DOC · KBP-OEM-SPEC-2026
§ 01 — K-BEVERAGE PARTNERS / OEM • ODM

Create your own
Korean fruit soju
& RTD brand.

K-Beverage Partners is the OEM export desk operated by Histrade. We help overseas buyers make fruit soju and glass-bottle RTD in Korea, arrange production through an affiliated Korean manufacturing network, and prepare the export documents for shipment from Busan.

MOQ from 3,000 btl • Sample lead 10–14d • Export docs included
Factory / Export SnapshotSHEET 01
Export Markets
50+ countries
ABV Range
3% – 25%
Formats
Green 360/375ml · clear 360/375ml · 750ml soju bottle · RTD glass bottle
Sample Lead
4–6 weeks
MOQ
Per project · pilot OK
Annual Capacity
10M+ bottles / yr
Documentation
HS · COO · COA · Compliance
Incoterms
FOB · CIF · EXW
50+
Countries Exported
200+
Private Label SKUs
10M
Bottles / yr capacity
4–6w
Sample Lead Time
12y
OEM Experience
§ 02 — FACTORY LINE

See the production line.

Factory-floor videos from our affiliated Korean manufacturing network. These clips show bottle rinsing, filling, capping and inspection lines used for soju and RTD projects.

Rinser, filling and capping lineVideo · 9s
Line notes
Bottle
Glass-bottle lines for the current fruit soju and RTD scope.
Fill
Rinsing, filling and capping are shown in the main video.
Inspect
The second video shows the high-speed inspection line.
High-speed inspection lineVideo · 14s
§ 03 — PRODUCTS

Product formats.

Current project range: green-bottle fruit soju, clear-bottle fruit soju, 750ml soju bottle, and clear glass-bottle RTD. Flavor, ABV, sweetness, label and carton specs are set by market.

Five flavor lineup of green 360/375ml fruit soju bottles
PN-001

Green Bottle Soju

ABV 12–17% · 360/375ml green glass

Classic Korean green bottle for fruit soju. Suitable for private label artwork and standard export cartons.

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Five flavor lineup of clear 360/375ml fruit soju bottles
PN-002

Clear Bottle Soju

ABV 12–17% · 360/375ml clear glass

Clear glass bottle for fruit soju. Suitable for clean label designs and market-specific flavor sets.

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Five flavor lineup of green 750ml fruit soju bottles
PN-003

750ml Soju Bottle

ABV 12–17% · 750ml soju glass bottle

Large-format soju bottle for retail, foodservice and shared-table use. Label and carton specs are set by project.

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Five flavor lineup of FIZZO ICE glass bottle RTD
PN-004

Glass Bottle RTD

ABV 3–8% · Clear RTD glass bottle

Low-ABV RTD in a clear glass bottle. Brown bottles and cans are outside the current project scope.

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PN-005 · CUSTOM BRIEF

Custom Soju & RTD

Send the market, target shelf price, order volume and preferred bottle. We will check feasibility and the likely quote range.

§ 04 — PRODUCT SPEC

SKU details to confirm.

This is the information needed before sampling and quotation. Share what you have; we can fill the gaps during the first call.

OEM / ODM PRODUCT SPEC SHEET
SHEET 02 / REV 02
IDSpec ItemDetailRange / OptionsStatus
SP-01FlavorStock flavors or custom development. Strawberry · peach · green grape · yuzu · apple · lychee · plum · mango · watermelon · pineapple.12+ stock / CustomReady
SP-02ABVFruit soju and low-ABV RTD ranges. Final ABV is set by market and channel.3% – 25% ABVReady
SP-03Bottle FormatGreen soju bottle 360/375ml · clear soju bottle 360/375ml · 750ml soju bottle · clear RTD glass bottle.Glass bottlesReady
SP-04Artwork / LabelUse your artwork or ask our design team to prepare a draft. Label copy is checked for the destination market.In-house Design Avail.Ready
SP-05Carton / PackagingMaster cartons, multipacks, sample kits and protective export packaging.Retail · Multipack · ExportReady
SP-06Order QuantitySet by product type and market. Pilot quantities can be discussed for first orders.Per ProjectQuote
SP-07Lead TimeSample and production schedule are confirmed by project. Typical sample lead time is 4–6 weeks.Per ProjectQuote
SP-08SamplingLiquid samples, label proofs and dieline mockups for buyer approval before production.Two free revisionsIncluded
SP-09Development FeeApplied to custom flavor, packaging, or exclusive SKU work. Waived for stock-formula private label projects.Project-basedCustom
SP-10Export DocumentsHS code, COO, COA, label compliance review and freight-forwarder contact.Full SupportIncluded
Have a brief ready? Send what you have. We will reply with next steps within 48 hours.
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§ 05 — PROCESS

From inquiry to shipment.

Five practical steps from first message to a container leaving Busan. Sampling usually takes 4–6 weeks after the basic spec is set.

STAGE 01

Inquiry

Share the market, target shelf price and expected order volume. We reply with feasibility and next steps.

1–3 days
STAGE 02

Product Direction

Choose stock formula, modified base, or custom liquid. We confirm ABV, flavor and bottle format.

1 week
STAGE 03

Sampling

Liquid samples are shipped for buyer review. Two revision rounds are included as standard.

4–6 weeks
STAGE 04

Label & Packaging

Final dielines, label copy check, master carton spec, barcode and SKU registration.

2–3 weeks
STAGE 05

Production & Export

Production is scheduled, QA is checked, and the container is loaded ex-Busan. Export documents are prepared in-house.

FOB / CIF
§ 06 — WHY K-BEVERAGE PARTNERS

For buyers who need Korea-side execution.

We are not building a consumer brand here. This site is for buyers who need fruit soju or glass-bottle RTD made in Korea and exported with the right documents.

Option A
Large producer
Option B
K-Beverage Partners
Option C
Trading broker
Sample timing
9 – 18 months
Sample timing
4 – 8 weeks for sample
Sample timing
8 – 14 weeks (variable)
MOQ
Container scale only
MOQ
Pilot volumes available
MOQ
Depends on factory
Recipe / ABV changes
Limited
Recipe / ABV changes
Can be adjusted
Recipe / ABV changes
Needs factory check
Project contact
Sales rep
Project contact
One Histrade contact
Project contact
Broker contact
Export documents
Outsourced
Export documents
Handled in-house
Export documents
Outsourced
Slow for small custom work
One desk for spec, production and export documents
Factory and margin vary by case
REASON · 01

Export paperwork is part of the job.

COO, COA, HS code, invoice, packing list and label copy are handled with the production schedule.

REASON · 02

Small first orders can be discussed.

Pilot quantities are possible for first-time buyers. Container-scale orders are handled for established distributors.

REASON · 03

Recipe and packaging can be adjusted.

Flavor, ABV, bottle, label and carton details are confirmed by market and channel.

REASON · 04

Experience with several export markets.

We have handled projects for Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe and the Middle East.

REASON · 05

Fewer handoffs.

One Korea-side contact follows the spec, production schedule and export document set.

REASON · 06

Soju and RTD for export shelves.

The product range is kept narrow: fruit soju and clear glass-bottle RTD.

§ 07 — BUYER PROFILES

Who we serve.

Typical buyer types for Korean fruit soju and glass-bottle RTD projects.

IMPORTERS

Importers buying Korean soju.

Volume buyers and multi-SKU orders.

Bonded warehouse support
Multi-region routing
Long-term contract pricing
One project contact
DISTRIBUTORS

Distributors adding fruit soju.

Fruit soju and RTD SKUs for existing sales channels.

Exclusive territory rights
Master carton optimization
Co-branded promo packs
Sample kits for sales reps
RETAILERS

Retailers making private label SKUs.

Supermarket and convenience chain own-brand orders.

Full pack development
Shelf-ready master cartons
Barcode & SKU registration
Seasonal SKU rotation
BRAND OPERATORS

Alcohol brands adding Korean SKUs.

Add soju or RTD without setting up Korean production yourself.

White-label manufacturing
Recipe IP protection
NDA-first onboarding
Co-development on flavor
K-FOOD COMPANIES

K-food companies adding drinks.

Pair food exports with fruit soju or RTD SKUs.

Cross-aisle merchandising
Matched brand language
Shared export documentation
Joint trade-show presence
§ 08 — CERTIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCE

HACCP

Food Safety

ISO 22000

Food Mgmt.

FDA (US)

U.S. Export

EU Compliance

Label / Customs

Halal

On Request

K-Origin

COO Issued
§ 09 — CASE STUDIES

Recent OEM cases.

Recent private label and OEM cases. Buyer names are hidden under NDA.

North America · Green Bottle Soju
CASE · 01 · IMPORTER

Private label fruit soju for U.S. importer.

Strawberry and peach SKUs in green glass. Label copy, COO and FDA documents handled with one project contact.

Region
USA — West Coast
SKUs
4
Volume
2 × 40ft
Lead
14 weeks
Cycle
2 reorders Y1
South-East Asia · Glass Bottle RTD
CASE · 02 · DISTRIBUTOR

Low-ABV yuzu RTD for SEA distributor.

Clear glass RTD format, multilingual label and master carton spec for tropical-climate logistics.

Region
VN / TH
SKUs
2
Volume
1 × 40ft
Lead
11 weeks
Cycle
Quarterly
Europe · Clear Bottle Soju
CASE · 03 · RETAILER

Clear-bottle fruit soju for EU retailer.

Clear glass format, dual-language label and retail shelf pack for a seasonal order.

Region
EU Retail
SKUs
3
Volume
1 × 20ft
Lead
13 weeks
Cycle
Seasonal

* Brand names withheld under NDA. Available on request after qualification.

§ 10 — BUYER FAQ

Buyer FAQ.

Common questions before sending an RFQ.

Q · 01
What is your minimum order quantity?
MOQ depends on product type, bottle format and market. Pilot quantities can be discussed for first orders.
Q · 02
How long does sample development take?
Typical sample lead time is 4–6 weeks after the basic spec is approved. Two revision rounds are included.
Q · 03
Do you provide export documentation?
Yes. HS code, Certificate of Origin, COA, label copy review and freight-forwarder contact can be handled in-house.
Q · 04
Can I use my own brand label and design?
Yes. You can send finished artwork, or ask our design team to prepare a draft. We check market-specific label copy.
Q · 05
Are samples free?
Sample fees depend on the project. Stock-formula samples are usually free for qualified buyers. Custom liquid work may require a development fee.
Q · 06
Do you sign NDAs?
Yes. Buyer briefs are treated as confidential, and we can counter-sign an NDA before detailed spec exchange.
Q · 07
What Incoterms do you support?
FOB Busan is standard. CIF, EXW and DDP can be discussed by project.
Q · 08
Can you produce halal or sugar-free formulations?
Yes. Halal-compliant runs, low-sugar and sugar-free recipes can be reviewed by project.
§ 11 — INQUIRY / RFQ

Send a project brief.

Tell us the market, product idea and estimated order quantity. We review each request and reply with next steps.

FORM 08 — PROJECT BRIEFKBP-XXXX

Avg. response time: 1 business day • All inquiries treated under NDA

Korea soju OEM, RTD contract production, private label beverages.

K-Beverage Partners is operated by Histrade for overseas buyers who need Korean fruit soju or glass-bottle RTD OEM. We help confirm the bottle format, liquid profile, label copy, carton spec and export documents before production.

The current product range is limited to green-bottle fruit soju in 360/375ml, clear-bottle fruit soju in 360/375ml, 750ml soju bottles, and clear glass-bottle RTD. Flavor, sweetness, carbonation and ABV are reviewed by project.

Production is arranged through an affiliated Korean manufacturing network. HACCP, ISO 22000, FDA, EU, Halal and Korea-origin documents are checked by project and destination market.

Importers, distributors, retailers and brand operators use this site to send an RFQ for Korean soju or RTD production. The first review covers product format, target market, order volume, timeline and required export documents.

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