Wholesale Guide

How to Brief a Factory on Mint Ice — Private Label Programmes

Published 2026-04-06 · 6 min read · by the VapeWholesaleHub sourcing team

A good mint ice programme is boring in the best sense: same taste, same draw, same carton count, every single time. Getting there requires a shared vocabulary between you and the factory. Consider this page that vocabulary.

Mint Ice product overview — Reference view of the mint ice line prepared for wholesale evaluation.

Turning Mint Ice Into Repeats

Rotate mint ice facing rather than price for the first month. Visibility changes sell-through more reliably than a small discount, and it does not train customers to wait for offers.

The Specification That Matters

A written mint ice specification should be short enough to read in a minute and precise enough to argue about. If a factory cannot confirm a number in writing, assume the number is whatever is cheapest that week.

Reference specification for Mint Ice orders
Product category	Pod system
Resistance band	0.6 - 0.8 ohm
Capacity tolerance	+/- 2%
Puff count method	Machine cycle 3s on / 27s off
Master carton	120 units
Carton weight	11.0 kg
Shelf life	12 months
Storage	15-25 C, dry, away from direct light

Quality Control in Practice

Keep a photo record of every mint ice approval sample. Written descriptions age badly; a dated photograph next to a delivered unit settles most arguments in seconds.

Agree the tolerance band in writing before approving artwork.
Confirm the current customs classification with your own broker.
Plan the switch from air to sea freight before you need it.
Start with a mixed carton and let your own sell-through decide.
Ask how the factory measures puff count, then compare like with like.

Pricing and Margin

When mint ice input costs move, ask which component moved. A generic price increase hides whether you are paying for cells, packaging or simply a busy production calendar.

Tiered pricing works best when the tiers match real customer behaviour. Most mint ice buyers will take the second tier if the step is modest and the third tier only if they can see a genuine reason to hold more stock.

Indicative reference points for planning purposes: entry tier from USD 1.93 per unit at 500 units, mid tier at USD 1.05, and volume tier at USD 0.72 for full container quantities. These figures move with specification, packaging and freight, so treat them as a shape rather than a quote.

Positioning Mint Ice on Your Shelf

Mint Ice rewards retailers who can explain it in one sentence. If your team needs a paragraph, the range is too complicated for the space it occupies.

A tight mint ice range with deep availability usually outsells a wide range with thin stock. Customers who find their line in stock come back; customers who are told to wait do not.

Practical Checklist

Agree the tolerance band in writing before approving artwork.
Confirm the current customs classification with your own broker.
Model landed cost, not ex-works price, when comparing quotes.
Keep sealed retained samples from every production batch.
Write the complaint threshold into the order terms.
Start with a mixed carton and let your own sell-through decide.

Frequently Asked Questions

How should mint ice be stored?

Cool, dry and out of direct sunlight. Heat and light are the two things that shorten shelf life fastest. Rotate stock by batch code rather than by arrival date, and keep cartons off concrete floors in humid warehouses.

Can you match an existing product I already sell?

Often yes, provided we can measure it properly. Send a physical sample and we will report back on what can be matched, what will differ slightly, and why. An honest gap is more useful than a vague promise.

What if I only need a small first order?

That is normal and sensible. A mixed carton lets you test mint ice in your own market before committing to a production run, and the specification you approve at that stage carries through to larger orders unchanged.

What is the usual minimum order for mint ice?

For a standard production run the minimum is normally one master carton per flavour, though mixed cartons can be arranged for a first order. If you are testing the line, ask about a sample pack first and treat the freight as part of your research budget.

Is there a warranty on mint ice?

Manufacturing defects are covered against the retained sample standard. Normal wear, misuse and damage after opening are not. We publish the threshold in the order terms so both sides know exactly what the claim process looks like.

Next Step

Whether you order from us or elsewhere, keep a retained sample from every batch. It costs almost nothing and it is the single most effective protection available to a mint ice buyer.

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