Dilworth Coffee’s Private Label Program delivers a complete, turn-key coffee solution tailored specifically to your business. Instead of investing in expensive roasting equipment and overhead, you get instant access to an established roastery, premium specialty beans, and custom packaging designed under your own brand identity.
With custom labels, specialty certifications (Kosher, Organic), and low-friction ordering, our team handles the complex logistics. With our private label coffee programs, we make sure you get the exact blend, packaging, and margin structure to grow your business.
Three Ways to Launch Private Label Coffee
| Option 1: Your Name on Our Blend | Option 2: Your Label, Our Shelf-Ready Bag | Option 3: Fully Custom Roast & Packaging | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits | |||
| What You Get | Your name applied to an existing Dilworth Coffee of your choice and a private SKU for an easy ordering process. Free airpot labels upon request. | A bag with your own custom label filled with one of our signature blends. | Fully custom roast or blend, in your own bespoke bag and label. |
| Set-Up Effort | Choose your house blend from our coffee selection. We'll replace our name with yours. | Choose coffee type, bag type, and grind. Upload your label design and order same-day. | Most involved — needs assessment and custom quote process with our team. |
| Pricing | Same price and minimums as standard Dilworth Coffee blends — no premium. | $299 per case of 24 (12oz bags). | Requires personalized quote. |
| Sizes Available | 6 - 12 oz or 1 - 5lb | 24 - 12 oz only | 6 - 12 oz or 1 - 5lb |
| Coffee Selection | Full selection of Dilworth coffees and flavored coffees available to rename. *Excludes organic coffees | Curated selection of signature Dilworth coffees and flavored options. | Extensive selection of craft-roasted coffee to choose from, or build a fully custom blend. |
| Best For | Accounts already selling Dilworth Coffee who want an easy first branding step. | Shops that want a highly branded product fast, without a lengthy custom process. | Multi-unit, licensed, franchise, grocery, distributor, or hospitality operations needing full brand control. |
| Requirements & Constraints | |||
| Minimum Order | Minimums vary | Lowest minimum — 1 case (24 x 12oz bags) | Minimums vary based on customization |
| Lead Time | Standard shipping times (2–5 business days) | 5–7 business days via UPS Ground | Varies by project scope |
| Setup / Label Cost | One-time $99 setup fee | Included in case price | Quoted based on packaging choices |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Consider Dilworth's Private Label Program?⌄
Line your shelves with a piece of your shop that customers can take home with them to continue to enjoy on days they don't have time to swing by.
- Brand Equity
- Retail Revenue Stream
- Shelf Presence
- Corporate Gifting Channel
- No Roasting Capex
If you're an independent coffee shop, the question is usually how much brand investment makes sense right now. We'll help you size it.
For multi-unit branded store concepts, license or franchise business models, grocery stores, specialized distributors or hospitality operations, having their brand identity for their custom coffee and beverage offerings is important for brand continuity and building brand equity. These can include specialized roasts, blends, packaging, and other attributes to fit their unique sales channels.
Why Should You Pick Dilworth for Your Private Label?⌄
We have experience in creating our own Dilworth Coffee brand when we started back in '89, but we've also worked with individual shop owners to multi-units to create custom coffees to promote their unique brand identities. Over 35+ years, we have seen the industry and specialty coffee market grow and evolve and we know the elements that are key to build brand equity.
We are a one-stop-shop for your coffee needs from your vision to final product in your hand. Our customer success team will help guide you through to find the perfect solution for your brand.
How Do You Get Started?⌄
For Options 1 & 3, fill out the Private Label Intake Form and we'll work with you to get started.
For Option 2, create your label based on the instructional guide, upload it to the Private Label SKU and checkout. Simple as that!
Are these bags FDA compliant?⌄
Option 1 is FDA compliant, as our Dilworth Coffee bags and labels are already compliant.
Options 2 & 3 are reliant on you ensuring you meet FDA label requirements. For more information, visit NCAUSA.org.
Do I design my own label? ⌄
Option 1: No design needed—we replace the coffee name on our standard label with your house blend name.
Options 2 & 3: Yes, you design a 3x5 inch label using our simple template and specifications.
Who prints the labels? ⌄
Options 1 & 2: We print your labels in-house for complete convenience.
Option 3: We'll consult with you to determine whether in-house or external printing best fits your volume and custom packaging needs.
What are the minimum order quantities? ⌄
Option 1: No minimums required.
Option 2: Minimum order of 1 case (24 x 12oz bags).
Option 3: Minimums are determined during setup—this option requires the highest commitment due to custom blend development and bespoke packaging setup.
What is the order lead time? ⌄
Option 1 & 3: Setup timeline varies by project; reorders align with standard lead times (2–5 business days).
Option 2: Ships within 5–7 business days from order placement.
Can I change my coffee blends later? ⌄
Option 1 & 3: Yes, though blend changes require a brief reconfiguration with our roasting team.
Option 2: Absolutely—you can easily swap between any of our pre-selected roast options right from the product page with each new order.