
  • Food Trucks
  • Soda Shops
  • Fish Markets
  • Natural Bakeries
  • Organic Bakeries
  • Coffee Shops
  • Jerky Stores
  • Macaron Shops
  • Delis
  • Vending
  • Popcorn Stores
  • Smoothie Shops
  • Pretzel Shops
  • Juice Shops
  • Boba Tea Shops
  • Home Chefs
  • Pizza Parlors
  • Bars and Nightclubs
  • Cupcake Shops
  • Bagel Shops
  • Cookie Shops
  • Home & Office Delivery
  • Ghost Kitchens
  • Concession Stands
  • Butcher Shops
  • Traditional Bakeries
The Conzumables (Co-Packing Network / Contract Manufacturing Alliance) Team are Pioneers and Experts in the Retail Format (Channel) Part of the Consumer Product Business:
  • Offices & Factories
  • Convention Centers
  • Tourist Attractions
  • Medical Centers
  • Bowling Centers
  • Craft Breweries
  • Community Theatres
  • Cruise Lines
  • Concert Halls
  • Skate Parks
  • Race-Tracks
  • Hospitals
  • Distilleries
  • Trains
  • Airports
  • Wineries
  • Zoos & Aquariums
  • Hotels & Resorts
  • Casinos
  • Theme Parks
  • Water Parks
  • Theme Parks
  • State Fairs
  • Golf Courses
  • Schools (K-12)
  • Outdoor Festivals
  • Food Halls
  • Colleges & Universities
  • Active Aging Centers
  • Military Food Service
  • Family Fun Centers
  • VFW Halls
  • Stadiums/Arenas
  • Summer Camps
  • Government
  • Skating Rinks
  • Movie Theatres
  • Museums
  • Ski Resorts
  • Wedding Halls

We Work with Start-Up, Emerging and Established Brands in Categories Such as:

  • Gloves
  • Cosmetics
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Laundry Care
  • Snacks
  • Beverages
  • Frozen Foods
  • Deli and Dairy
  • Meat and Seafood
  • Produce
  • Bakery/Bread
  • Pet Products
  • Stationary
  • Educational Materials
  • Lighting
  • In-Store Deli
  • Family Planning
  • Apparel
  • Health and Beautycare
  • Audio-Electronic
  • General Merchandise
  • Sports Nutrition
  • Paper Products
  • Liquor Products
  • Sporting Goods
  • Party Supplies
  • Video Gaming
  • Front-End Products
  • Tobacco Supplies
  • Writing Instruments
  • Water Softeners
  • Confections
  • Perfumes
  • Pool Supplies
  • Personal Care
  • Charcoal and BBQ
  • Condiments
  • Sauces
  • Pickles/Olives
  • Picnic and Trash
  • Side Dishes
  • Supplements/Vitamins
  • Kitchen Needs
  • Peanut Butter/Jams
  • Coffee/Cocoa/Tea
  • Farm Supply
  • Hardware/Electrical
  • Auto Care/Parts
  • First-Aid
  • Pest Control
  • Office Supplies
  • Craft and Hobby
  • OTC/Pharma/CBD
  • Ethnic Foods
  • Dietary Foods
  • Baby and Kids Products
  • Breakfast/Cereals
  • Canned Goods
  • Floral Products
  • Grains and Pasta
  • Batteries
  • Baking Products
  • Cooking Oils
  • Spices/Seasonings

Available Designs, Packaging, Manufacturing, Kitting, Warehousing, Fulfillment (all in one place)

What is the Retail Cooperative:

Created by Total Consumer Outlets, the Retail Cooperative is a full service-consumer product design and manufacturing agency. With its own onsite 150,000 square feet facility (design, packaging, manufacturing, warehousing, distribution) available to customers.
www.RetailCooperative.com
Available Designs, Packaging, Manufacturing, Kitting, Warehousing, Fulfillment (all in one place) Total Consumer Outlets, also has a program that designs and manufactures action alley pallets and a Holiday Idea Generator (a one-stop shop for new holiday and event ideas) via its Seasonal Programs. www.SeasonalPrograms.com / www.ActionAisle.com

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Total Consumer Outlets developed The Holiday Idea Generator to assist retailers and brand groups in generating fresh in-store and online ideas for holidays and events. This tool houses a comprehensive collection of key holidays and events, both regional and national.
Examples Include:

  • National Bobblehead Day
  • National Milk Day
  • American Diabetes Week
  • National Granola Bar Day
  • National Hispanic History Month
  • National Inventors Day
  • National California Day
  • American Heartcare Week
  • National Retro Day
  • National Floral Design Day
  • National Barbie Day
  • National Zoo Lover’s Day
  • Cinco de Mayo
  • National Bike to Work Week
  • National Eyewear Day
  • National Frozen Food Month
  • National Smoothie Day

In-House Industry Education Modules

Action Alley Programs
Beverage Cooperative
Beverage Distribution
Brand Launches
Broker Manager
Category Management
Commercial Kitchens
Contract Manufacturing
Convenience Store Formats
Corporate Chefs
Depts of Agriculture - Canada
Depts of Agriculture - USA
Direct-Store-Delivery
Display Designs
Distribution Formats
Expo Manager
Farm and Feed Formats
Field Marketing
Food Banks
Food Exports
Food Imports
Food Innovation Centers
Food Service Providers
Franchising
Funding Brands
Fundraising Formats
Grab-and-Go
Hispanic Retailers
In the Store
In-Store Marketing
Ingredient Manager
Innovation Business Group
Inventions
Master Brokers
Military Veterans
Nutrition Stores
Packaging Manager
Pet Product Guidance
Pet Wellness
Pilot Plants
Planograms
Private Labeling
Product Incubation Programs
Product Licensing
Purchase Orders
Redistribution
Retail Formats
Seasonal Programs
Senior Wellness
Shopper Insights
Slotting Fees
Specialty Retail Formats
Sports Retailers
Trade Commissions
Trade Commissions
Trade Deductions
Trade Spend

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).

Cottage
Foods Commercial
Kitchens Food
Innovation Centers Pilot
Plants Contract
Manufacturing Private
Labeling CPG With
Facilities Inventions /
Prototyping

Pioneering Industry Standards in Contract Packaging & Manufacturing

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.

Explore Our RFQ Tool

A Century of Expertise in Consumer Product Manufacturing

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.

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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 World Markets:  Our founders themselves have had sales posts in markets such as Switzerland, South Africa, China, Malaysia, Australia, Turkey, Indonesia, Brazil, Chile, Canada and others.  They also have partnering offices in Canada, South Africa and The Netherlands. 
The Co-Packing Team and partners are also available to discuss World Markets and exporting subjects in general.   

Consumer Product Brands (Start-up to Emerging to Established): We also educate start-up and emerging brands about the benefits of exporting their brands.  The four main State Regional Trade Groups (STRG’s) are available to assist brands.

• 50% cost-share reimbursement support for international marketing expenses
• Exporter training and education
• Analysis of export markets and opportunities
• Trade shows and buying missions
309 W. Washington St #600
Chicago, IL 60606
312-334-9200
www.FoodExport.org
1617 JFK Bl #420
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-829-9111
www.FoodExport.org
701 Poydras St #3845
New Orleans, LA 70139
504-568-5986
www.SUSTA.org
4601 NE 77th Ave #240
Vancouver, WA 98662
360-693-3373
www.WUSATA.org

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).

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Contract Packaging (CP) is the official magazine for the Contract Packaging Association, published three times each year by PMMI Media Group (owners of Packaging World magazine). Dedicated exclusively to contract packaging issues and news, each issue is overseen by Editor-in-Chief, Anne Marie Mohan. 20,000 qualified packaging professionals receive each edition of CP. These professionals are individuals who have indicated that they have purchase involvement in contract packaging and related services and products. Magazine recipients are also contract packagers, who are CPA members.
www.ContractPackaging.org