Private label gummy manufacturer
Pectin gummies made in St. Petersburg, FL. Bench sample to commercial production under one roof.
HBM is a private label gummy manufacturer based in Tampa Bay, FL. Four continuous depositing stations run at 300KG/hour each (two run at a time). Combined throughput is 90,000,000 gummies per month. The standard MOQ is 300,000 units, or 600,000 at smaller mold sizes. Both sugar and sugar-free clean-label base systems are pectin-set. The St. Petersburg facility is two 30,000 sq ft buildings plus a 3,000 sq ft R&D lab. Production runs under 8 certifications including FDA Registration, NSF, USDA Organic, and Non-GMO Project Verified. Most US contract manufacturers route gummy production to a partner. HBM does not.
Private label gummy specs
| MOQ | 300,000 gummies (600,000 at smaller mold sizes) |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 90,000,000 gummies per month |
| Equipment | 4 continuous depositing stations at 300KG/hour each (two run at a time) |
| Base systems | Sugar clean-label, Sugar-free clean-label (pectin-set) |
| Sizes | 2g, 3g, 4g, 5g, 6g (3.75g average) |
| Molds | Cube, Gum Drop, Custom (starting at ~$20,000) |
| Coatings | Wax (carnauba), Tapioca Starch, Wax + Starch, Sugar, Custom |
| Active load | 10-17% average, 33% maximum by weight |
| Lead time | Bench 2-4 weeks, pilot 2-4 weeks, commercial 4-8 weeks |
| Certifications | FDA Registration, NSF, Non-GMO Project Verified, USDA Organic, Ecocert, Health Canada, Florida DBPR, Made in USA |
| Facility | St. Petersburg, FL. Two 30,000 sq ft buildings. 100% temperature controlled. |
Base system selection
HBM offers two pectin-set clean-label base systems. The sugar base uses tapioca syrup, cane sugar, water, and pectin. The sugar-free base uses FOS (chicory root fiber), allulose, water, and pectin. Both keep the under-2% minor list short: natural flavor, natural color, sodium citrate, citric acid. The sugar version delivers the best taste profile. The sugar-free version adds prebiotic fiber and skips the glycemic load.
Flavor profiling and active loading
Active load runs 10-17% by weight on most SKUs. The theoretical ceiling is 33%, but texture and flavor degrade as load climbs. Bitter actives get layered flavor masking at the bench sample stage. Heat-sensitive actives are flagged early because pectin deposition runs at 95-105°C. Per-gummy dose times active load percent sets the required gummy weight, which rounds to a deposit-able size between 2g and 6g.
Mold and coating selection
Standard molds are Cube and Gum Drop. Custom molds start at ~$20,000 depending on complexity and run in parallel with pilot batch. Coatings include wax (carnauba), tapioca starch, wax plus starch, sugar, or custom. Coating choice affects anti-stick behavior, surface finish, moisture barrier, and surface flavor delivery. The coating decision is locked at pilot batch.
Packaging
Two automatic packaging lines run 40,000 60-count units per day. Monthly packaging output is 1,200,000 60-count units. One sachet filler handles 50,000 sachets per day, 1,500,000 per month. Bottle counts, fill counts, label specs, and secondary packaging are confirmed before commercial production.
Lead times from bench to shelf
A formal preliminary estimate returns within 24 hours of NDA and brief. Bench samples land in 2-4 weeks. Pilot batch follows in another 2-4 weeks. Commercial production runs 4-8 weeks after pilot approval. The full path from signed NDA to first commercial release is typically 10 to 20 weeks. Custom molds extend the tail by 4-8 weeks.
HBM vs most contract manufacturers
We run gummies in our own building. The bench chemist and the commercial line operator work under one roof.
William Oliver, Co-founder, HBM
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOQ for a private label gummy manufacturer like HBM?
HBM's standard MOQ is 300,000 gummies per SKU. The MOQ rises to 600,000 gummies at smaller mold sizes because each piece weighs less. The MOQ covers one base system, one flavor, and one mold. Reorders draw from the same base system at the same threshold. Talk to HBM R&D if your launch volume sits below this floor.
How long does a private label gummy run take at HBM?
HBM returns a formal preliminary estimate in 24 hours. Bench samples take 2-4 weeks. Pilot batch takes another 2-4 weeks. Commercial production runs 4-8 weeks after pilot approval. Total bench-to-shelf is typically 10 to 20 weeks. Custom mold tooling adds 4-8 weeks and runs in parallel with pilot. HBM does not tighten these timelines for any sales angle.
What base systems does HBM use for private label gummy supplements?
HBM runs two pectin-set clean-label base systems. The sugar base uses tapioca syrup, cane sugar, water, and pectin. The sugar-free base uses FOS, allulose, water, and pectin. Both keep the under-2% minor list to natural flavor, natural color, sodium citrate, and citric acid. Both are vegan, compatible, and heat-stable through deposition at 95-105°C.
Can HBM handle high active loads for private label vitamin gummies?
HBM runs most SKUs at 10-17% active load by weight. The theoretical ceiling is 33%. Above 17%, texture and flavor get harder to defend. HBM's R&D team prefers to right-size the per-gummy dose against the gummy weight at bench stage. Heat-sensitive and pectin-interfering actives are flagged before the pilot batch.
What certifications cover HBM's private label vitamin gummies?
HBM holds 8 certifications that cover gummy production. The list includes FDA Registration, NSF, USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Ecocert, Health Canada, Florida DBPR, and Made in USA. All certifications apply to the St. Petersburg gummy facility directly. There is no partner facility in the chain. Cert documentation is available under NDA during the R&D process.
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