PRIVATE LABEL SOLUTIONS FOR SEA SALT

We've invested in new technology and capabilities to better serve our private/white label customers and now offer a broader selection of products available for private label along with higher quality packaging solutions. With our private label solutions, specialty retailers can be assured a great set of products that their customers will love and will help drive sales and brand loyalty.

GETTING STARTED

WHY SHOULD YOU CONSIDER PRIVATE LABEL FOR YOUR STORE?

Private label is a great way for small to mid-size retailers to combine our award winning salts and seasonings with their own brand. This increases in-store customer loyalty, drives sales and often offers a higher margin set of products to pair with existing store offerings.

WHAT ARE THE TYPICAL COSTS?

The short answer is that "it depends". It is mostly driven by volume and the underlying costs of the materials and ingredients. We typically find that the total costs per unit end up at 40-50% of expected SRP, offering healthy margins to specialty retailers with lower costs per unit at higher volumes.

WHAT MAKES OUR PRIVATE LABEL PROGRAM BETTER THAN OTHERS?

We differentiate ourselves from other private label programs by offering smaller minimum runs, flexible packaging options, lower set-up fees and competitive pricing. We combine this with a high level of customer service, fast turnaround of products that your customers will love.

WHAT ARE THE TYPICAL SET UP AND LEAD TIMES?

It typically takes 1-2 days to review new Private Label account requests and another 1-2 weeks to finalize label designs and be ready for production. This time involves exchanging assets (logo, fonts, style preferences, etc.) and establishing an initial label proof that is signed off on by the customer.

WHAT ARE PAYMENT TERMS?

A 50% deposit is required to reserve production time and procure materials. All design fees are paid in advance. Set-up fees, shipping and any misc fees will be added at the end of the run before release. A tolerance of 5-7% variance in final quantity may occur based on batch sizes. For new accounts, private label orders must be paid in full before shipping.

DO YOU OFFER ANY OTHER CUSTOM PROCUREMENT SOLUTIONS?

Yes. We are experts in custom salt sourcing and product development with over 17 years experience working directly with salt works from around the world. We provide a variety of custom solutions for events, conferences, weddings and other customers including custom blends, custom packaging and end to end product development support.

Please contact us at sales@seasaltsuperstore.com for more information or to obtain a quote for services.

HOW CAN I GET STARTED ON AN ORDER OR QUOTE?

Contact us and create a wholesale account. Existing wholesale customers should contact us at sales@seasltsuperstore.com). We are working to expand our online ordering capabilities specifically for private label in the near future as well.

DESIGN & ARTWORK

HOW WILL THE DESIGN/REVIEW PROCESS WORK?

If a standard packaging format, we will send you the dielines for the label artwork along with artwork requirements. After receiving your logo and artwork, we will review and proof for compliance. You will be asked to review a PDF of the artwork, share any minor feedback/adjustment requests and then sign-off on the proof. If you require a physical proof of the label and packaging, that can be arranged.

A physical proof is available for an additional fee of $79 per item. Once the proof has been approved, we will apply the design for all ordered products and send to production.

Alternatively, we are happy to offer design services for a block of hours if you don't have a team or designer on staff.

PRODUCTS & PACKAGING OPTIONS

WHAT TYPES OF SALTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE LABEL?

Natural Salts
Flake Salts
Himalayan Salts
Gourmet Infused
Smoked and Flavored Salts
Exotic Cocktail Salts
Bath Salts
Dead Sea Salt
Spa/Chlorinator Salt
De-Icing Salt
Dishwasher Salt
Pool and Hot Tub Salts

WHAT PACKAGING TYPES ARE AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE LABEL?

2-30 oz stand up pouches and bags
4-16 oz Round Glass and PET Pinch Jars
2-17 oz Round PET Shakers
2-36 oz Deli Tubs & Pails
32 oz Food Service Containers
5# Bags
Custom Pack Formats

LOGISTICS & SHIPPING

ONCE AN ORDER IS PLACED, HOW QUICKLY CAN YOU TURN IT AROUND?

This depends on the time of year, current capacity and the lead time on product inputs. Stock/standard items typically take about 30 days for opening orders with re-orders being turned around in 7-10 business days. Once a customer, we work to reserve future capacity based on a mutual forecast/schedule in consultation with you and adjust our capacity accordingly. Blackout periods during peak season may occur.

ARE YOU ABLE TO HANDLE RUSH/EMERGENCY PRODUCT DEMANDS, AND AT WHAT COST?

We are able to handle rush/emergency orders. When we find a customer in need of this service, we assign a product specialist who shepherds the order end to end including priority sourcing, freight and fulfillment. The fee associated with this is typically about 30% above normal rates in addition to any hard costs (i.e. air freight vs. ocean cargo) but is a function of the requirements involved.

DO YOU OFFER LOGISTICAL SOLUTIONS?

Yes. We offer custom logistics and supply chain solutions including split shipments, short and long term storage of raw materials and finished products as well as dropship and outbound solutions. These are priced based on a review of your specific requirements and needs.

Ready to partner with us on co-packing? Please contact us.

LEAD TIMES AND MOQs

WHAT ARE YOUR MINIMUM QUANTITIES AND ORDER SIZES?

Order minimums are determined based on the product set, packaging requirements and complexity. For standard packaging and products, private label runs start at 10,000 units but may be smaller in certain circumstances.

WHAT ARE THE TYPICAL ORDER LEAD TIMES?

This will vary based on time of year (e.g. Holiday peak) and existing customer backlogs but most private label orders are completed and filled within 30 Days. A 10% expedited/rush fee may be available for customers needing to accelerate these timelines. That fee is used to offset additional costs including labor and overtime.

WHY IS THERE A MINIMUM ORDER SIZE?

Capacity on our specialized production lines is limited as is our back office staff and sales teams. Minimum Order Sizes help us better forecast and respond to growing demand. We are often able to handle smaller opening orders by 'bundling' with similar runs but we can't guarantee capacity or timing as easily. In any regard, we will work with customers to find the ideal volume/price/lead time that matches their business needs.

WHAT ARTWORK FEES ARE THERE?

We do our best to keep artwork and set-up fees to a minimum by streamlining the process. That said, it does take real time, energy and resources to invest in artwork, design proofs and set-up labels for printing for optimal quality. To that end, there is a one time set-up fee that covers initial set-up, artwork and label design.

ARE THERE ANY OPTIONS FOR SMALLER SHOPS WHO STILL WANT TO DO PRIVATE LABEL?

We offer mini-bulk sales, custom blends, die lines and standard packaging components for those smaller shops who still want a branded line but can't meet MOQs but have the ability in store or through other means to assemble and pack themselves while sourcing all ingredients and packaging through our platform.

In addition, we can sometimes offer a “split shipment” option. At the time of ordering, you can make a larger run and then draw down from the custom run over a period of up to a year. We will safely store and then ship your inventory at a future date that you specify. Additional storage and other costs may apply depending on requirements.

RECIPES & INGREDIENTS

WILL YOU SOURCE THE INGREDIENTS FOR ME, OR DO I NEED TO PURCHASE THEM AND HANDLE THAT SUPPLY CHAIN MYSELF?

We offer fully integrated co-packing solutions including packaging, labeling and ingredient sourcing from pre-approved and vetted suppliers. Given our scale, we are often able to pass on savings to customers from this approach while also speeding up time to market given our suppliers are pre-approved with the same high quality commitment to food safety. For large accounts with their own procurement teams, proprietary formulas or supplier contracts, we may be able to accommodate on a case by case basis.

DO YOU OFFER PRODUCT INFORMATION AND RECIPES OR IS THAT PROVIDED BY THE CUSTOMER?

Yes and yes. We can mix, blend and infuse according to customer requirements or we can have our world class R&D team develop formulas based on your application needs. This is one of our areas of specialization. With more than 150 varieties of salt, our R&D team is one of the best in the business.

DO YOU OFFER PRODUCT SPECS AND COAs?

Yes and yes. We also offer independent batch level analysis for an additional fee (based on customer requirements)

PACKAGING & MINIMUMS

WHAT TYPE OF PACKAGING CAN YOUR FACILITY PROVIDE?

We offer a wide range of standard packaging in high quality recycle friendly PET and glass including shakers, tubs, pouches, food service containers and pinch jars. We also offer bulk bag packaging and custom packing solutions for non-standard formats and consultations on packaging formats and custom design.

DO YOU PROVIDE SUPPORT ON FDA COMPLIANT PACKAGE AND LABEL CREATION?

We offer a complementary review of label and packaging requirements. We offer a fee based service for advanced label and packaging design which also includes compliance review.

WILL YOU ENSURE THAT MY PACKAGING MEETS THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SALE IN THE UNITED STATES?

We understand that the legal requirements for labels and packaging can often get tricky. We offer a reasonable fee based service for packaging and product compliance reviews by locale including the United States and other countries.

WHAT ARE YOUR MINIMUM PRODUCTION RUNS/MOQs?

It depends on the product, packing format and number of products being run. Contact us to learn more. We work hard to keep MOQs low and are happy to work with you as a partner.

FACILITY & QUALITY CONTROL

IS YOUR FACILITY ALLERGEN-FREE?

Yes, we are an allergen free facility and do not pack or process any allergens in our facility or on our equipment.

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS GLUTEN-FREE, NON-GMO, AND/OR ORGANIC?

Most all of our salts are naturally gluten free, non-GMO and organic compliant. But this is determined at the specific product level so feel free to ask.

WHAT QUALITY CONTROL MEASURES DO YOU HAVE IN PLACE?

We vet and manage all suppliers with the highest standards for food grade operations including Kosher, Vegan, Non-GMO and SQF/FSSC certifications. We operate an FDA inspected and certified facility with additional inspections from state and local officials and are guided by maintaining the highest food grade quality control standards including HACCP.

WHAT FOOD SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE?

We are committed to food safety and have an outstanding record over the last 15 years. We maintain dozens of certifications, conformance declarations and product analysis reports. As we work with both domestic and international food manufacturers, rest assured we are a preferred partner in part because of our high standards.

DO YOU CO-PACK FOOD ITEMS OTHER THAN SALT?

While we specialize in packing salt, seasonings and spice blends, we offer packing services for other products. We evaluate each co-pack request based on a variety of factors including how well it fits on our current equipment and packing lines and volume. Rest assured, if we are not a good fit, we are happy to recommend and refer to others in our network.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Have a question not addressed here? Please email us at sales@seasaltsuperstore.com or call us at 866-999-7258 and we’d be more than happy to address.

You can also schedule a free consultation here.

Ready to get started? Complete a free wholesale account application here and we'll be in touch soon.