MediGrün:Your Contract
Manufacturer for Dietary Supplements

MediGrün is a certified organic supplement contract manufacturer and contract packager of dietary supplements and one of Europe’s leading providers in this segment. Whether private label or contract manufacturing, dietary supplements for humans or for pets (complementary feed): MediGrün produces to a consistently high standard and supports you every step of the way – from raw materials to the finished product.

The Perfect Complement: Dietary Supplements and a Healthy Diet

Dietary supplements provide concentrated nutrients in the form of capsules, tablets, powders, or high-quality oils. While they do not replace a balanced diet, they complement it when nutritional needs are higher or when specific dietary patterns call for additional nutrients.

In Germany alone, 70 percent of the population uses dietary supplements on a regular basis – a market that offers stable sales opportunities for suppliers like you. Professional private-label and contract manufacturing lets you bring your own supplement to market without investing in your own production capacity.

And it’s not just humans who benefit. Pets do too. Dogs and cats can develop nutritional deficiencies due to aging or illness, which can be addressed through targeted supplementation.

Info Box: Even though terms like “dog supplements” or “cat supplements” are widely used in everyday language, these categories have no legal basis under EU law. EU Regulation (EC) No. 767/2009 divides animal feed into two categories: “complete feeds,” which meet an animal’s full daily nutritional needs, and “complementary feeds,” which are given alongside other feeds. This includes treats and chew bones as well as joint capsules, vitamin powders, and omega-3 oils.

Producing Dietary Supplements: Which One Are Actually Worth It?

The range of dietary supplements is broad, spanning classic vitamins, herbal extracts, and probiotics. Here is an overview of the most in-demand categories:

• Vitamins: Vitamins C, D, E, and K, as well as the B complex (B1, B6, B12), are among the best-selling supplements
• Minerals: Magnesium, calcium, zinc, selenium, and iron — essential for metabolism and the immune system
• Amino acids and proteins: particularly relevant in the sports and fitness sectors
• Herbal extracts (botanicals): e.g., turmeric, ashwagandha, or ginkgo (so-called adaptogens)
• Omega-3 fatty acids and oils: fat-soluble active ingredients, often in the form of liquid capsules
• Probiotics and prebiotics: to support gut health
• Combination supplements: multiple active ingredients in a single product, particularly popular in multivitamin formulations

For most companies, in-house manufacturing is simply not economically viable. Producing dietary supplements requires specialized equipment for mixing and filling formulations, as well as considerable technical expertise.

Renowned supplement contract manufacturers such as MediGrün cover a wide range of supplement categories and dosage forms, enabling efficient market entry even without in-house manufacturing infrastructure. On request, we produce not only vitamin, mineral, and amino acid supplements, but also high-quality plant extracts and fatty acids – as single-ingredient or combination products.

Capsules, Tablets, Powders: Which Form Is Right for You?

Dietary supplements come in a variety of dosage forms. Beyond tablets, they are available as capsules, powders, or oils. The most suitable form depends on the properties of the active ingredient and its bioavailability, as well as the target audience and production costs.

Liquid formulations such as oils and softgels generally achieve higher bioavailability than powders, hard capsules, or tablets. However, oils are not always convenient to take, and conventional softgels are typically made from gelatin, which is derived from animal-based raw materials. This is exactly where our innovative MGCaps® come in: vegan liquid capsules made from HPMC that use the banding method to securely encapsulate oils and lipids in an easy-to-swallow form.

Since we avoided the use of additives entirely during the development of MGCaps®, they are completely free of gluten, lactose, plasticizers, and preservatives. MGCaps® are available in three sizes — large-volume (00) and easy-to-swallow (0 and 3), and in two variants: MGCaps® Basic and MGCaps® Duo.

Smart Outsourcing: Contract Manufacturing of Dietary Supplements

In contract manufacturing, the customer provides their own recipe or formulation, and the manufacturer handles production on their behalf, supplying the necessary capacity and technical expertise. The recipe itself remains the property of the customer.

As the client, you have no need to invest in your own production infrastructure, you can focus on your core business instead. Thanks to flexible batch sizes, you can scale production in line with current market developments at any time.

This model is particularly well-suited for companies that want to market their own product but prefer not to or cannot handle production themselves.

Typical clients are:

• Brand owners without their own production facilities
• Retailers and distributors
• Start-ups looking to launch their own dietary supplement
• Established dietary supplement providers seeking to outsource production capacity

This clearly sets contract manufacturing apart from private label manufacturing:

“Private label” means that a product is manufactured exclusively for a specific customer and their brand. The formula may come from the manufacturer, be co-developed or be fully customized.

Quality You Can Count On: Dietary Supplements Produced by MediGrün

As a renowned dietary supplement manufacturer for humans and animals, we know what truly matters when it comes to producing innovative supplements.

To uphold our high-quality standards, we source raw materials exclusively from carefully selected partners and suppliers. Continuous laboratory testing, strict hygiene guidelines, and relevant certifications ensure quality at every stage of production.

Your benefits:

• Comprehensive expertise: With many years of experience in developing customized bioformulations, we know what it takes to produce high-quality dietary supplements. Together with our customers, we develop formulations that are a perfect fit for your business and your specific requirements.
• Wide product range: Tablets, capsules made of cellulose, hard or soft gelatin, powders, or oils; packaged in glass bottles, HDPE/PET containers, or stand-up pouches. It’s your decision.
• Organic & HACCP-certified: Our production meets the highest quality and safety standards, ensuring consistently high quality even for complex formulations.
• Sustainability: As an organic-certified company, we generate part of our electricity through photovoltaics and offer glass bottling as a sustainable packaging option. For us, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword, but a core value.
• Low minimum order quantities: We can produce your product even in small quantities — a genuine advantage, especially for SMEs and start-ups.
• Speed & flexibility: Our extensive raw material inventory allows us to fulfill orders quickly, with the flexibility to accommodate last-minute adjustments before production is approved. We keep lead times to a minimum to make production as efficient as possible.
• Custom design: You are welcome to supply your own raw materials and packaging — giving you greater creative control and the freedom to realize your product vision exactly as you imagined it.
• A one-stop solution: We support you from the initial formulation idea through contract manufacturing to finished packaging.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule a consultation, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our experienced team is happy to help. Contact us now.

FAQ: Dietary Supplements & Contract Manufacturing

Here you’ll find answers to frequently asked questions about our dietary supplements and professional supplement contract manufacturing at MediGrün. For more information about our company and our natural products, as well as the latest developments in dietary supplements, visit our general FAQ and blog.

How does contract manufacturing of dietary supplements work?

In contract manufacturing, the client provides the manufacturer with their own formula, and the supplement contract manufacturer handles production, supplying the necessary equipment and expertise.

What is the difference between contract manufacturing and private-label products?

In contract manufacturing, the client provides their own formula and commissions a dietary supplement manufacturer to produce it. With private label, the manufacturer plays a more active role: they produce the product – based on their own, adapted, or jointly developed formula – exclusively for a specific client and their brand. Both models allow market entry without the need for in-house manufacturing capabilities.

Who is contract manufacturing of dietary supplements suitable for?

This model is primarily aimed at brand owners without their own production facilities, retailers, distributors, and both start-ups and established dietary supplement providers looking to outsource capacity. Especially for small and medium-sized enterprises working together with an experienced supplement contract manufacturer can be a highly effective approach.

What dosage forms does MediGrün offer?

MediGrün offers dietary supplements in a range of dosage forms — packaged in glass bottles, HDPE/PET containers, or stand-up pouches. We manufacture tablets, hard capsules, powders, and oils in-house, while soft capsules are sourced from third-party suppliers and then packaged by us. Our portfolio is complemented by our innovative MGCaps®, vegan liquid capsules made with HPMC, which are free of gluten, lactose, and preservatives.

Are MediGrün’s products certified organic?

Yes. MediGrün is a certified organic supplement contract manufacturer and complies with HACCP standards. Continuous laboratory testing and strict hygiene guidelines ensure consistent quality at every stage of production.

Does MediGrün also manufacture “pet supplements”?

Yes. In addition to products for humans, MediGrün develops complementary feed for animals. These products supplement the daily diet with nutrients that the body can no longer absorb or utilize sufficiently during certain stages of life, periods of increased stress, or illness. Nutritional needs are often elevated in older animals or following illnesses, targeted supplementation can help address deficiencies and support long-term health.

Which nutrients can be produced as dietary supplements?

The range spans vitamins and minerals, amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as plant extracts and prebiotics. MediGrün covers a wide variety of supplement categories, backed by many years of experience in developing high-quality formulations.