Is purchase order financing a good fit for food & beverage manufacturing?

Yes — purchase order financing is one of the programs we most commonly place for food & beverage manufacturing shops. Manufacturers who have a confirmed purchase order from a creditworthy buyer but need capital to buy materials or pay suppliers.

How fast can a food & beverage manufacturing shop get funded?

It depends on the program. Factoring often funds within days of account setup; equipment and working capital usually run days to a couple of weeks; SBA and larger term loans take longer. We tell you the real timeline up front.

Do you charge food & beverage manufacturing manufacturers any fees?

No. We are a business consulting service and are not paid by you. Our funding partners compensate us only after a referred manufacturer actually receives their funds.

Do I have to give up equity?

No. Every program we place is non-dilutive. You keep 100% ownership of your shop.

Can a co-packer use invoice factoring?

Yes. Co-packers factor invoices to brand-owner customers all the time so they can fund the next production run without waiting on net-45 or net-60 payments. Underwriting focuses on the brand owner's credit, not just yours.

How do I fund a large first order from a national grocer?

Purchase order financing is built for this. It pays your ingredient and packaging suppliers so you can produce and ship, then factoring bridges the invoice until the retailer pays. Most operators pair the two on a first big-box PO.

Is PO financing more expensive than a bank line?

It typically costs more than a traditional bank line, but it's often the difference between accepting a large order or turning it down. The profit on the order usually more than covers the cost.

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Purchase Order Financing · Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Purchase Order Financing for Food & Beverage Manufacturing shops

Say yes to the big PO. We match food & beverage manufacturing manufacturers with the purchase order financing structure that fits how you actually run — no equity given up, no application, origination, or closing fees to you.

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Why food & beverage manufacturing shops choose purchase order financing

You're already juggling ingredient buys, cold storage, co-man commitments, and a retailer who thinks net-60 is generous. The money is real — it's just sitting in someone else's AP queue.

That gap between when you pay for sugar, flour, resin, or a run of glass, and when Kroger, Sysco, US Foods, Whole Foods, or your distributor cuts the check, is the entire game. Our job is to make sure that gap never stops you from taking the next order.

Purchase Order Financing is one of the most direct ways to close that gap. Get the capital to fulfill large customer orders without straining cash flow.

What food & beverage manufacturing shops get

Take on orders that would otherwise be out of reach
Doesn't require giving up equity
Often pairs with invoice factoring for continuous cash flow

How it works

1You receive a purchase order from a creditworthy customer.
2The PO financing partner pays your suppliers (directly or via letter of credit) so you can produce the order.
3You produce and deliver the goods.
4The customer pays on the invoice; the financing is repaid and you keep the profit.

Cash-flow realities we see in food & beverage manufacturing

Grocery, distributor, and foodservice customers stretching to net-30, net-60, or net-90
Seasonal ingredient buys, cold storage costs, and packaging pre-buys
First-time POs from national grocers that dwarf your current cash position
FSMA, SQF, and audit-driven equipment and facility upgrades
Payroll and utility spikes during peak production windows

Get placed into purchase order financing

Tell us the basics. We'll confirm the fit and tell you exactly what this program requires before you fill anything long.

✓ No application, origination, or closing fees
✓ No equity given up
✓ US-based food & beverage manufacturing shops only

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