Vitaquest International LLC, a custom contract manufacturer for dietary supplements, officially opened its new world-class Probiotics Manufacturing Suite in Parsippany on Monday. The facility is designed to meet the surging global demand for high-quality probiotic supplements through significantly increased production capacity and advanced formulation technology.
The expansion comes as the probiotics market continues to be one of the fastest-growing segments in the nutraceutical industry, driven by consumer interest in digestive health, immunity, and cognitive wellness.
The new suite provides a 100% increase in probiotics capacity, effectively “future-proofing” operations for Vitaquest’s brand partners. The facility is equipped with:
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Two specialized blending rooms: Optimized for precise mixing of delicate living organisms.
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Four encapsulation rooms: Designed to handle a high volume of various delivery formats.
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Environmental controls: Strict low-humidity and temperature regulation to maintain strain stability and potency.
A key differentiator for the new suite is its integration with Vitaquest’s granulation and drying facility, acquired in 2023. This upstream support allows for the “pre-treatment” of challenging raw materials—improving flow and reducing moisture—before they are combined with live cultures.
“This new Probiotics Suite reflects our commitment to building best-in-class capabilities that help our partners grow with confidence,” Patrick Brueggman, president and CEO of Vitaquest said. “As customer interest in probiotics continues to accelerate, we are investing heavily to stay ahead of what’s next.”
Managing probiotics requires navigating the technicalities of working with living organisms that are highly sensitive to their environment. Vitaquest’s TotalQ™ quality system ensures that every batch exceeds global standards for identity, purity and potency.
“Brands that want to tap into the massive probiotics opportunity need an experienced manufacturer that understands the technicalities of working with living organisms,” Terry Coyle, chief innovation officer at Vitaquest added.
With over 45 years of experience, Vitaquest International is a premier development partner for the dietary supplement and functional food markets. Headquartered in West Caldwell the company supports over 500 brands in 40+ countries, delivering more than 2,000 new products annually.
