If you manufacture or sell dietary supplements, you already know how competitive and tightly regulated the industry is. But one critical area many brands overlook is stability testing. Stability testing doesn’t just prove how long your product lasts—it protects your brand, ensures label accuracy, and keeps...
Running a meal prep business comes with unique challenges: managing shelf life, maintaining food safety, and building consumer trust through accurate nutrition. If you're selling prepared meals, especially online or in stores, you're legally and ethically responsible for providing FDA-compliant nutrition facts and ensuring the...
Maintaining a clean and safe food environment isn't just best practice—it’s essential. Whether you're running a high-volume restaurant, catering kitchen, ghost kitchen, or food production facility, routine environmental swabbing is your frontline defense against foodborne illness outbreaks and regulatory violations. What is Environmental Swabbing? Environmental swabbing is...
How to Get Shelf Life Testing for Your Food or Beverage Product Fast When deadlines loom and retail demands grow, waiting weeks for shelf life results isn’t an option. At United Food Labs, we offer fast turnaround shelf life testing designed to keep your product launch...
Do You Need Shelf Life Testing? Here’s How to Know (And What It Costs) If you’re launching a new food or beverage product, one question you might be asking is: Do I need shelf life testing? The short answer is yes — if you want to...
If you have a great beverage idea and are ready to scale, finding the right beverage co-packer is a crucial step. But before you reach out to any co-packing facility, it’s important to be prepared. This article will walk you through what you need before...
Are you launching a new beverage product? Whether it’s a functional drink, ready-to-drink coffee, energy shot, or wellness beverage, turning your idea into a market-ready product involves more than just a good recipe. From beverage formulation to co-packing, understanding each stage ensures a smoother path...
Starting a food business can be incredibly rewarding — but it also comes with a complex blend of regulations, logistics, and product development challenges. Whether you’re launching a line of sauces, baked goods, snacks, or a pet food brand, following a clear roadmap can help...
When you’re pitching your food product to grocery stores, one of the first things a buyer looks at is your label. It’s your silent salesperson — the first impression your brand makes on a crowded shelf. If your label is confusing, non-compliant, or unprofessional, you...
What Is Microbial Testing? And Why It’s Critical for Your Food or Supplement Brand Microorganisms are everywhere — but they don’t all belong in your food, supplements, or pet products. Microbial contamination can lead to spoilage, recalls, and serious health risks. That’s why microbial testing is...