Supplement formulation services
10-step framework. 24-hour preliminary estimate. Bench to commercial under one roof in Tampa Bay, FL.
HBM's supplement formulation services run on a 10-step framework from NDA to final release. Bench samples take 2-4 weeks. Pilot batches take 2-4 weeks. Commercial production takes 4-8 weeks. Formal preliminary estimates land in 24 hours. The R&D lab is 3,000 sq ft inside HBM's St. Petersburg, FL gummy facility. Custom supplement formulation, reformulation, and rapid launch projects share one quality system and eight certifications including FDA Registration, NSF, USDA Organic, and Non-GMO Project Verified. Most contract manufacturers route R&D to a partner lab. HBM keeps formulation, pilot, and commercial under one roof and one batch record chain.
HBM runs supplement R&D in-house. One 10-step framework, a 3,000 sq ft lab at the St. Petersburg gummy facility, 24-hour preliminary estimates, and a 2-4 week bench sample window before pilot.
R&D specs
| Framework | 10 steps from NDA to final release |
|---|---|
| Preliminary estimate | 24 hours |
| Bench samples | 2-4 weeks |
| Pilot batch | 2-4 weeks |
| Commercial production | 4-8 weeks |
| R&D lab | 3,000 sq ft, St. Petersburg, FL |
| Dosage forms (in-house) | Gummies, liquids |
| Certifications | FDA Registration, NSF, USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, Ecocert, Health Canada, Florida DBPR, Made in USA |
10-step framework
NDA, discovery, formula review, preliminary estimate, bench, packaging review, quote, pilot, commercial, release.
10-step framework
Commercial production
4-8 week commercial runs at 90M gummies per month or 750,000L liquid capacity.
Commercial production
Reformulation
Reformulation of an existing SKU to lower cost, improve stability, or meet a new spec.
ReformulationThe 10-step R&D framework
- NDA signing
Mutual NDA before any formula details are exchanged. - Discovery call
Target spec, dosage form, label claims, market, and timing. - Formula review
R&D reviews the active load, base system fit, and manufacturability. - Formal preliminary estimate
Written estimate within 24 hours of formula review. - Bench samples
2-4 weeks. Iterated until the brand signs off on taste, texture, and appearance. - Packaging review
Bottle, closure, label, and unit-pack confirmed before pilot. - Formal quote and PO
Locked unit price, MOQ, and lead time. PO triggers pilot. - Pilot batch
2-4 weeks. Runs on the same line that will run commercial. - Commercial production
4-8 weeks. One batch record chain from pilot through commercial. - Final release and shipment
QA release against batch record, COA, and label spec.
HBM vs most contract manufacturers
| HBM | Most contract manufacturers |
|---|---|
| In-house, 3,000 sq ft lab at the production facility | Partner lab off-site |
| 24 hours | 3-10 business days |
| Same quality system, one batch record chain | Hand-off between R&D shop and manufacturer |
| Gummies and liquids | Often one form, rest brokered |
| 8 certifications across one quality system | Varies by partner site |
We don't hand the file to a partner lab. The chemist who writes the bench formula is in the same building as the depositor that runs commercial.
William Oliver, Co-founder, HBM
Frequently asked questions
How fast does HBM turn around a supplement quote?
HBM returns a formal preliminary estimate within 24 hours of the formula review call. That estimate covers unit price, MOQ, and lead time. It is preliminary because the locked quote follows bench samples and packaging review. The 24 hour supplement quote applies to gummies and liquids, which are HBM's in-house dosage forms.
What dosage forms does HBM formulate in-house?
HBM formulates and manufactures two dosage forms in-house: [gummies](/gummies/) and [liquids](/liquids/). Gummy capacity runs to 90 million units per month across four continuous depositors. Liquid capacity runs to 750,000L per month across 2,500L of mixing. Capsules, tablets, softgels, powders, and stick packs are routed to vetted partners case by case rather than offered as a public service.
How long do custom supplement formulation projects take?
Custom supplement formulation at HBM runs 2-4 weeks for bench samples. Pilot batches add another 2-4 weeks. Commercial production adds 4-8 weeks. Total bench to first commercial release lands in 8-16 weeks for most projects. Active load, ingredient sourcing, and packaging lead time shift the window. HBM commits to the locked timeline at formal quote.
Can HBM reformulate an existing supplement?
Yes. HBM handles [reformulation](/r-and-d/reformulation/) projects to lower cost, improve stability, swap actives, or meet a new label claim. The work runs through the same 10-step framework starting at formula review. Most reformulations skip discovery and move straight to bench samples. HBM keeps the original batch record visible to the R&D and [quality](/quality/) teams to spot what changed and why.
Does HBM sign an NDA before reviewing a formula?
Yes. NDA signing is step 1 of HBM's 10-step framework. No formula details, label claims, or spec sheets move into formula review until both parties sign. HBM uses a mutual NDA by default. The brand's own NDA template is accepted on request. The NDA covers the formula, the buyer's company name, and the project.
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Formal preliminary estimate in 24 hours on gummy and liquid formulation projects.
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