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Private Label Programs

Built on relationships, not catalogs

A private label is not a shortcut — it is a strategic asset. As competition intensifies across every beverage category, the brands that win own the relationship with the consumer. RTM’s custom label program gives you that ownership.

Over the years, we have built deep, personal relationships with vetted producers worldwide. When a client comes to us with a brief, we identify the right production partner based on quality benchmarks, capacity, certifications, and a fit with their vision, then we move forward. Our typical timeline: 3 to 6 months for domestic programs, 6 to 9 months for imports.

What's included in every program

Style and category brief: understanding your price point, product style, and visual direction before anything else
Producer matching: identifying the right production partners from our global network based on your brief
Sample review and sensory refinement: getting product in front of you and fine-tuning until the liquid and label are right
Label design and packaging development
TTB label approval and import compliance
State-by-state market registration support
Wholesaler onboarding and brand materials
Ongoing supply chain and quality management
Timeline

Time to Market

Domestic wine Under 3 months
Imported wine 3 to 6 months
Domestic spirits 2 to 3 months
Imported spirits 3 to 6 months

Timelines are indicative. The final timeline depends on the category, the state's registration complexity, and the production partner's capacity.

The Case for Private Label

Why leading retailers choose custom

Differentiation at Shelf

In a crowded retail environment, a proprietary brand cuts through the noise. Customers who buy your label are buying your story — not a commodity.

Margin Control

Custom labels eliminate the margin compression of branded resale. You set the price architecture and retain the value you create.

Portfolio Flexibility

A private label program gives you agility, seasonal expressions, limited releases, and category extensions without the long lead times of branded products.

Quality Without Volume Minimums

Our producer relationships are built on quality first, not minimum order volumes. We find the right fit for your program, not the most convenient one.

Our Process

From concept to shelf

A structured, end-to-end process that eliminates guesswork and accelerates time to market.

01

Strategic Brief

We begin with a deep discovery session — understanding your customer, your competitive set, your price point, and the story you want to tell. A clear brief is the foundation of a compelling brand.

02

Producer Matching

Using our network of vetted producers across key producing regions, we identify the right production partner based on quality benchmarks, capacity, certifications, and stylistic fit with your vision.

03

Product Development

We manage the full development cycle: liquid selection, sample review, sensory benchmarking, and iterative refinement until the product meets your specifications and our quality standards.

04

Brand & Design

Label design, bottle selection, closure, and packaging are developed with retail shelf impact in mind. Every visual element is built to communicate quality and drive purchase intent.

05

Compliance Clearance

Label approval, import permits, and state-specific compliance are handled end-to-end. Your brand arrives market-ready with no regulatory surprises.

06

Launch & Activation

We coordinate the commercial launch with our wholesaler network, providing brand materials, sell sheets, and in-market support to accelerate velocity from day one.

Ready to build a brand worth owning?

Start with a discovery call. We will assess your brief, match it against our producer network, and give you a clear picture of timeline, cost, and fit, before any commitment is made.