When was the last time you heard someone say, “I can’t wait to take my supplements tonight”? Probably never. A wellness routine should inspire, not weigh you down. Yet most routines focus on checking boxes rather than enjoying the moment. Many people abandon them when the daily ritual feels bland or clinical. For supplement brands, the challenge is delivering efficacy while creating something consumers want to repeat.
TopGum, a global leader in functional nutrition, believes it does not have to be that way. Specializing in sugar-free, scientifically advanced supplement gummies, it has developed proprietary technologies like a patented prebiotic fiber base and microencapsulation. These allow complex health formulations to become enjoyable, high-dosage formats. From fertility and pregnancy to menopause and active aging, TopGum’s “Gummiceuticals” help people manage their health conveniently and delightfully.
“Born out of confectionery, we have made it our mission to transform supplements into something people enjoy. For us, a gummy is a sensory experience, where flavor, aroma and color are integrated into the science so even difficult ingredients become a pleasure,” says Jeniffer Toomey, head of new product development, U.S.
No two supplement brands are alike, because no two consumers are alike. Some companies arrive with a clear concept, while others only have a vision of what they want their product to look like. TopGum’s end-to-end model works for both, whether the need is a ready-made formula, a fully customized gummy or something in between.
The journey begins with a dedicated sales manager who becomes the brand’s partner throughout. Their role is to listen and understand what the customer wants to achieve. If the solution exists in TopGum’s catalog, it can be offered immediately. More often, though, customers want something unique, which is where the development process comes into its own.
Once a project moves beyond the catalog, the sales manager brings in TopGum’s product development team. Clients are encouraged to share every idea, even the wish list that feels out of reach. The R&D team translates those concepts into workable options. The outcome is a set of proposals that outline what can be done, highlight necessary adjustments, and include a top-line price estimate to keep the project aligned with its budget and goals.
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Born out of confectionery, we have made it our mission to transform supplements into something people enjoy. For us, a gummy is a sensory experience, where flavor, aroma and color are integrated into the science so even difficult ingredients become a pleasure
With the direction agreed upon, the project moves into sampling. TopGum’s team in Israel creates lab samples for customers to see, feel and taste. A gummy cannot be judged on function alone; it has to deliver pleasure in every bite. Once approved, the formula enters factory scale-up, where consistency and quality are tested at production scale. Successful scale-up then leads to full commercial production.
Packaging adds another layer of flexibility. Some brands want TopGum to manage the entire supply chain, delivering finished goods directly to their warehouse or logistics partner. Larger customers with in-house packaging capabilities may prefer to receive gummies in bulk. For unique formats, TopGum partners with specialized U.S. packagers. This range of options ensures every customer can choose the path that fits their strategy.
Beyond customer briefs, TopGum also pushes innovation from within. At least twice a year, the company debuts its concepts at events like VitaFoods in Europe and Supply Side Global in Las Vegas. These are not tied to a single customer but respond to broader consumer trends, helping brands reimagine and rethink what is possible. One of the best examples of this innovative approach is the Iron Gummy. Each piece delivers an impressive 30 mg of microencapsulated iron, a difficult ingredient to formulate and digest, often associated with unpleasant taste. TopGum’s in-house microencapsulation turns this challenge into an advantage, creating a high-dose iron gummy that is not only effective but genuinely enjoyable. Consumers take it because they want to, not because they have to, proving that science and taste can go hand in hand. By solving problems with long-limited gummies, TopGum shows customers how to expand into new wellness categories and differentiate on crowded shelves.
Recent launches demonstrate how these capabilities move from concept to market. One customer introduced a gut health gummy combining prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics. It was built on TopGum’s proprietary prebiotic fiber base and delivered in a bright tropical flavor. Another launched a prebiotic fiber gummy with probiotics, strengthening their presence in the growing gut health category.
Innovation has also extended into immunity. Using TopGum’s liquid honey technology, a customer developed an elderberry gummy sweetened with real honey. It is already in packaging and is expected to hit shelves soon, combining natural appeal with immune support.
TopGum continues to expand globally by acquiring Island Abbey Nutritionals in Canada and opening a new state-of-the-art factory in Israel. Alongside greater capacity and automation, the company is exploring high-demand areas like hydration and creatine while reimagining packaging beyond bottles to options such as refillable pouches, advancing its mission to blend art, science and consumer delight in every gummy.
