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...
So you’ve developed a delicious food product — maybe it’s a snack, sauce, beverage, or frozen meal — and now you’re ready to take the next big step: getting your product onto grocery store shelves. This process can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach,...
The demand for functional foods and beverages is on the rise as consumers seek products that provide more than just basic nutrition. From gut health to cognitive support, functional ingredients are reshaping the food and beverage industry. However, as brands innovate, they must also ensure...
Functional foods are taking the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry by storm, and adaptogenic mushroom powders are at the forefront of this trend. From beverages and snacks to protein bars and chocolates, these powerhouse ingredients are redefining wellness-focused product formulations. Let’s explore how adaptogenic mushrooms...
How Innovation is Changing Candy Formulation Candy has been a beloved treat for centuries, but as consumer preferences shift and food technology advances, the confectionery industry is undergoing a transformation. Innovations in alternative sweeteners, functional ingredients, and sustainable production methods are reshaping the way candy...
Sugar-free candy has gained popularity as a guilt-free indulgence, but is it truly a healthier alternative? While these sweets eliminate traditional sugar, they often contain alternative sweeteners that impact nutrition, digestion, and overall health. In this blog post, we’ll break down the ingredients commonly found...
Nutrition Facts Labels for Cold-Pressed and Infused Teas Situation A beverage startup specializing in cold-pressed and infused teas aimed to launch their product line nationwide. To meet FDA labeling requirements and appeal to health-conscious consumers, they needed accurate and compliant nutrition facts labels. Problem The startup faced challenges in: ...