The Cookie Label blog

Insights & industry notes

Trends, how-tos, and behind-the-scenes looks at private label snack manufacturing.

Insights

White Label vs Custom Recipe Cookies

A practical comparison of white label vs custom recipe cookie manufacturing, covering cost, MOQ, lead time, and control, to help brands pick the right path.

Maros Zelenak, Founder & Managing Director at Cookie Label

Maros Zelenak

Founder & Managing Director

Formulation

Whey Protein in Cookies: A Sourcing Guide

How whey protein concentrate, isolate, and hydrolysate perform in baked cookies, with sourcing questions for sports nutrition and snack brands.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development

Guides

What Is Private Label Manufacturing? A Beginner's Guide

A plain-English explanation of private label snack manufacturing: how it works, what it costs, and how to get started.

Maros Zelenak, Founder & Managing Director at Cookie Label

Maros Zelenak

Founder & Managing Director

Guides

What Is a Cookie Co-Packer, and How to Find One in Europe

What a cookie co-packer europe brand should expect from a manufacturing partner, how co-packing differs from private label, and how to shortlist one.

Maros Zelenak, Founder & Managing Director at Cookie Label

Maros Zelenak

Founder & Managing Director

Guides

Vegan Cookie Manufacturing: Ingredients and MOQs

How a vegan cookie manufacturer replaces dairy and eggs without losing texture, what certifications matter, and what MOQs look like for plant-based lines.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development

Formulation

Vegan Binding Agents: Baking Without Egg

A practical guide to egg replacement in baking, comparing flax, aquafaba, applesauce, and commercial binders for vegan cookies, bars, and energy balls.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development

Trends

Vegan Bakery Growth Trends

Vegan bakery trends shaping cookies and snacks in 2026, from ingredient shifts to packaging, and what they mean for private label brands.

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Editorial Team

Trends

Sustainability in Cookie Manufacturing

How sustainable cookie manufacturing is developing in 2026, from packaging choices to ingredient sourcing, and what it means for private label brands.

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Editorial Team

Insights

Sugar Reduction in Cookies Without Wrecking Texture

A practical look at reduced sugar cookies: how sugar replacement affects texture, spread, browning, and shelf life, and what actually works.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development