Plan on one to two weeks for quotes and sample approval, then 8 to 14 weeks for the first scheduled run, depending on the co-packer's queue and your ingredient lead times. Acidified or low-acid drinks may need extra time for process authority validation. Founders using AJ Cosmo Labs track each sample and production stage in the app so timelines stay visible from first pour to finished pallet.
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