Making 'Delicious Supplements' in Gummy Form: Launching 'Gummy Mini Plant,' a New Solution for Small-Scale Production

Syntegon Technology, a manufacturer of packaging machinery for the pharmaceutical and food industries, has announced the launch of manufacturing equipment suited for small-scale gummy production. With over 90 years of experience in the development, production, and sales of gummy manufacturing machines, Syntegon's equipment is widely used by major overseas gummy manufacturers and many gummy manufacturers in Japan.

While major gummy manufacturing equipment has traditionally focused on large-scale production, the recent expansion of the gummy market, combined with the demand for high-mix, low-volume production and the rapidly rising need for 'supplement gummies,' has changed the landscape. In response, Syntegon is introducing a gummy manufacturing solution for small-scale production, featuring a combination of compact machines. Based on proven laboratory equipment used for R&D, they have made improvements suitable for small-scale production and are now launching it under the solution name 'Gummy Mini Plant.'

The main processes of gummy manufacturing are generally divided into the 'Kitchen Unit' (mixing) for producing gummy solutions and the 'Mogul Unit' (molding) for shaping. For small-scale production, peripheral equipment such as agitators, dryers, and mold washers is also required in addition to these main units. Syntegon will provide comprehensive advice on the entire small-scale production line, including these components.

In the U.S., the supplement gummy market is expanding rapidly, even outpacing tablets, with a focus on chemical-based supplements such as vitamins and minerals. In contrast, Japan has many supplements using natural ingredients. Syntegon believes there is significant room for market expansion in this area and will actively promote it as a growth driver.