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TAKING BRANDS TO NEW HEIGHTS

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The CalNutri leadership team has owned and operated several contract manufacturing companies and has been responsible for developing, manufacturing and commercializing hundreds of CPG brands successfully over the years. With this vast experience in their portfolios, they decided to join forces and create CalNutri so they could leverage their skills in offering turn-key operations management services on behalf of CPG brands. 

Most CPG brands spend many months vetting raw material suppliers, contract manufacturers and supply chain vendors. this frustrating vetting process results in several months of sunk capital and extreme delays in ‘time to market’. Our primary objective is to streamline and manage this process allowing you and your creative team to develop your ‘go-to-market’ strategy and rapidly acquire market share.

The CalNutri team is comprised of food, beverage, nutrition, and natural products industry veterans who have cultivated trusted relationships throughout the value chain over the past 20+ years. Our team has built, led, and serviced some of the most respected consumer brands and contract manufacturing companies in these respective industries.

COMMITTED TO EXCEEDING QUALITY STANDARDS.

COMMITTED TO EXCEEDING QUALITY STANDARDS. ✦


MARKETS

  • FOOD

  • BEVERAGE

  • DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS

  • HEALTH & BEAUTY

  • ANIMAL WELLNESS

From Ideation to Commercialization, the team at CalNutri empowers you to focus on building your brand & distribution, while we focus on your product development, manufacturing & supply chain operations.


Since 2012, CalNutri has operated a fully integrated & vetted network of trusted partners offering everything from product development to retail-ready finished goods. After meeting with your team to understand your vision, mission, and objectives, our team develops an efficient scope of work on which to execute.

OUR SERVICES

  • We help create new products from the ideation phase all the way to commercialization and optimize existing products, with an unwavering focus on quality and regulatory compliance.

  • Our team identifies, qualifies and onboards supply chain vendors for your ingredients, packaging components, contract manufacturers, 3rd party testing labs and 3rd party logistics providers.

  • The vast majority of our brand partners choose to issue "turn-key" finished goods purchase orders directly to us. we then manage procurement for the entire supply chain and invoice our brand partners for finished goods.

  • Inventory management & demand planning can be daunting tasks for an emerging brand. We work closely with our brand partners to ensure inventory levels are efficiently managed based on sales velocity & scheduled marketing campaigns.

  • As former owners & operators of internationally certified contract manufacturing companies, we "speak their language.”

    Just because a contract manufacturer says they can manufacture your product does not mean they are the best fit for all of your needs. There are several variables that come into play when partnering with a contract manufacturer.

    Our team works closely with the contract manufacturer managing every aspect of your product manufacturing, from small batch trial production to large commercial scale.

  • Logistics is a critical piece of the supply chain puzzle. Our team can help manage all aspects of your upstream & downstream logistical needs, from scheduling inbound & outbound freight to onboarding your brand with the right DTC 3PL partner.

OUR BRAND PARTNERS LEVERAGE OUR TEAM IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

1. Minimize their full-time employee headcount & overhead

2. Dedicate more of their bandwidth on sales /distribution brand/creative development & customer success

3. Capture market share faster while increasing their bottom line

WHY PARTNER

WITH CALNUTRI?

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

CalNutri has extensive experience in the CPG industry, providing custom formulation services and reliable supply chain solutions to its clients. CalNutri has been operating for over 10 years, serving clients ranging from small startups to multinational corporations.

QUALITY STANDARDS

CalNutri has an unwavering commitment to safety and quality adhering to strict standards for both quality control and safety. CalNutri ensures that all products manufactured meet or exceed industry and regulatory standards.

CUSTOMIZATION

CalNutri works with clients to develop customized products that meet their unique requirements, including ingredient selection, dosage and packaging options.

INNOVATION

CalNutri is hyper-focused on innovation and is always looking for new and creative ways to develop functional consumable products that meet the needs of its Clients. The CalNutri team keeps a strong pulse on industry trends and developments in order to best serve clients across the CPG space. This can be particularly valuable for CPG companies that are looking to differentiate themselves from their competitors.

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

CalNutri provides comprehensive supply chain management services, including procurement, production, packaging and 3PL distribution oversight. The company has a vast network of suppliers and manufacturers, which allows it to source the highest-quality raw materials, ensure redundancy & timely delivery.

SPEED-TO-MARKET

CalNutri offers a streamlined product development process for their Clients. This can be particularly valuable in an industry where speed-to-market can be a critical factor for success.

SCALABILITY

CalNutri has the capacity to scale production as demand grows by utilizing a vast supply chain network and production process that can accommodate both small and large batch sizes.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

CalNutri provides technical support throughout the product development process, ensuring that clients have access to the latest industry trends and developments. The company has a team of experts who can provide guidance on ingredient selection, formulation and packaging options

BRAND PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

  • We’re a CPG product development & supply chain solutions company.

  • Well, it can mean a few different things.

    1. If you have an idea for a product you want to develop & sell throughout the global marketplaces, we have the turn-key resources to help you make that happen.

    2. If you have an existing brand already in market, we can help you optimize your supply chain to help reduce your cost of goods & make your overall production process more efficient.

    3. If you’re an existing brand that is struggling with operational bandwidth, our “plug & play“ team can integrate with your company & help manage existing supply chain, procurement & other operational needs.

  • We can see how this can appear to be overwhelming & expensive but if you’ve been doing it successfully as long as we have, you would be shocked on how efficient & affordable our processes and services are.

  • Complete & submit the form here & someone from our team will follow up to schedule an introductory call.

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MEET THE EXPERTS: LEADERSHIP TEAM

  • DAVID ACKERMAN

    Founder & CEO

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  • PENINA POLOFSKY

    Chief Operating Officer

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  • BRANDON MARTIN

    Chief Commercial Officer

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  • SUMMER MARTIN

    Controller

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  • RAINA CHILDERS-RICHMOND

    Director of Partner Success

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  • ANDREA PATTERSON

    Director of Supply Chain

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  • DENIS VARGA

    Procurement Manager

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  • GARY TRAYLOR

    Director of Project Management

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BOARD OF ADVISORS

  • ALAN ROBERTS, M.S.

    Nutrition Innovation

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  • ANNA BRUNELLE, CPA.

    Finance

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  • ARTHUR GALLEGO

    Branding, Packaging, Positioning & Marketing

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  • DREW LUCE

    Supply Chain Operations & Business Development

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  • FRITZ STELTER

    Perishable & Frozen Foods

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  • IVAN WASSERMAN, ESQ.

    Regulatory & Trademark/Patent Attorney

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  • JARRET STOPFORTH, PHD.

    Food Science

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  • KIPP STRODEN

    Brand Architect & Superfoods

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  • NICK MARES

    Working Capital

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  • DR. PRASUNA MADHAVARAM, M.D.

    Health & Nutrition

  • WILLIAM MCNEAL

    Growth & Capital Investment Strategy

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  • GREG SINDERBRAND, ESQ.

    Corporate Counsel

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EMPOWERING CPG BRANDS SINCE 2012.

FROM IDEATION TO COMMERCIALIZATION, WE'RE HERE TO HELP.

FROM IDEATION TO COMMERCIALIZATION, WE'RE HERE TO HELP. ✦



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