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The Factory6 Advantage: Comprehensive Support for Supplement Brands
It’s no secret that the supplement world is competitive. Choosing the right manufacturer is paramount in order to wisely navigate the complexity of product development, regulatory compliance, and market trends. We empower brands to feel confident with their next steps and we work with their team to help them thrive. With our deep understanding of brand-level challenges, Factory6 is the ideal partner to help you succeed.
Embracing Holistic Health: The Future of Supplementation
In recent years, a profound shift has taken place in the health and wellness industry, marked by a growing consumer demand for holistic health solutions. This movement transcends traditional health products, integrating physical wellness, mental well-being, and environmental sustainability. Let’s explore the factors driving this shift and discover how brands can innovate to meet the rising demand for holistic health opportunities.
Factory6 News: We’re Moving to a Larger Facility
Factory6 is thrilled to announce a major milestone in our journey as a contract manufacturer. We have been hard at work to create an impressive 30,000-square-foot facility in Lindon, Utah, for our team and clients. This move marks another significant step forward in our commitment to providing exceptional customer service and innovative products to our valued brand partners.
8 Reasons Why Brands Manufacture Supplements in the USA
Brands have numerous options when it comes to deciding where to manufacture their products. However, choosing to manufacture supplements in the United States offers distinct advantages that can significantly benefit brands. Let’s take a look at eight reasons why.
Sustainable Oral Care Products: Tablet and Powder Formulations for Healthy Mouths
There’s a better way to unlock bright smiles and healthy mouths. The best part? We can make choices that support sustainability, which 66% of consumers are searching for. Traditional toothpaste tubes and mouthwash bottles are being replaced by tablet and powder formulations. Let’s take a look at the innovative solutions we offer brands.
Rehydrate Your Supplement Line This Summer
Fundamental, yet often overlooked, hydration is a major cornerstone for health. It affects everything from cognitive function to physical performance. However, proper hydration involves replenishing electrolytes — the body's essential minerals — to truly improve wellness. With summer right around the corner, let’s take a closer look at hydration and various electrolyte supplement delivery formats that can help you deliver the best products to consumers.
BHB Ketone Supplementation: Fueling Mental and Physical Endurance
Health-conscious consumers are surging. They are looking for trending products that are well-validated and Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) is one of those. Finally stretching beyond its roots with the ketogenic diet, BHB is a clean energy that takes wellness to another level. From enhancing physical performance to improving brain function, BHB’s versatility makes it a compelling option for brands that want to stand out. Let’s take a closer look at what BHB offers consumers and the supplement industry.
The Science of Slimming: 12 Natural Ingredients for Weight Loss
The demand for effective weight loss solutions will always be on the rise and wellness brands are turning to natural ingredients to meet consumer needs now more than ever. Let’s explore twelve key ingredients that hold promise for product innovation in the weight loss supplement industry. From metabolism boosters to appetite suppressants, these natural wonders offer brands an opportunity to develop cutting-edge formulations that deliver tangible results.
Gracefully Thrive: 15 Ingredients for Healthy Aging Supplements
Finding the metaphorical “fountain of youth” has captivated people for centuries. It can’t be a coincidence that it is something to be ingested since aging begins at a cellular level. With the anti-aging market valued at 62 billion dollars in 2021 and steadily increasing (1), we realize most tactics focus on looking young, but what about longevity? Let’s take a look at some of the ingredients we build products around for brands that support slowing down the aging process.
Gut Health Products with Factory6: Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Postbiotics
Here’s where good health starts - the gut. Scientific research has unraveled the profound influence the gut has on digestion, mental well-being, and immune function, establishing it as the "second brain". People are waking up to this information and seeking effective gut health supplements. With most on the market being subpar, our team at Factory6 has been working hard to bring remarkable live cultures to products. Let’s take a look at a general overview of probiotics prebiotics, and postbiotics.
Breaking up with Your Supplement Manufacturer: When It's Time to Move On
Finding the right manufacturing partner is essential for the success and integrity of your brand. However, as your brand evolves and market demands shift, the relationship with your supplement manufacturer may need reevaluation. Let’s take a look at warning signs that may indicate it's time to break up with your supplement manufacturer.
Beyond the Scoop: A New Era in Creatine Delivery Methods
We’ll cut to the chase and announce that our team has created smooth and delicious formulas for creatine chewable tablets and creatine gummies. These aren’t easy to perfect for several reasons, but because we closely observe trends for our clients we knew innovative approaches around creatine supplementation would be wise to achieve. Why you ask? Let’s get into it.
A Straightforward Guide to Supplement Manufacturing: What You Need to Know Before Getting Started
In the dynamic landscape of the health and wellness industry, dietary supplements have become integral to the pursuit of optimal well-being. If you're contemplating entering the supplement market, it's crucial to educate yourself. With over 20 years of experience in the supplement industry, we help guide our clients at each stage. However, understanding key factors before beginning the manufacturing process is wise.
The Science of Supplement Sensations: Flavor Development Q&A with Factory6’s R&D Specialist
How do you make less-than-appetizing ingredients taste like cotton candy? What tools are used to stay on top of flavor trends? Our lead R&D technician, Conner Stinnett, spills supplement development secrets in this casual yet insightful conversation that helps us better understand the necessary balance of art and science when it comes to crafting flavor.
Beyond Whey: A Closer Look at the Benefits of Vegan Protein Powders
As the demand for plant-based nutrition continues to grow, the fitness and supplement industry has witnessed a notable shift towards incorporating vegan protein powders into various products. While whey and casein proteins have long been staples in the supplement market, there are compelling reasons why formulating products with vegan alternatives may offer unique advantages. Let's explore why building supplement products with vegan protein powders can be beneficial and what types to consider.
The CBD Hype: Is it Coming to an End?
Even with zero THC effects, CBD still managed to deliver a buzz. After a massive boom, sales for supplements with CBD as the primary ingredient declined by 20% in the US this past year (1). This has stirred the industry as businesses wonder where the market is headed. Is popularity dwindling for this functional ingredient or are other factors at play? Let’s consider what could have caused this drop and see where CBD is headed.
Shroom Boom: How Mushrooms Have Powered Up the Supplement Market
Health enthusiasts and curious minds, let's take a look at the rise of a winner – mushrooms. Yep, those fungi have powered up the market, and it's not just about portobellos on your pizza or the buzz surrounding psychedelics. Functional supplements are booming and specific varieties of mushrooms are becoming better known for their health benefits. More than just a tasty topping, these spores of wonder that have been used for centuries are finally making a proper comeback.
Dietary Supplement Ingredients: Sourcing and Testing with a Contract Manufacturer
The foundation of a product’s success is built on what it’s made of. This is why ingredients are so crucial to get right. Partnering with a manufacturer who implements FDA guidelines at each step sets the foundation for quality goods you can be proud of. Our facility employs a rigorous and methodical approach to assess every ingredient and formulation blend that goes into the dietary supplements we make.
Weight Loss Supplement Ingredients to Support New Year’s Resolutions
Whether or not you see weight loss products as controversial, the truth is that almost seventy percent of Americans are overweight or obese (1). In an effort to improve their health, 1 to 2 out of every 5 people are trying to lose weight around the globe (2). The supplement industry sells over two billion dollars worth of products to help consumers reach their goals every year (3), so with wellness resolutions on the horizon, why not develop products now that your customers will be searching for?
Fuel Your Ambition: Turn Your Nutraceutical Dream into Reality with Factory6's Edge
Want to disrupt the health and wellness scene with your own supplement brand? Imagine concocting innovative dietary powerhouses and functional superstars that don't just follow the norm, but set a new standard. If you're ready to rock the industry, Factory6 is here to provide the backstage pass to transform your fantasy into reality.