As part of its continued growth strategy, the Baby Retail Group is launching a new extension focused on Daycare Programs (DaycarePrograms.org) —a dedicated initiative to introduce and support emerging food, snack, and beverage brands uniquely suited for daycare environments nationwide.
This extension is designed to give start-up and early-stage companies a platform to connect with daycare centers seeking healthier, innovative, and child-friendly product options. From organic snacks and fortified drinks to allergen-friendly treats and portion-controlled servings, the Daycare Programs initiative will help brands navigate institutional requirements, meet parent and provider expectations, and gain exposure across both independent and chain daycare networks.
The program includes sampling, co-branded promotions, and educational outreach to help build trust and adoption in a market eager for better choices for young children.
The U.S. juvenile products industry represents more than $6.4 billion in annual sales. With thousands of manufacturers, retailers, researchers, experts, media and influencers, it truly is an ecosystem dedicated to bringing safe, functional baby products to market.
Source: JPMA (The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association)
The Infant and Juvenile Product Industry's most important trade show is ABC Kids Expo. The ABC Kids Expo is in Las Vegas every year and has been doing events for many years.
All Baby & Child Corporation (ABC), parent company of ABC Kids Expo®, is a non-profit public benefit corporation that was founded in March 2003. It is a historic partnership between independent specialty stores and the manufacturers who support them. Our united goal is to promote the continued growth and prosperity of independent retailers and manufacturers in the juvenile products industry.
www.theabcshow.com/
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).
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.
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.
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 Contract Manufacturing Alliance's founders have created an incubation program specific to the clients of commercial kitchens nationwide (also kitchen incubators, food innovation centers and others).
The Innovation Business Group was created to help start-up and emerging consumer brands understand the diversity of retail, food service, hospitality, medical and institutional channels that are out there to do business with.
* IBG is helping start-up and emerging brands with their sales and marketing efforts in relation to medical, wellness and nutrition formats.
The Innovation Business Group (IBG) is an extension of the Contract Manufacturing Alliance (www.ContractMFG.org) which helps consumer brands (of all-sizes) with their contract manufacturing search and relationship needs. Our roster of contract manufacturers, co-packers and packagers is over 43,000.
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).
