GMP Certified · FDA-Registered · USA-Based
Nutraceutical Gummy Manufacturer for Established Brands
Premium pectin and gelatin gummy vitamins engineered for taste, stability, and scale.
Pectin
Vegan gelling option
gelatin also available
10-12 wks
Standard lead time
from receipt of payment
3rd-party
Tested
COAs available for your run
Definition
What Is Custom Gummy Manufacturing?
A nutraceutical gummy manufacturer blends active ingredients with a pectin or gelatin base, deposits the mixture into molds and finishes the gummies for bottling. Private Label Express makes custom gummies for established brands with a 500,000-gummy minimum per SKU and a standard 10-12 week lead time from receipt of your payment.
Custom gummy manufacturing is the process of producing flavored, chewable dietary supplements by blending active ingredients with a gelling agent (pectin or gelatin), sweeteners, flavors, and colors, then depositing the mixture into molds and allowing it to set at controlled temperature and humidity. Finished gummies are coated, polished, inspected, and bottled under cGMP conditions per 21 CFR Part 111.
Why brands choose gummies
Consumer compliance — the rate at which people consistently take their supplements — is measurably higher for gummies than for capsules or tablets because of taste and ease of use. For brands targeting mainstream consumers, families, or the growing 35–55 wellness demographic, gummies represent the high-potential format for repeat purchase and customer loyalty.
Brand fit
Is a gummy the right format for your brand?
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Cost to make
Customer compliance
Why brands choose gummies
- ✓High consumer compliance — people actually enjoy taking them, which drives reorders
- ✓Strong subscription retention
- ✓Well suited to immune, sleep, and beauty formulas
- ✓Strong social and UGC potential — gummies are visually appealing and shareable
Things to know before you commit
- →Most expensive form to make, with a higher per-unit cost than capsules
- →Lower active dose per serving — gummies can't hold as much ingredient as a capsule
- →Some ingredients don't survive gummy production temperatures (90–100°C)
- →Skepticism from serious supplement buyers who see gummies as candy
Best fit
DTC subscription brands, mainstream wellness products, sleep and beauty supplements, children's vitamins, and any brand where customer enjoyment directly drives LTV.
May not be the right fit
Brands targeting serious athletes, clinical-minded buyers, or formulas with very high active doses per serving.
Not sure which form is right for your brand?
Compare all four forms side by side →What We Produce
Gummy Types We Manufacture
Pectin (Vegan)
VeganDerived from citrus or apple. 100% plant-based. Translucent appearance, wider temperature stability than gelatin.
Gelatin
Most PopularTraditional gummy texture. Superior elasticity and mouthfeel. Bovine or porcine-derived. Most economical.
Sugar-Free
SpecialtySweetened with allulose, erythritol, or stevia. Ideal for keto and low-calorie supplement lines.
Functional Coating
Add-onSour sugar, natural wax polish, or sugar coating applied post-molding for shelf stability, gloss, and improved appearance.
Capabilities
Gummy Manufacturing Specifications
Our facility is built for high-volume commercial production. Every specification below is verified in-process and confirmed by third-party laboratory testing before any lot is released.
Get a Custom Quote →| MOQ | 500,000 gummies per SKU |
| Available shapes | Bear, cube, ring, and custom molds available |
| Gelling agents | Pectin (vegan), gelatin (bovine/porcine) |
| Sweeteners | Cane sugar, allulose, erythritol, stevia |
| Standard lead time | 10-12 weeks from receipt of payment |
| Testing standards | Potency (HPLC), USP microbial, heavy metals |
| Regulatory | cGMP 21 CFR Part 111, FDA-registered facility |
Certain specialty products may involve qualified international manufacturing or encapsulation facilities. Product-specific manufacturing origin is confirmed during the quotation and order-approval process.
How It Works
The Gummy Manufacturing Process
From formula intake to certified finished product. Every step is documented, tested, and traceable — because your brand's reputation depends on it.
Formula Intake & R&D
Submit your target function, active ingredients, and volume goals. Our R&D team reviews your formula for ingredient synergy, regulatory compliance, and cost-per-bottle efficiency before committing to a pilot run.
Raw Material Sourcing & QC
We source every raw material from audited suppliers and verify identity and purity against the certificate of analysis using FTIR spectroscopy before any ingredient enters production.
Pilot Run & Approval
A pilot batch is produced at reduced scale to verify blend uniformity, fill weight accuracy, and finished-product appearance. You review and approve a physical sample before full-scale production begins.
Full-Scale Production
Your formula runs on our dedicated production line with continuous in-process quality controls: hardness/fill weight checks, content uniformity sampling, and environmental monitoring at defined intervals.
Third-Party Testing & Release
Products we manufacture are third-party tested, and Certificates of Analysis and batch records are available for your run.
What We Formulate
Top Gummy Formulation Categories
The supplement categories below represent the high-demand and profitable gummies-format products in the U.S. market. Our R&D team specializes in all of them.
Immune Support
Elderberry, Vitamin C, Zinc, Echinacea
Hair, Skin & Nails
Biotin, Collagen Peptides, Vitamin E
Sleep & Relaxation
Melatonin, L-Theanine, Magnesium Glycinate
Children's Vitamins
Multivitamins, Vitamin D3, Omega-3 DHA
Energy & Focus
B-Complex, CoQ10, Green Tea Extract
Weight Management
Apple Cider Vinegar, CLA, Garcinia Cambogia
Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance for Your Custom Gummy Run
Products we manufacture are third-party tested, and Certificates of Analysis and batch records are available for your run.
| Capability | Private Label Express |
|---|---|
| GMP-certified | ✓ |
| FDA-registered facility | ✓ |
| Third-party tested | ✓ |
| Certificates of Analysis and batch records available for your run | ✓ |
| Help developing your formula | ✓ |
| Optional fulfillment | ✓ |
Robert De Lima
· Founder & CEO, Private Label ExpressWith a background in pharmaceutical manufacturing, Robert founded Private Label Express in 2010 to correct the transparency and reliability issues endemic to the dietary supplement contract manufacturing industry. He oversees formulation standards and quality systems across all production lines.
Fact-checked by Private Label Express Quality Review Board · Updated June 2026
Common Questions
Gummy Manufacturing — FAQ
Questions about our gummies manufacturing process, capabilities, and specifications.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom gummy manufacturing?+
Do you manufacture vegan gummies?+
How do you ensure active ingredient stability in gummies?+
Can you develop a custom flavor for my gummy?+
Do you produce sugar-free gummies?+
What gummy shapes and bottle counts are available?+
We make gummies through our dietary supplement contract manufacturing. If you ship 500 or more orders a month, our team can also store and ship your finished products through our supplement 3PL services.
Ready to Scale?
Start Your Custom Gummy Run
If you're an established brand-owner ready to scale your gummies line, our team will review your formula and volume goals and respond within one business day.
Minimum 500,000 gummies per SKU · Serious inquiries only · Founded 2010