Shelf Impact
Shrink sleeves give you 360-degree graphics that stand out on a crowded shelf.
Small-Run Flexibility
Pressure-sensitive labels let you launch with smaller runs and test designs.
Cooler-Proof Labels
Film labels with water-resistant adhesive won't wrinkle or peel in ice water.
High-Volume Efficiency
Once demand is proven, printed cans cut your per-unit cost and run faster than labeled ones.
Ideal for These Beverage Categories
Choose the packaging format that best fits your beverage, brand, and target market.
RTD Cocktails
Bar-quality cocktails on a spirit, wine, or malt base.
Hard Seltzer
Light, low-sugar seltzers on a clean, filtered base.
Wine
Spritzers, sangrias, flavored wines, and wine cocktails.
Spirits
Flavored and blended spirits and spirit-based RTDs.
Sugar Brew / Malt
Neutral sugar brew and malt bases for FMBs and hard teas.
THC & Delta-9
Hemp-derived THC drinks with lab-verified dosing.
Functional & Wellness
Drinks with vitamins, adaptogens, nootropics, or probiotics.
Energy
Energy drinks and shots, with or without sugar.
Zero-Proof
Zero-proof drinks with real bite, body, and complexity.
Sports & Hydration
Electrolyte drinks, ready-to-drink or powdered.
Tea
Iced, sparkling, functional, and hard teas.
Explore Other Packaging Categories
Discover the packaging solutions available to bring your beverage to market with the right format, functionality, and shelf appeal.
Labels & Branding FAQ
What label and printing options are available?
Pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, direct-printed cans, and screen printing on glass. They differ most in minimum order size and per-unit cost, so your first run size often decides the method.
What's the difference between a pressure-sensitive label and a shrink sleeve?
A pressure-sensitive label covers part of the container and suits small runs. A shrink sleeve wraps the whole container in 360-degree graphics. Sleeves have more shelf impact and usually cost more per unit.
What information must go on my beverage label?
For non-alcoholic beverages, typically a product name, net contents, ingredient list, Nutrition Facts panel, allergen information, and the name and address of the manufacturer or distributor. Alcoholic beverages follow TTB rules instead, which include alcohol content and the government health warning. This is general information, not legal or regulatory advice.
How do I keep labels from peeling in coolers and ice buckets?
Use film labels with water-resistant adhesive. Paper labels wrinkle and peel as soon as they sit in ice water.
Can you help me make sure my label is compliant?
Yes, for the parts driven by your formula. We check the ingredient list and nutrition information against your final recipe. You should still get a legal review before printing. This is general information, not legal or regulatory advice.
Can I update my label artwork after launch?
Yes. Time the change to your inventory so you don't throw away printed labels or cans. For alcoholic beverages, some changes also require a new TTB label approval.
Ben Stormer
Dad Grass
"We just finished a run at MetaBrand, and could not be more thrilled with the results. The precision of the manufacturing process is unmatched. And hard to express without being there on the manufacturing floor to fully understand how seamless it is. Our beverages tasted perfect off the line - no tweaking or adjusting required. They are legit!"
Riley Thomas Dunn
Groovewagon
We’ve used several contract manufacturers/co-packers at Groovewagon-- MetaBrand is flagrantly the best. When we do production runs with other operations, our customers can tell a difference between the liquids made by the MetaBrand folks, and those made by the rest. They are the best doing it."
Stephen Lamb
Ziotics
"A pleasure to work with and extremely knowledgeable. Nick, Craig, and the team deserve all the credit for our company being able to smoothly launch a beverage product in an industry that is normally a complete headache for new brands (and, probably, some old brands as well). Definitely recommend them."
Lewie
"We've worked with many manufacturers over the years and MetaBrand delivers the highest quality product hands down. Their production team have run a dozen runs for us, each better than the last. I highly recommend them as a manufacturing partner for any canned beverage. They're quick to resolve issues, work with a range of suppliers, are FDA certified and their flavor lab is elite. No brainer!"
Parit Pathak
Jungly
"Working with MetaBrands has been a great experience. Their team is knowledgeable, responsive, and genuinely invested in helping brands grow. From strategy to execution, they bring clarity, creativity, and strong operational support. If you’re looking for a partner that understands brand building and scaling, MetaBrands is a solid choice as they understand what it takes to build and scale a brand!"
