The News
Proper Beverage Co., based in Kentwood, Michigan, has achieved NSF/ANSI 229 Food Safety Certification, reinforcing its commitment to safe and consistent contract beverage manufacturing. This certification covers ingredient handling, production, sanitation, packaging, and testing for contaminants like heavy metals and pesticides. The company is preparing to open a new facility later this year that will increase canning capacity and add carton packing and in-house variety packing.
The Takeaway
- Expanded Safety Assurance: Proper Beverage Co. now offers an extra level of verified safety through NSF/ANSI 229, which covers everything from ingredient handling to packaging. This certification is especially important as they prepare to open a new facility later this year.
- Stronger Client Trust: With both SQF and NSF/ANSI 229 certifications, the company gives its beer partners more confidence that their products are being handled with strict food safety standards. This could help them attract more brand partners looking for reliable manufacturing support.
- Facility Expansion Impact: The new facility will increase canning capacity and add carton packing, which means Proper Beverage Co. is scaling up to meet growing demand in the beer industry. Their focus on quality control through these certifications positions them well for this expansion.
Original Press Release
KENTWOOD, Mich. – Mar. 16, 2026 – Proper Beverage Co. has achieved NSF/ANSI 229 Food Safety Certification, an important milestone that strengthens the company’s commitment to safe and consistent contract beverage manufacturing. This new certification expands on the existing SQF Certification and provides an additional layer of independent verification across all production processes.
NSF/ANSI 229 Certification recognizes organizations that maintain disciplined food safety practices from ingredient handling to production, sanitation and packaging, supported by evaluations for heavy metals, microbiological contaminants, mycotoxins, pesticides and accurate nutrient content.
“Our partners trust us with their products, and this certification demonstrates our ongoing commitment to delivering safe, consistent, high-quality beverages at every run,” said Kevin Clement, CEO of Proper Beverage Co.
The certification arrives at a key moment as Proper Beverage Co. prepares to open a new facility later this year. The expansion will increase canning capacity and add carton packing and in-house variety packing, further strengthening the company’s ability to support brand partners with scalable, high-quality manufacturing.
“Building on our strong foundation of certifications, NSF/ANSI 229 gives our clients an additional level of verified assurance that our processes continue to meet the highest expectations,” said Brian Hirsch, president of Proper Beverage Co.
Proper Beverage Co. will integrate the new certification standards into both existing operations and the upcoming facility to ensure a consistent, rigorous approach to food safety across the organization.
Founded in 2018, Proper Beverage Co. is a Michigan-based manufacturer specializing in full-service beverage co-packing for brands of all sizes. The company has expanded its capabilities and reach, supporting beverage brands across the country with reliable, high-quality co-packing solutions. Proper Beverage Co. delivers flexible, high-quality co-packing solutions spanning alcoholic beverages, mocktails, sodas, energy drinks, and better-for-you options. With facilities in Hudsonville and Kentwood, Proper Beverage continues to invest in American-made manufacturing, sustainability, and a people-first approach to doing things the proper way.
Source: BevNET