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Regional Coffee Brand: 3-SKU K-Cup Launch in 10 Weeks
A regional roaster needed Keurig-compatible pods without buying a filling line. We took them from blend approval to shelf-ready cartons in under three months.
3
SKUs launched
10 weeks
Time to first production
5,000 units
MOQ per flavor
Challenge
The brand had strong whole-bean distribution in independent cafes but no single-serve offering. Buying a K-Cup line required six-figure capital and specialized technicians. They needed a partner who could handle organic chain-of-custody, grind validation, and retail carton specs.
Solution
Complete Co-Pack ran pilot cupping on three roast profiles, validated nitrogen flush and fill weights on standard Keurig brewers, and coordinated 12-count retail carton artwork. Organic runs were scheduled on segregated lines with documented lot traceability.
Results
- ✓First production run completed at 5,000 units per SKU with QA sign-off on extraction consistency.
- ✓Regional grocery placement secured within one quarter of launch.
- ✓Repeat orders scheduled at 25,000-unit tiers as sell-through data validated hero SKUs.
“We validated retail demand without betting on equipment. The pilot MOQ let us test three roasts and double down on the winner.”
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