Case Studies
Every supplier has specifications. Not every supplier has delivered them. Below are typical supply engagements we handle for supplement brands, beverage manufacturers and contract formulators. Customer identities are kept confidential.
Ashwagandha Extract Supply for US Sleep Supplement Brand
Customer Profile
- Industry: Dietary Supplements
- Region: United States
- Company Type: Supplement Brand
- Application: Sleep & Stress Support
Customer Challenge
- Needed a stable ashwagandha supply for a nightly sleep formula with consistent withanolide content
- Previous supplier's assay results varied between batches
- Required full documentation to pass retailer audits
Our Solution
- Recommended a root extract standardized for withanolides, verified by HPLC
- Sent samples with COA and a third-party test report
- Arranged 25 kg drums with reserved-stock planning for quarterly runs
Product Supplied
- Ingredient: Ashwagandha Root Extract
- Specification: 5% Withanolides
- Testing: HPLC, heavy metals, microbiology
- Packaging: 25 kg drums
- Quantity: Repeat quarterly orders
Result
- Batch-to-batch assay variation reduced, audits passed on first review
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Water-Soluble Astaxanthin for an EU Beverage Manufacturer
Customer Profile
- Industry: Functional Beverages
- Region: European Union
- Company Type: Beverage Manufacturer
- Application: Sports & Recovery Drinks
Customer Challenge
- Needed a clean-label astaxanthin that stays dispersed in a clear recovery drink
- Previous oil-based powder separated and left an oily ring at the fill line
- Required EU food-grade documentation in advance of launch
Our Solution
- Supplied a cold-water-dispersible astaxanthin powder with consistent particle control
- Provided stability data under accelerated conditions plus full documentation
- Matched a dosage level that balanced color, cost and label claims
Product Supplied
- Ingredient: Water-Soluble Astaxanthin
- Specification: 10% CWD Powder
- Testing: UV assay, particle size, stability
- Packaging: 1 kg and 5 kg food-grade bags
- Quantity: Pilot to production volumes
Result
- Clear, stable beverage with no separation through pilot and production trials
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Curcumin 95% Supply for a North American Capsule Brand
Customer Profile
- Industry: Dietary Supplements
- Region: North America
- Company Type: Capsule Brand
- Application: Joint & Mobility Formulas
Customer Challenge
- Needed a curcumin powder that flows consistently in high-speed capsule filling
- Earlier lots varied in bulk density and clogged the dosing line
- Wanted a single supplier with stable pricing across quarterly orders
Our Solution
- Supplied curcumin 95% in an 80 mesh grade with controlled bulk density
- Locked in quarterly pricing with reserved stock and fixed lead times
- Provided per-batch COA with residual solvent and heavy metal data
Product Supplied
- Ingredient: Curcumin Extract
- Specification: 95% Curcuminoids
- Testing: HPLC, residual solvents, heavy metals
- Packaging: 25 kg drums
- Quantity: Repeat quarterly orders
Result
- Zero filling downtime on the new lot, repeat quarterly orders placed
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can you share client names?
Engagements are anonymous by default, and no client brand, formula or volume is published without written approval.
What does a typical engagement involve?
Technical alignment and sampling, specification sign-off, a pilot batch, then production and repeat orders against the same specification on file.
How quickly can a project go from brief to production?
For standard formulas, 3-6 weeks from brief to shipment; custom development typically adds 2-4 weeks for formulation and stability checks.