by Emily Sanchez | Jun 3, 2026 | Manufacturing
If your brand still sources from China, your landed cost looks very different today than it did even a year ago. Section 301 tariffs, new baseline duties, and the elimination of the de minimis exemption have quietly stacked up to the point where the math that made...
by Emily Sanchez | Jun 2, 2026 | Manufacturing
If you source your private label products overseas, your cost structure looks very different today than it did two years ago. The average effective tariff rate on Chinese imports has climbed from roughly 3% in 2017 to over 19% by 2025, with select product categories...
by Emily Sanchez | Apr 10, 2026 | Retail
The private label market has undergone a major shift. What once began as basic, generic alternatives has grown into a core retail strategy shaping today’s private label trends and fueling strong market growth. In early 2025, U.S. store-brand sales increased by 4.4%,...
by Emily Sanchez | Mar 4, 2026 | Manufacturing
The ketogenic diet has moved from a niche protocol to a mainstream consumer lifestyle, and the supplement market that supports it has grown accordingly. Exogenous ketones, MCT oil, keto-friendly protein, and electrolyte formulas now occupy dedicated sections in major...
by Emily Sanchez | Dec 26, 2025 | Retail
As 2026 approaches in just a matter of days, choosing the right products to incorporate into your private label brand becomes an even more strategic and forward-looking decision. Success in today’s highly competitive private labeling market depends on a deep...
by Emily Sanchez | Dec 22, 2025 | Manufacturing
Private label products have become a strategic necessity for businesses aiming to carve out a unique niche, establish a distinctive brand identity, and cultivate consumer loyalty. More than the mere affixation of a logo onto generic merchandise, the success of a...
by Emily Sanchez | Nov 11, 2025 | Manufacturing
Herbal supplement manufacturing is one of the most complex segments in the dietary supplement industry. Unlike synthetic vitamins or amino acids, botanical ingredients vary in potency, identity, and contaminant risk in ways that require specific expertise from your...
by Emily Sanchez | Nov 10, 2025 | Manufacturing
The medical device industry isn’t just about machines and technology; it’s about saving lives. These devices help diagnose, treat and manage all sorts of health conditions, from bandages to surgical systems. As the population ages and chronic illnesses become more...
by Emily Sanchez | Aug 4, 2025 | Manufacturing
The sports nutrition and fitness supplement market exceeded $50 billion globally in 2023 and continues to grow faster than any other supplement segment. Pre-workout formulas, protein powders, creatine, BCAA blends, and recovery supplements have moved from niche gym...
by Emily Sanchez | Jul 14, 2025 | Manufacturing
Most first-time founders spend weeks searching the wrong places for manufacturers, or worse, pick the wrong one and waste thousands of dollars fixing preventable mistakes. Finding the right manufacturing partner is one of the highest-stakes decisions you will make as...
