Low-Dose Melatonin and the Climacteric: What a New Shift-Worker Trial Means for Brands Building Women’s Wellness Supplements A fresh randomized controlled trial in nurses gives supplement brands a useful data point for the women’s wellness shelf. Here’s what formulators, product managers, and contract manufacturing partners should actually take away. If you spend any time in […]
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OSM Industry Intel • Spring 2026 The Phospholipid Shift: Why Your Liposomal “Carrier” Is Now Your Second Active Ingredient New market data shows phosphatidylcholine is being repositioned from delivery material to functional co-active. Here is what that means for pricing, positioning, and your next product label. If you manufacture or sell a liposomal supplement, you […]
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Common Supplement Brand Errors That Turn Into Costly Fixes Most contract manufacturing problems don’t start as “big problems.” They start as small shortcuts that only show up later as failed stability, inconsistent potency, messy labels, or customer complaints. The brands that win in 2026 are the ones that treat manufacturing like a system: formulation, documentation, […]
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Regulatory Blind Spots Can Cost You Launching a supplement brand without a clear grasp of regulatory requirements is one of the most common and most damaging mistakes. The FDA closely monitors supplement labeling, claims, and ingredient submissions, and missing these steps can mean costly delays, recalls, or even legal action. New brands often underestimate how […]
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FDA’s New Dietary Ingredient Notification — What It Means for You The FDA has recently released new educational materials to help manufacturers and distributors navigate the new dietary ingredient notification (NDIN) review process. This process represents the agency’s only chance to evaluate the safety and identity of a new dietary ingredient before it reaches consumers. […]
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Why Color Consistency Matters in Gummies Gummy supplements are more than just flavor and nutrition — their appearance sends an immediate message about quality and reliability. If a consumer opens a jar and sees gummies in different shades, it can undermine confidence in your brand. Bright, uniform colors, on the other hand, communicate consistency and […]
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