When choosing a contract manufacturer, one of the most important aspects of the relationship for most people is what the overall cost of the project will be. And, granted, while you may be able to find the same services for much cheaper from a manufacturer outside of the United States, you may be sacrificing quality … Continue reading “What Cost Factors Affect Supplement Manufacturing?”
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RTD Beverages: What is Possible?
At JW Nutritional, we are constantly working to keep up with modern trends that the supplement industry has. And, while powders like protein or pre-workout are still incredibly popular, many consumers are looking for a more convenient, ready to drink options. We have worked with countless brands to develop and manufacture their RTD beverages and … Continue reading “RTD Beverages: What is Possible?”
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Modern Sports Nutrition: Keys to Success
Supplements like protein powders and pre-workout are now more mainstream than ever and the demand for these products continues to grow. This could be a response to the increased drive to live a healthier lifestyle or may just reflect the alternative uses of these products by users that aren’t the typical athlete. For businesses that … Continue reading “Modern Sports Nutrition: Keys to Success”
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Should You Invest in Plant-Based Sports Nutrition?
From Beyond Meat to cashew cheese, vegan options have never been more accessible and plentiful for consumers. And, this is for good reason! Nearly 7 million adults in the U.S. now identify as vegan and 4.3 million identify as vegetarian. While this has greatly influenced the food options found in the grocery store, how has … Continue reading “Should You Invest in Plant-Based Sports Nutrition?”
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Who Gives Supplement Manufacturers GMP Certification?
The FDA continually monitors the supplement industry very closely and works hard to ensure that consumers are protected from any potential problems that may be occurring. And, as the industry continues to grow, the FDA has placed more emphasis on monitoring supplement manufacturers and their clients. Staying GMP compliant is critical for manufacturers that want … Continue reading “Who Gives Supplement Manufacturers GMP Certification?”
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What Are Vegetable Capsules?
Many consumers are making a conscious shift in their dietary choices and converting to a plant-based lifestyle has become more popular than ever before in recent history. Fortunately, this has created new trends that supplement brands can capitalize on when developing their new encapsulated products to not only improve marketing but allow more consumers access … Continue reading “What Are Vegetable Capsules?”
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Where Do Vitamin Supplements Come From?
If you are like most people, you probably envision supplements and other pharmaceuticals as artificial; however, most vitamins seem to get a pass from consumers. Both supplements and vitamins may be composed of natural or artificial ingredients. If you are curious where vitamin supplements come from, this article is a great primer into how vitamins … Continue reading “Where Do Vitamin Supplements Come From?”
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What Does “MFG” Mean on Supplement Packaging?
As a supplement brand, you likely will want to get your products on store shelves or into the hands of consumers as soon as possible to ensure they aren’t thrown out due to expiration. By the same token, consumers are always looking for the freshest products possible to meet their fitness or dietary needs. However, … Continue reading “What Does “MFG” Mean on Supplement Packaging?”
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Supplement Excipients: What Should You Know?
If your brand doesn’t use a “proprietary blend” in its formula, there’s a good chance that you are transparently showing any excipients that may be listed on the supplement facts panel on your products. While considered inactive ingredients, supplement excipients may be categorized under different designation types including coating agents, flavoring agents, lubricants, binders, fillers, … Continue reading “Supplement Excipients: What Should You Know?”
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What Is Supplement Encapsulation?
With the wide variety of products that are available to supplement brands, it can be hard to find the right product mix to meet your individual needs. While each product type generally serves its own purpose, supplement encapsulation has become a popular method industry wide to serve a variety of purposes that consumers are looking … Continue reading “What Is Supplement Encapsulation?”
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