Gummy vitamins manufacturer
In-house gummy vitamin production at HBM's St. Petersburg, FL facility. Pectin clean-label base systems, sugar and sugar-free.
HBM is a gummy vitamins manufacturer running production in-house at a St. Petersburg, FL facility. Four continuous depositing stations deliver 300KG/hour each (two run at a time), 600KG/hour combined, and 90,000,000 gummies per month. Both base systems are pectin-set and clean label: a sugar system (tapioca syrup, cane sugar, water, pectin) and a sugar-free system (FOS, allulose, water, pectin). Standard sizes run 2g to 6g with a 3.75g average. Active load sits at 10-17% by weight, with 33% as the ceiling. HBM holds 8 certifications including FDA Registration, NSF, USDA Organic, and Non-GMO Project Verified. Most US contract manufacturers route gummy vitamin production to a partner. HBM does not.
Gummy vitamins manufacturing specs
| Facility | St. Petersburg, FL. Two 30,000 sq ft buildings plus a 3,000 sq ft R&D lab. 100% temperature controlled. |
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| Capacity | 90,000,000 gummies per month. 3,000,000 per day. |
| Depositors | 4 continuous depositing stations at 300KG/hour each (two run at a time). 600KG/hour combined. |
| Base systems | Pectin sugar (clean label). Pectin sugar-free (FOS, allulose, clean label). |
| Gummy sizes | 2g, 3g, 4g, 5g, 6g. 3.75g average. |
| Active load | 10-17% by weight average. 33% maximum. |
| MOQ | 300,000 gummies. 600,000 at smaller mold sizes. |
| Lead times | Quote 24 hours. Bench 2-4 weeks. Pilot 2-4 weeks. Commercial 4-8 weeks. |
| Certifications | FDA Registration, NSF, USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Ecocert, Health Canada, Florida DBPR, Made in USA. |
Vitamin selection and active load
The vitamin dose drives the gummy size. A 500mg vitamin C at 15% active load needs a 3.33g gummy. HBM rounds to a deposit-able size, typically 4g. Multi-vitamin SKUs with iron, zinc, or magnesium need a chelation review. These minerals can weaken the pectin gel and produce a syrupy set.
Base system choice
HBM runs two clean-label base systems. The sugar system uses tapioca syrup, cane sugar, water, and pectin. The sugar-free system uses FOS chicory root fiber, allulose, water, and pectin. Sugar reads better for mass-market vitamin SKUs. Sugar-free reads better for diabetic-friendly and keto positioning. Both are vegan and pectin-set.
Heat-sensitive vitamin handling
Pectin deposition runs at 95-105°C. Vitamin C, B-complex, and probiotics need stable forms or encapsulation to survive. HBM’s R&D team specifies the active form at bench sample. Overages are calculated against the verified degradation curve, not a guess.
Flavor and coating
B-complex, iron, and zinc bring bitterness. HBM layers flavor masking at the bench stage and validates against a trained panel. Coating options include carnauba wax, tapioca starch, wax plus starch, sugar, and custom. Sugar coatings amplify sweetness on bitter vitamin loads without changing the base recipe.
Scale-up under one quality system
Bench sample, pilot batch, and commercial run all happen at the same St. Petersburg facility. One batch record chain. One COA format. The formula locked at pilot is the formula run at commercial scale. No transfer to a partner plant.
HBM vs most gummy vitamin contract manufacturers
We run our own gummy lines. The formula a buyer signs off at pilot is the formula that ships at commercial scale.
William Oliver, Co-founder, HBM
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOQ for gummy vitamins at HBM?
HBM's standard MOQ for gummy vitamins is 300,000 gummies per SKU. Smaller mold sizes run at a 600,000 MOQ. The MOQ covers both sugar and sugar-free pectin base systems. Custom mold projects keep the same MOQ but add the tooling cost. Reorders on an existing formula can run faster and tighter on inventory commitment.
How long does it take to launch a gummy vitamin with HBM?
HBM returns a formal preliminary estimate within 24 hours of an NDA-backed brief. Bench samples take 2-4 weeks. Pilot batch takes 2-4 weeks. Commercial production takes 4-8 weeks. The total runway is roughly 8-16 weeks from signed NDA to shipped commercial run. The variance comes from formula complexity and packaging readiness.
Can HBM handle heat-sensitive vitamins like vitamin C and probiotics?
Yes. Pectin deposition at HBM runs at 95-105°C. Heat-sensitive vitamins are specified in a stable form at the bench stage. Common solutions include coated or encapsulated vitamin C, heat-stable probiotic strains, and overage calculations against verified degradation curves. HBM's R&D team locks the form and the overage before pilot.
Does HBM run sugar-free gummy vitamins?
Yes. HBM runs a clean-label sugar-free base system using FOS chicory root fiber, allulose, water, and pectin. The sugar-free system fits diabetic-friendly and keto-positioned vitamin SKUs. Texture runs slightly softer than the sugar version. Flavor masking takes more work on bitter vitamin loads. Both base systems are vegan and pectin-set.
What certifications does HBM hold for gummy vitamin manufacturing?
HBM holds 8 certifications. These include 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. The full audit chain runs under one quality system. Bench, pilot, and commercial runs share the same batch record format.
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