House Cans, Big Results: 5 White-Label THC Drink Partners Retailers Trust

When shoppers ask how so many new THC drinks keep appearing on shelves, the answer is often “white label.” In this model, a specialist manufacturer builds the beverage and a brand (or retailer) puts its name on the can. Below are five standout platforms and brand houses powering today’s private-label and co-manufactured marijuana drinks—plus what makes each worth a look.

Spacestation (California) — the category’s behind-the-scenes workhorse

Operating dedicated lines for canning and bottling, Spacestation brings brands from benchtop to scale with turnkey formulation, emulsions, testing, and co-packing. It’s also incubated hits like Nectr and supported high-volume launches, making it a go-to for retailers exploring house beverages. The company markets contract manufacturing and co-packing explicitly for cannabis beverages.

Pabst Labs (Desert Hot Springs, CA) — big-brand polish with co-pack capacity

Known for PBR High Seltzer, Pabst Labs operates one of the few dedicated cannabis-beverage factories in the U.S., built to HACCP/SQF/GMP standards. Beyond its own labels, the facility supports co-pack partnerships—meaning retailers can tap Pabst Labs’ quality systems for private-label runs while leveraging proven beverage know-how.

SōRSE Technology — the emulsion engine inside many labels

White-label drinks live or die by consistency, onset, and taste; that’s why many brands build on SōRSE Technology’s water-soluble emulsions. SōRSE publicly notes it powers leading beverages such as Cann, St. Ides, and Wynk—giving emerging private-label programs a fast path to stable, repeatable flavor and effect profiles. If a retailer wants a house seltzer that drinks like category leaders, starting with the same emulsion stack is a smart move.

Canna Beverage USA — turnkey, federally compliant hemp-THC SKUs

For multi-state chains seeking speed and simpler logistics, Canna Beverage USA offers white-label delta-9 THC beverages derived from hemp (≤0.3% Δ9 by weight). That structure enables broader distribution than state-licensed marijuana products, with in-house formulation and third-party lab testing baked into the offer—useful for retailers piloting beverages in multiple markets.

Tinley’s (Canada/U.S.) — award-winning recipes and third-party manufacturing

Tinley’s built a reputation for alcohol-style tonics and for manufacturing third-party beverages. In Canada, it partnered through a white-label model to produce and distribute other brands’ drinks at scale—evidence that retailers can leverage Tinley’s know-how, depending on market. (Note: Tinley’s restructured its California operations in 2023.) Explore Tinley’s portfolio if your strategy includes classic cocktail profiles.

How to choose a white-label partner (and what to taste)

  1. Ask about compliance frameworks (HACCP/GMP) and whether the facility regularly co-packs for outside brands; leaders like Pabst Labs publish this.
  2. Taste for texture and finish—emulsions from providers like SōRSE can minimize bitterness while delivering rapid onset.
  3. Inspect scale and line flexibility—Spacestation highlights both canning and bottling plus shrink-sleeve options that keep MOQs reasonable.
  4. Decide licensing path: state-licensed marijuana SKUs (dispensary only) versus hemp-derived SKUs that can cross state lines with appropriate counsel.

Are white-label drinks as “good” as branded ones?

Increasingly, yes—because the same factories, emulsions, and QA systems underpin both. Many of the most recognizable labels rely on the very partners above for formulation, infusion, or scale. For a consumer, that means a store brand peach seltzer can match the mouthfeel and timing of a premium can if it’s built on comparable inputs and run on certified lines. For a retailer, the upside is margin, speed, and control over flavors and pack sizes—without compromising safety or consistency. That parity keeps growing yearly.

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