When it comes to profitable businesses the “consumables” industry, such as food and beverages is a steady, reliable source of income. People will always need these products, but, unlike a car or a television, these products are used immediately, and then need replenishment, rather than lasting for years. Vitamins and minerals are another such consumable product, but to get into this business, you’ll need to secure the services of a supplements manufacturer. Making the right choice for this partner is critical to your business success for several reasons.
If you don’t have any nutritional or pharmaceutical experience then coming up with a safe, suitable formulation for health supplements can be a daunting task. You’ll either need to find a collaborator with to work with closely before bringing your formulation to a supplements manufacturer to follow or, if you find a company that works with clients in this area, you can partner directly with the supplements manufacturer.
Finding a manufacturer that already offers this type of contract manufacturing service, such as Vitakem, brings with it several advantages. A supplements manufacturer that helps you with the formulation can often be the more cost-effective solution since additional services can be “bundled” for a lower cost. This also means that time is saved since the manufacturer itself is going to have product development specialists that are already working towards a formulation in line with the manufacturing infrastructure.
While a supplements manufacturer can be located anywhere in the world, customers and investors looking for quality, reliability, and peace of mind will always respond positively to the words “Made in the USA.” America still has the most advanced research and manufacturing infrastructures in the world, but this is also coupled with the highest quality control standards, and as well as a raft of Federal safety requirements in the form of groups like Food & Drug Administration, or FDA.
This means that American customers themselves will always place more trust in products made in their own country. However, the rigorous standards and higher quality of the product also mean that a supplements manufacturer based in the USA enjoys the same level of trust and prestige among the global audience. While unscrupulous manufacturers in 3rd world countries may lie about the ingredients in a supplement, an American made product will always be exactly what it claims to be, and work as promised.
When you choose Vitakem, you’re working with a manufacturer that understands just how important it is for a business to meet its commitments, especially when it comes to supply, demand, and the distribution channels required to maintain healthy levels of stock.
Vitakem can provide account executives assigned to your business needs. This means that besides you monitoring your business activities, experienced staff within your manufacturing partner are monitoring your supplies, are aware when they begin to run low, and, if given the discretion, can replenish and refresh your inventory before you even need to take action to prevent a sell-out.
While the final quality of the product itself is always going to matter, there is a range of ancillary factors around vitamins and supplements also matter. Packaging, for example, is required not only to protect your product from the elements, but to catch the eye on store shelves, or as a photo on a website and shoppers are browsing online.
Packages have to serve a dual purpose providing an attractive container for your product, while at the same time meeting the legal needs that a country—such as the USA—will have with regards to ingredient listing and product claims. If you don’t have staff on hand to design both the structure and the graphic design of packages for bottles, boxes and other labeling, Vitakem has departments on hand. They can work with you on this important aspect of your vitamin and mineral health supplements to make sure your products present the right image, whether on the shelf or online.
Amazon has now gone from just selling books to becoming one of the largest online retailers in the world. When people can’t buy it in a store, they’re sure to refer to Amazon, so it’s important for you to make sure that if you want to sell beyond brick and mortar stores, your product is available on Amazon.
Vitakem has extensive experience in working with Amazon to make sure that all forms are filled, all regulations—such as FDA compliance—are observed, and that a proper channel of distribution is in place so that when Amazon needs your product, Vitakem is always prepared to supply more.
By choosing to work with Vitakem, you’re working a supplements manufacturer that doesn’t just follow your specifications for your product. You’re getting a partner that can help you navigate a dynamic and constantly changing market with speed, agility, and reliability.
