Beyond the Boutique Blender: How to Scale Your Supplement Brand Without Hitting a Manufacturing Ceiling

Don’t let your manufacturer become your ceiling. Every fast-growing wellness brand eventually hits a dangerous crossroads. You started your company with a vision, found a boutique blender to handle your initial runs, and successfully navigated the hurdles of starting a supplement brand. But now, the momentum is shifting. Your order volumes are surging, Q3 and … Read more

Expert Strategy & Guides: MOQ and Strategic Cost Reduction (Refinement Focus)

How can I reduce the per-unit cost of my supplements when working with a contract manufacturer? To reduce the per-unit cost of supplements, brands should focus on simplifying packaging (e.g., standard bottles vs. custom molds), optimizing the form factor (e.g., tablets vs. complex liquids), utilizing high-volume stock formulas for launch, and establishing long-term volume commitments … Read more

Navigating FDA Compliance for Supplement Labels

How does a contract manufacturer HELP ensure my product label is FDA compliant? You’ve poured time, passion, and capital into perfecting your unique supplement formula. The next crucial step is designing the label—the vital communication tool that connects your product with your customer. This label needs to do two things perfectly: capture attention and adhere … Read more

Frequently Asked Questions about Quality Supplement Manufacturing: A Comprehensive Guide

Frequently Asked Questions About Quality Supplement Manufacturing

A Guide To Quality Supplement Manufacturing Frequently Asked Questions Dietary supplements play a vital role in supporting people’s overall health and well-being. However, the process of supplement manufacturing can be complex and very intricate in order to meet industry standards on safety and effectiveness. To shed light on the subject, this blog post provides a … Read more

Introducing Our New Vice President

introducing our new vice president of QSM Mark Vanderpool

Introducing Mark Vanderpool: A New Era of Quality and Efficiency at QSM We’re thrilled to welcome Mark Vanderpool as our new Company Vice President! Mark brings a wealth of experience to the QSM team, boasting over 25 years in manufacturing, with a remarkable 10+ years specifically focused on the food and nutrition industry. Elevating Efficiency … Read more

The Herbal Supplement Industry in 2021

Herbal Supplement Industry

  While herbal medicine isn’t a new idea, 2020 set a record for herbal supplements sales bypassing $10 billion for the first time. This means sales rose 17.3% from 2019 and it seems like the industry will continue to grow as consumers look for ways to increase their immune system and overall health. The most … Read more

How to Start a Supplement Company

How to Start a Supplement Company

Starting your own supplement company can be rewarding and profitable. The supplement industry is worth $121.6 billion dollars and it’s only going to grow from here. With so much money on the table it’s tempting to dive right in.

There’s a lot of interest in the supplement industry and so many people wanting to carve out their own share it’s important to take things one step at a time in order to achieve lasting, long-term success.

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Top Dietary Supplement Categories

Top Dietary Supplement Categories

The dietary supplement industry is growing and there’s a lot of opportunity. This also means that there’s a lot of competition. That’s why it’s so important to know as much about the industry as possible. Understanding what categories and supplements are the most popular in order to get ahead. Keep reading to learn which categories … Read more

How to Scale Your Supplement Business

How to Scale Your Supplement Business

Building a supplement business is fun and exciting especially when your business is successful and profitable. Taking the next steps to really scale your supplement company can be overwhelming and nerve wracking. Trying to grow a supplement business that isn’t ready to grown can be extremely frustrating when you don’t get the results you were … Read more

Deep Dive into Resveratrol with Future Market Insights

Deep Dive into Resveratrol with Future Market Insights

ESOMAR-certified consulting firm Future Market Insights’ report on global resveratrol market forecasts a positive outlook through 2021. The market is poised to expand at over 8.4% CAGR between 2021 and 2031. Rising demand for natural ingredient from diverse end-use industries is primarily underpinning growth. Furthermore, FMI estimates resveratrol sales to surpass a value of US $102 million through … Read more