How to find a reliable supplement manufacturer
Finding the right contract manufacturer is one of the hardest steps in launching a supplement brand. Many founders face slow responses, pushy sales reps, or glossy promises…
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When to scale your supplement brand (and avoid pitfalls)
Launching a supplement company is hard enough—but scaling it is an entirely different challenge. Many founders make the mistake of chasing growth too quickly, burning cash, or…
Custom supplement formula startup costs explained
Launching a supplement brand with a custom formula is exciting—but it comes with significant financial realities that many new founders underestimate. Unlike stock formulas, a…
Why join CRN? How the Council for Responsible Nutrition protects supplement brands
For supplement brands, the regulatory landscape is complex and constantly shifting. From FDA scrutiny to FTC enforcement to state-level restrictions, no brand can afford to…
Starting a Supplement Brand: Risks Every Founder Must Know
Starting a supplement brand is exciting—but it's not like launching a T-shirt or a tech gadget. Supplements are ingested products, and the regulatory stakes are higher. FDA…
NMN FDA Update: What Supplement Founders Need to Know
\\[Update Sept 23 2025: FDA has since stated that they'll be delaying their response to the citizen's petition due to resource constraints.\\]
Trump Tariffs & RFK Jr: What It Means for Supplements
Political shifts in Washington can ripple through the supplement industry in ways few brand owners anticipate. From tariffs on Chinese ingredients to changes in FDA…
Selling Supplements on TikTok Shop: Rules & Risks
TikTok Shop has exploded as a sales channel for beauty, food, and wellness products. But for supplement brands, the rules are more complex. Unlike clothing or skincare,…
3 Ways to Cut Supplement Inventory Startup Costs
Launching a supplement brand is exciting—but it isn't cheap. The single largest cost for most founders is inventory. A custom formula with minimum order quantities (MOQs) from…
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