Contract manufacturing for nutraceuticals in the EU.
Whether you need 5,000 capsules on a stock formulation or 250,000 gummies on a custom recipe, Jake matches you with the right EU contract manufacturer for the job. GMP, ISO 22000, IFS, BRCGS. Germany, Italy, Spain, Slovenia, Poland and more. Free intros within a business day.
Where to manufacture in the EU.
Strongest on regulatory documentation, probiotics, and premium positioning. Mid-to-high unit cost.
World leaders in softgels, liquids, beauty-from-within, and stick packs. Mid unit cost.
Sports, protein, gummies, large-run economics. Competitive pricing.
Specialty in low-MOQ capsules and custom formulation. Boutique flexibility.
Cost-competitive capsules, tablets, and powders. Fast scaling capacity.
Specialty actives, scientific formulation, premium B2B.
Contract manufacturing, answered.
What does a contract manufacturer (CMO) actually do?
A contract manufacturer produces finished, packaged supplements to your specification. That includes sourcing raw ingredients, blending, encapsulation or tableting or gummy moulding, quality control, bottling, labelling, and case packing. You ship the finished pallets to your warehouse or 3PL.
Where are the best EU supplement contract manufacturers based?
Germany leads on regulatory rigour and probiotics. Italy is strong on softgels, liquids, and beauty. Spain on protein, gummies, and sports. Slovenia on smaller-run capsules and custom formulation. Poland and Czechia on cost-competitive capsules and powders. Netherlands and Belgium on specialty ingredients. Jake routes briefs to the right country based on your category and budget.
What MOQs do EU contract manufacturers accept?
Standard MOQs are 5,000–10,000 units for capsules, 10,000–25,000 for tablets, 25,000+ for gummies, and 200+ kg for bulk powder. Jake also covers a network of low-MOQ CMOs that accept runs from 1,000 units (capsules) or 5,000 units (gummies). See the low-MOQ page for the full breakdown.
Custom formulation or stock formulation?
Custom = a new recipe built to your spec. 8–20 weeks, €1,500–10,000+ in development, defensible product. Stock = an existing supplier formulation under your label. 3–6 weeks, no dev cost, generic. Most brands start stock and migrate to custom as they grow.
What certifications should an EU supplement CMO hold?
GMP is non-negotiable. ISO 22000, HACCP, IFS, or BRCGS are standard for serious facilities. Add EU Bio (organic), kosher, halal, vegan, non-GMO, or sport-specific (Informed Sport, NSF) on request. Every supplier in Jake's network is verified on these.
How does Jake charge?
He doesn't. Jake is free to message and free to use. Suppliers in his network pay nothing to be there either. You pay your CMO directly once you decide to work with them.
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