Backend support for every stage of CPG.
We are not a manufacturer. We are the strategic operations and commercialization partner that connects your brand to the right manufacturing partners and keeps your backend running.
Product Development & Formulation Support
From concept to production-ready formula.
We support the product development process from initial concept through formulation coordination, ingredient sourcing guidance, spec sheet development, and production readiness review. We work alongside your team and your manufacturing partners to ensure your formula is viable, scalable, and ready for commercial production.
Who It's For
Emerging CPG brands, founder-led supplement and food brands, and operators developing new product lines who need structured support navigating the formulation and development process.
Outcomes
- A validated, production-ready formula
- Clear ingredient and specification documentation
- Formulation aligned with your target cost of goods
- Confidence going into your first production run
Common Pain Points We Solve
- Don't know where to start with formulation
- Working with a co-man but need help bridging the communication gap
- Unsure if your formula is production-ready
- Need help translating your product vision into a manufacturable spec
Packaging Coordination
Packaging that's on-brand, compliant, and production-ready.
We coordinate the full packaging process — from design alignment and component sourcing to supplier vetting, label compliance review, and production readiness. Packaging is one of the most common bottlenecks in CPG commercialization, and we exist to eliminate that friction.
Who It's For
Brands preparing for their first or next production run who need structured packaging coordination, compliance guidance, and supplier management support.
Outcomes
- Packaging components sourced and vetted
- Label compliance review completed
- Packaging aligned with manufacturing requirements
- Production-ready packaging timeline established
Common Pain Points We Solve
- Packaging is delaying your launch
- Unsure if your label is compliant with FDA requirements
- Can't find the right packaging supplier for your format
- Packaging and manufacturing aren't aligned
Co-Manufacturer Sourcing & Coordination
The right manufacturing partner for your brand.
Finding the right co-manufacturer is one of the most critical — and most difficult — decisions a CPG brand makes. We leverage our trusted manufacturing network to match your brand with the right partner based on your product category, certifications, scale, timeline, and quality requirements. We then support the relationship through onboarding and early production.
Who It's For
Brands that need help finding, evaluating, and establishing a relationship with the right co-manufacturing partner for their product type and stage.
Outcomes
- Qualified co-manufacturer matches for your product
- Structured evaluation and vetting process
- Smooth onboarding into the manufacturing relationship
- Reduced risk of a costly co-man mismatch
Common Pain Points We Solve
- Don't know how to find a reputable co-manufacturer
- Have been burned by a bad co-man relationship
- Not sure what to look for or ask during co-man evaluation
- Need a co-man that can handle your specific product format
Commercialization Consulting
A clear roadmap from concept to commercial launch.
We provide strategic commercialization planning and execution support — covering timelines, vendor onboarding, production sequencing, launch readiness, and go-to-market coordination. This is the strategic layer that connects all the operational pieces into a coherent plan.
Who It's For
Growth-stage CPG brands and operators who need a structured commercialization strategy and an experienced partner to help execute it.
Outcomes
- A documented commercialization roadmap
- Clear timelines and milestones
- Vendor and partner onboarding plan
- Launch readiness assessment and action plan
Common Pain Points We Solve
- No clear plan for getting from concept to launch
- Too many moving pieces with no coordination
- Timelines keep slipping with no accountability
- Need a strategic partner, not just a vendor
Backend Operations Support
Operational execution that keeps your brand running.
Beyond launch, brands need ongoing operational support to manage the complexity of running a CPG business. We provide backend operations support including vendor management, production coordination, quality follow-up, and operational process development.
Who It's For
Brands that have launched and need ongoing operational support to manage their backend without building a full internal operations team.
Outcomes
- Documented operational processes and SOPs
- Ongoing vendor and supplier management
- Production coordination and follow-through
- Operational clarity and reduced backend chaos
Common Pain Points We Solve
- Operations are consuming all your time
- No documented processes or SOPs
- Vendor relationships are unmanaged
- Can't scale without better backend infrastructure
Supply Chain & Vendor Management Support
A backend that scales without breaking.
We support supply chain setup, vendor coordination, ingredient sourcing strategy, and ongoing supply chain management for CPG brands. From establishing your initial vendor relationships to managing ongoing supply chain complexity, we help you build a backend that can grow with your brand.
Who It's For
Brands building or optimizing their supply chain who need experienced support managing vendor relationships, sourcing strategy, and supply chain execution.
Outcomes
- Established vendor relationships and sourcing strategy
- Supply chain documentation and process
- Reduced supply chain risk and disruption
- A scalable backend infrastructure
Common Pain Points We Solve
- Supply chain is reactive, not proactive
- Ingredient sourcing is inconsistent
- No visibility into vendor performance
- Supply chain can't support your growth plans
What Brands Are Saying
Founders and operators who have worked with Stacked MFG & Co. on their most critical backend challenges.
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.
We had already burned six months trying to find the right co-manufacturer on our own. Within three weeks of working with Stacked, we had two qualified options on the table and a clear path to our first production run.
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.