Summary
- Profile Type
- Business request
- POD Reference
- BRDE20240916009
- Term of Validity
- 26 September 2024 - 26 September 2025
- Company's Country
- Germany
- Type of partnership
- Supplier agreement
- Targeted Countries
- All countries
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General information
- Short Summary
- The German company develops effervescent tablets for athletes and is seeking contractors for both product development and sustainable packaging solutions. They require partners to help create a small-scale production run under specific guidelines, with the potential for scaling up to large-scale production.
- Full Description
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The German company develops effervescent tablets for athletes and is seeking contractors for both product development and sustainable packaging solutions. They require partners to help create a small-scale production run under specific guidelines, with the potential for scaling up to large-scale production.
The company in the health and wellness sector is searching for contractors to support the development and production of effervescent tablets aimed at athletes and also Fitness studio visitors. The manufacturing process must adhere to specific guidelines, though the exact formulation details cannot yet be disclosed due to an ongoing patent procedure. The initial aim is to collaborate on a small-scale production run, with plans to expand to a larger-scale partnership: In addition to tablet production, the company is seeking packaging manufacturers who can provide sustainable solutions, such as tubes and stoppers. The company is focussing companies who can do both: production of the tablets and the packaging. - Advantages and Innovations
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The product is a new solution in the fitness and health sector.
The manufacturing process must adhere to specific guidelines, though the exact formulation details cannot yet be disclosed due to an ongoing patent procedure.
The start-up is also seeking contractors with expertise in packaging design and production. The ideal partner should have experience with sustainable packaging materials.
Contractors can operate both nationally and internationally : - Stage of Development
- Lab tested
- Sustainable Development Goals
- Goal 3: Good Health and Well-beingGoal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- IPR description
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Technical specification & know how
- The packaging must be stable enough to withstand transport over several hours and also in a damp environment, e.g. sports bag, without damage.
- It must also be suitable for stacking on Euro pallets.
- The effervescent tablets must be sealed tightly with a stopper to prevent any liquids/moisture from entering the packaging, protecting the tablets from external influences.
- The tube must be waterproof to prevent moisture from affecting the product, whether from the outside or inside.
- Tube should be made from environmentally friendly/sustainable material, ensuring all legal standards are met.
- Alternative packaging options, such as bioplastics, sugarcane, recyclable plastic, cardboard or barrier paper, are also of interest, and the company welcomes innovative ideas from potential partners depending on suitability and cost-efficiency.
- Target Audience: Gen Z and Millennials, with the design oriented toward a bold and colorful approach, similar to the Red Bull concept.
- Dimensions of the packaging: Diameter: 32.5 - 40 mm / Height: 120-180 mm
- The tubes must be suitable for direct contact with food supplements.
- Conformity with applicable EU regulations for food packaging
- Compatibility with sustainable labels and printing processes.
- Certified according to international standards
Partner Sought
- Expected Role of a Partner
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The company is looking for contract manufacturers for the effervescent tablets, such as producers or suppliers for dietary supplements, food or pharmaceutical companies.
Contract manufacturers who produce effervescent tablets and can fill and package them directly and who already co-operate with a forwarding agent are favoured.
Manufacturer
Technical specification & know how
- tablet will have a diameter of at least 32.5mm
Materials
- Tablet Presses: Machines that mould and press the ingredients into oversized tablets (min. 32.5 mm).
- Mixing Equipment: To blend the ingredients in the correct proportions and consistency.
- Drying Machines: For removing moisture before pressing, ensuring the tablets retain their stability.
Production Environment:
- Cleanliness and Hygiene: A sterile environment that meets legal requirements for the pro-duction of dietary supplements.
- Moisture Control: Protection against excessive moisture in the production area to prevent premature reactions of the effervescent tablets.
- Quality Control: Regular checks throughout the production process to ensure that all tablets meet quality standards.
Cooperation Agreements:
The partner is responsible for the production of effervescent tablets according to our specifications.
Tasks
- The partner must guarantee that the effervescent tablets comply with regulatory and quality standards.
- Filling and packaging the tablets in tubes and sealing them properly to protect them from external influences if possible
- Ensuring compliance with all legal requirements, particularly with regard to hygiene and environ mental standards.
- The partner will oversee the transportation of the finished products (effervescent tablets in tube packaging) to our warehouse.
- Maintain required conditions, such as temperature and moisture control, during transport.
Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
All contractual agreements must ensure that confidential information, in particular the product formulation, is not disclosed to third parties. The signing of a comprehensive non-disclosure agreement (NDA), which guarantees the protection of the product formulation, is a prerequisite. - Type and Size of Partner
- Big companySME 11-49SME <=10
- Type of partnership
- Supplier agreement
Dissemination
- Technology keywords
- 02005004 - Packaging for materials08001004 - Food Processing08001002 - Food Additives/Ingredients/Functional Food08001003 - Food Packaging / Handling02002012 - Mixing (powder, etc.), separation (sorting, filtering)
- Market keywords
- 09004006 - Packing products and systems07003002 - Health food07004002 - Health and beauty aids
- Sector Groups Involved
- DigitalHealth
- Targeted countries
- All countries