The Cookie Label blog

Insights & industry notes

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

Packaging

Recyclable and Compostable Snack Packaging

What recyclable cookie packaging actually means today, the trade-offs against barrier performance, and how to talk about sustainability honestly.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development

Guides

Protein Cookie Manufacturing: A Sports Nutrition Guide

How a protein cookie manufacturer formulates and packages high-protein cookies at scale, covering protein sources, texture, shelf life, and EU labelling.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development

Trends

Private Label Growth vs Branded Snacks

How private label growth compares to branded snack growth in 2026, and what it means for retailers and emerging brands choosing a manufacturing route.

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Trends

5 Private Label Snack Trends Shaping 2026

From functional cookies to nostalgic flavors, here are the private label snack trends retailers are betting on this year.

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Editorial Team

Guides

Minimum Order Quantities for Private Label Snacks, Explained

How a private label food manufacturer minimum order works across cookies, protein cookies, energy balls, and bars, and how to plan your first order size.

Maros Zelenak, Founder & Managing Director at Cookie Label

Maros Zelenak

Founder & Managing Director

Packaging

Private Label Cookie Packaging: A Design Guide

A practical guide to private label cookie packaging: choosing formats, meeting EU labelling rules, and designing bags that stand out on shelf.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development

Guides

Private Label Cookie Manufacturing in Europe: Full Guide

How private label cookie manufacturing works in Europe, from formulation and MOQs to packaging and EU labelling, for retailers and emerging brands.

Maros Zelenak, Founder & Managing Director at Cookie Label

Maros Zelenak

Founder & Managing Director

Guides

Private Label Cookie Costs: What Drives the Price

A breakdown of what drives private label cookie cost per unit, from ingredients and packaging format to order volume, formulation, and freight.

Maros Zelenak, Founder & Managing Director at Cookie Label

Maros Zelenak

Founder & Managing Director

Formulation

Plant Protein (Pea and Rice) in Baking

How pea and rice protein isolates perform in cookie dough compared to whey, plus formulation tips for allergen-friendly plant protein cookies.

Matej Fiala, Head of Product Development at Cookie Label

Matej Fiala

Head of Product Development