NutraLink - The Nutraceutical Industry Blog from Vesta Nutra

When it’s time to work with a contract manufacturer, suddenly the product concept that's been floating around in your mind for so long has become a capsule that rests in the palm of your hand.

Yep; it's getting real. In fact, the finish line might be closer than you think.

That's because contract

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) has come a long way since researchers discovered it under a cow's eyelidin the 1930s. But is the relatively recent hype tied to this once-mysterious body goop justified?

At first, scientists didn't seem to bat an eye at its significance. It wasn't until the 1960s that

Partnering with a Contract Manufacturing Organization (CMO) to pluck a product idea from your imagination to store shelves seems like a no-brainer. Why risk massive capital expenditure or decades of indebtedness to manufacture one product that may (you hope) be a success.

Not all Contract Manufacturers in the Nutraceuticals Industry are created equal.Let's face it, just because someone answered "yes" to most of your questions about bringing your product to market, doesn't mean they understand your long-term needs.We came up with 10 questions to ask your contract