What are the margins and payment terms offered by major drinks distribution partners like CLF and Tree of Life?

Members who work with major drinks distributors report consistently long payment terms but variable margins depending on the retail accounts supplied.

**CLF** — Members using CLF report 90-day payment terms. One member noted CLF can be "expensive on the marketing front." Another member found their margins "extremely high" and decided not to proceed, though noted that negotiation on terms may be possible. CLF works well for supplying specific retailers like Planet Organic, where margins are described as "working for now." One member (Punchy) works with CLF and considers them "okay" overall.

**Tree of Life** — Limited feedback in community; one member expressed interest but no direct user testimonials were shared.

**Payment terms caveat** — 90-day payment terms appear standard across distributors for retail supply routes. Members should factor this into cash flow planning when evaluating distributor partnerships.