CPG Learning HubThe CPG education
founders actually need.
28 courses, 8 playbooks, 20+ templates, and 7 product-category tracks — built from real-world CPG commercialization experience. No fluff. No theory. Just the knowledge that gets brands launched and scaled.
First lesson of Course 1 is free — no account required.
The CPG backend is hard. We make it learnable.
"You don't know what you don't know"
Solution: The CPG backend is complex. Our Foundations course maps the entire landscape before you make expensive mistakes.
"Co-manufacturer search is a black box"
Solution: Our Co-Man Sourcing Playbook gives you the exact framework, questions, and scorecard to find and vet the right partner.
"Labeling compliance is overwhelming"
Solution: Our FDA Labeling course + compliance checklist walks you through every requirement — no legal background needed.
"Your supply chain is fragile"
Solution: Advanced Operations courses and the Vendor Management Framework help you build a backend that scales without breaking.
Early-Stage Founders
Not ready for full consulting? Start with the Hub to understand the CPG backend before you build it — and avoid the mistakes that cost founders months and thousands.
Ideation — $49/moBrands Building Toward Launch
You have a concept and you're moving fast. The Startup tier gives you the co-man playbook, compliance checklists, SOP templates, and launch readiness tools you need.
Startup — $99/moOperators Scaling an Active Brand
You're live and growing. The Professional tier covers advanced supply chain, COGS optimization, vendor management, and direct access to the Stacked team.
Professional — $199/mo28 courses. All locked. All yours when you subscribe.
A structured curriculum built for CPG founders and operators at every stage. Subscribe to unlock your tier's full course library.
Everything you need to understand the CPG backend.
Structured video + written courses across all 3 tiers
Step-by-step frameworks for every major CPG decision
Ready-to-use SOPs, briefs, and operational documents
Pre-launch, compliance, and production readiness tools
The complete CPG industry vocabulary, defined
Category-specific learning paths for your format
10 modules on compliance, claims, and label requirements
Connect with other CPG founders and operators
What founders say about the Hub.
"The CPG Learning Hub alone was worth every penny. I went from completely lost on labeling compliance to confidently reviewing our own spec sheets. The courses are practical, not theoretical — exactly what a founder needs."
"As a first-time CPG founder, I had no idea what I didn't know. The Ideation tier of the Learning Hub gave me a complete map of the process before I spent a single dollar on development. That foundation changed everything."
"Stacked MFG took our supplement concept from a napkin sketch to a production-ready formula in under four months. They navigated every co-man conversation, kept us on timeline, and saved us from at least three costly mistakes we didn't even know we were about to make."
See what's inside before you subscribe.
Real excerpts from courses, playbooks, and templates across all three tiers. Subscribe to unlock the full library.
CPG Foundations: How the Industry Actually Works
A ground-up overview of the CPG commercialization landscape — covering the key players, processes, and decisions every founder needs to understand before they build.
Intro to Formulation & Manufacturing
How products go from an idea to a production-ready formula. Covers formulation basics, working with co-manufacturers, and what to expect from the R&D process.
Ideation-to-Concept Framework
A structured approach to validating and shaping your product idea before you invest in development. Includes the Stacked Concept Validation Worksheet.
The Stacked Commercialization Course Library
End-to-end education on launching a CPG brand — 10+ courses covering product development, manufacturing, packaging, compliance, and go-to-market.
Co-Manufacturer Sourcing Playbook
A step-by-step playbook for finding, vetting, and onboarding the right co-manufacturing partner for your product category and scale.
Packaging Coordination Template Pack
Ready-to-use templates for packaging briefs, component sourcing requests, and supplier coordination — so your packaging doesn't become a bottleneck.
Advanced Supply Chain & Operations
Deep-dive education on scaling CPG supply chains — covering vendor management, demand planning, production scheduling, and operational execution at scale.
COGS Modeling & Margin Planning Toolkit
Tools and frameworks for modeling cost of goods, building margin targets, and optimizing pricing strategy as you scale production.
Vendor Management Framework
Systems for managing, evaluating, and optimizing vendor relationships — including scorecards, review templates, and escalation frameworks.
Choose your level of access.
Three tiers designed around your stage in CPG. Subscribe to unlock the content, tools, and support that match where you are.
For founders just getting started
- CPG Foundations course library
- Ideation-to-concept framework
- Glossary: 60+ industry terms
- Community forum access
- Monthly Q&A digest
Built by operators, for operators.
Operator-Led
Built by people who have run CPG operations — not consultants who haven't.
Network-Backed
Trusted relationships with co-manufacturers across supplements, food, and beverage.
Both Sides of the Table
We support brands and manufacturing partners — giving us a unique perspective on what works.
No Fluff, Just Execution
Every engagement is outcome-focused. We measure success by your launch, not our hours.