Florida supplement manufacturer
HBM operates three production facilities in Tampa Bay, FL, with gummy and liquid manufacturing held in-house.
HBM is a Florida supplement manufacturer headquartered in Tampa Bay, with three facilities in the region. The gummy operation runs from two 30,000 sq ft buildings in St. Petersburg, FL, plus a 3,000 sq ft R&D lab, 100% temperature controlled. Output reaches 90,000,000 gummies and 750,000 liters per month. HBM holds 8 certifications including FDA Registration, NSF, USDA Organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, and Florida DBPR. Bench sample through commercial production stays under one roof, one quality system, and one batch record chain. Most US contract manufacturers route gummy or liquid runs to a partner. HBM does not.
Buyers searching for a Florida supplement manufacturer are usually weighing two things: where the plant actually sits, and what stays in-house versus what gets brokered out. Both matter for lead time, audit access, and FDA inspection coverage. This page answers both. It covers the Tampa Bay footprint, the gummy and liquid capacity that runs inside HBM walls, the certifications HBM holds in Florida, and how that compares to the broker model common to the rest of the industry.
Where HBM operates in Florida
HBM is headquartered in Tampa Bay, FL, with three facilities in the region. The gummy facility sits in St. Petersburg, FL, across two 30,000 sq ft buildings. A 3,000 sq ft R&D lab is attached to the gummy operation. The full footprint is 100% temperature controlled. The liquid operation runs separately in Tampa Bay. It holds 2,500L of total mixing capacity across three 500L vessels and one 1,000L vessel. Each vessel is jacketed with a high-speed roto-stator and sweeping blades.
What HBM manufactures in Florida
Two pillars run in-house: gummies and liquids. Every other dosage form is routed to a vetted partner network. The gummy lines run four continuous depositing stations at 300KG/hour each (two run at a time). Combined rated throughput is 600KG/hour. Actual output is 3,000,000 gummies per day and 90,000,000 per month. Sugar and sugar-free clean-label base systems both run on the same lines. The liquid lines cover water-based, oil-based, emulsion, liposomal, and suspension systems. Daily output is 25,000 liters. Monthly output is 750,000 liters. Fill range on the semi-automatic lines runs 3ml to 64oz.
Florida-specific certifications
HBM holds 8 certifications. The Florida DBPR registration is the state-level food and supplement manufacturing license required to operate in Florida. It runs alongside federal FDA Registration. The full cert list: FDA Registration, NSF, Non-GMO Project Verified, USDA Organic, Ecocert, Health Canada, Florida DBPR, and Made in USA. Each cert is held by the HBM facility itself, not by a partner site. Audit access is direct.
Why Florida manufacturing matters for the buyer
Three operational reasons. First, audit access. A Tampa Bay facility is reachable from most US metros in a same-day flight. Buyers who want to walk the line can. Second, inspection coverage. The FDA’s Atlanta District Office covers Florida supplement facilities. Florida DBPR adds state-level oversight on top of federal cGMP. Two regulators reduce single-point failure risk. Third, supply chain proximity. Many ingredient distributors operate East Coast hubs. Shorter ingredient lead times into the plant flow through to shorter commercial production lead times out of the plant. HBM commercial runs ship in 4-8 weeks.
How HBM compares to the broker model
Most US contract manufacturers list gummy or liquid capability on their site but route the actual run to a partner facility. The buyer gets a quote, signs a PO, and the project crosses to a second site for production. Quality systems, batch records, and timelines split across two organizations. HBM keeps both pillars in-house. Bench sample, pilot batch, and commercial production all happen in Florida under one quality system. The handoff that costs most projects two to four months does not exist here.
Frequently asked questions
Where is HBM located in Florida?
HBM is headquartered in Tampa Bay, FL. The gummy facility runs from St. Petersburg, FL, across two 30,000 sq ft buildings plus a 3,000 sq ft R&D lab. The liquid facility operates separately in Tampa Bay. All three sites are 100% temperature controlled. As a Florida supplement manufacturer, HBM keeps gummies and liquids in-house and does not route either pillar to a partner site.
Is HBM registered with Florida DBPR?
Yes. HBM holds Florida DBPR registration, the state license required to manufacture food and supplements in Florida. DBPR sits alongside HBM's FDA Registration and six other certifications. The full count is 8 certifications. State and federal oversight both apply directly to the HBM facilities, not to a contracted partner site.
What does HBM manufacture in Florida?
HBM manufactures supplement gummies and supplement liquids in Florida. Gummy output is 90,000,000 units per month. Liquid output is 750,000 liters per month. Other dosage forms like capsules, tablets, softgels, and powders are routed to vetted partners case by case. The two in-house pillars cover both sugar and sugar-free gummies plus water-based, oil-based, emulsion, liposomal, and suspension liquids.
Can buyers audit the HBM Florida facility?
Yes. HBM facilities are open to buyer audits with advance scheduling. Tampa Bay is reachable same-day from most US metros. The St. Petersburg gummy site and the Tampa Bay liquid site are both available to walk. Quality system documents, batch records, and equipment calibration records are accessible during the audit window.
How fast can a Florida-made product reach commercial production?
HBM returns a formal preliminary estimate in 24 hours. Bench samples run 2 to 4 weeks. Pilot batches run 2 to 4 weeks. Commercial production runs 4 to 8 weeks after pilot approval. The full path from NDA signing to final shipment moves through HBM's 10-step framework. All stages happen in the Florida facilities.
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