fermentis lifesciences (fls)

What fermentis lifesciences (fls) does

Fermentis Lifesciences (FLS) is an India-based contract manufacturer of nutraceutical and health supplement products, headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana. Founded in 2015, the company operates three manufacturing facilities in the IMT Manesar industrial cluster (Plots 41 and 48 in Sector-8, Plot 59 in Sector-5, and Plot 22 in Sector 8) and serves as a B2B manufacturing partner for supplement brands, startups, direct-to-consumer brands, wellness influencers, pharmacies, and established nutraceutical companies. The company holds FDA registration, GMP certification, FSSAI food safety licensing, and ISO 9001/HACCP certification, collectively enabling both domestic Indian sales and exports into the USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, GCC countries, and Southeast Asia. Stated operational metrics include 388 active clients served, 1,280 products manufactured daily, 146 raw materials processed daily, and an in-house R&D team of 22 scientists and food technologists.

FLS produces supplements across multiple dosage formats including tablets, capsules, powders, softgels, gummies, and liquid capsules, with specialty manufacturing expertise in pectin-based vegan gummies, sugar-free and pediatric-safe formulations, and Ayurvedic ingredient integration (ashwagandha, turmeric, shilajit, curcumin). Technical capabilities span direct compression, wet and dry granulation, coated tablets, gelatin and vegetarian capsules, softgel encapsulation, and automated gummy depositing and molding lines. The company also provides custom formulation services including ingredient selection, stability testing, and flavor masking, alongside custom packaging (HDPE/PET bottles, glass containers, gusset bags, child-resistant caps) and warehousing, pick-pack-ship fulfillment with inventory tracking software. Verticals served include general health and wellness, sports nutrition (protein, BCAA, creatine, pre-workout), beauty-from-within (collagen, biotin, hair-skin-nail), prenatal vitamins, probiotics, herbal/Ayurvedic supplements, vegan protein, keto supplements, and weight management.

The company generates revenue through four primary streams: contract manufacturing on a production-fee basis, private label and white-label manufacturing with formulation customization fees, managed fulfillment services including warehousing and pick-pack-ship, and professional services for regulatory documentation (FDA, Amazon compliance, Certificates of Authority, Letters of Guarantee). Go-to-market is sales-led with inside sales motions executed via phone (+918796403704) and email ([email protected]), supported by SEO-optimized service pages on fermentislife.com, a content-marketing blog, and direct quote-request forms. Pricing is quote-based with minimum order quantities that vary by format, ranging from 1,500 bottles for custom stock products to 500K-1M pieces for custom gummies, with 2,500-5,000 bottles typical for liquids, capsules, and tablets. The company does not disclose financial metrics, funding history, or ownership structure in the available data.

Name

fermentis lifesciences (fls)

Legal name

Fermentis Life Sciences

Website

https://fermentislife.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fermentis Lifesciences (FLS) is a Gurugram, India-based contract manufacturer of nutraceutical supplements in tablets, capsules, powders, softgels, gummies, and liquids, serving 388 supplement brands, D2C startups, and international exporters across the USA, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia with FDA, GMP, FSSAI, and ISO 9001 certified facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nutraceutical Contract Manufacturing

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Packaging and Labeling Services (561910)

SIC

Wholesale-Drugs, Proprietaries & Druggists' Sundries (5122)

akta.pro primary industry

Multivitamins & Daily Packs (CRADAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Weight Management & Metabolic Supplements (CRADAGAG), Powdered & Dry Beverage Mix Co-Packing (Instant Drinks, Sachets) (AFAFAIAH), Primary Packaging (Form-Fill-Seal, Blister, Sachet/Stick Pack, Bottling) (TLAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Contract manufacturing services
• Nutraceutical manufacturing
• Private label supplements
• Supplement formulation
• Dietary supplement production

Headquarters

HQ city

Gurugram

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing Services: B2B contract manufacturing of nutraceuticals and health supplements. Services include custom formulation development, private label solutions, production, packaging, and labeling. Revenue generated through production fees based on order quantity and complexity.
2. Private Label Manufacturing: Private label supplement manufacturing allowing brands to launch products under their own label. Revenue from formulation customization, production setup, and bulk manufacturing fees.
3. Fulfillment Services: State-of-the-art warehouse storage, pick-pack-ship services, and inventory tracking software for private label supplement brands.
4. Regulatory and Compliance Support: Documentation services for FDA, Amazon compliance, Certificates of Authority, and Letters of Guarantee for international markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FLS is a B2B contract manufacturer that produces dietary supplements across multiple dosage forms (tablets, capsules, powders, softgels, gummies, and liquid capsules) for supplement brands, D2C startups, and wellness companies. The company also provides custom formulation R&D, private label/white-label solutions, packaging design, regulatory documentation (FDA, Amazon, FSSAI), and warehouse-based fulfillment services under one roof.

Product overview

Fermentis Life Sciences (FLS) is a contract nutraceutical manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of supplement products across multiple dosage formats (tablets, capsules, powders, softgels, gummies, and liquid capsules) combined with full-service manufacturing capabilities including custom formulation development, private label solutions, packaging design, and fulfilment services. The company specializes in both generic and trending formulations spanning general health & wellness, sports nutrition, women's nutrition, herbal/Ayurvedic supplements, and superfoods, with specialty manufacturing expertise in ingredients like ashwagandha, collagen, probiotics, protein powders, and vitamins. FLS operates as a one-stop manufacturing solution handling everything from R&D and technical expertise to final production, packaging, and logistics fulfillment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Private Label/Contract Manufacturing Full-service contract manufacturing of dietary supplements in multiple dosage formats, allowing brands to outsource formulation, production, packaging, and labeling. Designed for supplement brands, wellness startups, D2C brands, entrepreneurs, and fitness influencers seeking to launch or scale products without investing in their own manufacturing infrastructure.
• Custom Formulation Services Research and development-driven custom supplement formulation service covering ingredient selection, stability testing, and flavor masking. Aimed at brands seeking proprietary, differentiated supplement formulations across health, wellness, sports nutrition, beauty, and Ayurvedic categories.
• Packaging Solutions Custom packaging design and labeling services for supplement products, covering HDPE/PET bottles, glass containers, gusset bags, and child-resistant caps. Targeted at private label brands needing finished, retail-ready packaging as part of their manufacturing order.
• Fulfilment Services Warehouse storage, pick-pack-ship, and inventory tracking software for private label supplement brands. Designed to provide end-to-end post-manufacturing logistics so brands can ship finished products directly to customers or retailers.
• Regulatory and Compliance Documentation Regulatory and compliance documentation service covering FDA registration, Amazon compliance documentation, Certificates of Authority, and Letters of Guarantee for international supplement markets. Aimed at brands exporting or selling through regulated channels including Amazon and U.S. retail.

Quantifiable outcome

• 388 active clients served
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ISO Certified Testing LaboratorycoreOthersFLS has a contract with an ISO Certified laboratory for all testing and compliance documentation needs of their clients. The lab handles testing requirements and provides Letters of Guarantee and Certificates of Authority within 1-2 business days.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Makers Nutrition: US-based contract supplement manufacturer offering private label and custom formulation across capsules, tablets, powders, and gummies, directly mirroring FLS' multi-format B2B model.
• Robinson Pharma: California-based contract supplement manufacturer providing custom formulation, private label and fulfillment services to supplement brands, comparable in B2B service breadth.
• Best Formulations: US private label and contract manufacturer of vitamins, supplements, and personal care products, closely matching FLS' formulation + packaging + fulfillment stack.
• NutraScience Labs: US contract supplement manufacturer offering custom formulations, manufacturing, packaging, and labeling for supplement brands, directly comparable on full-service B2B positioning.
• Vitakem: US contract nutraceutical manufacturer specializing in capsules, tablets, powders, and softgels with private label services, comparable in dosage-form breadth.

Regional players

• AIE Pharmaceuticals: India-based contract manufacturer of nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, and Ayurvedic formulations, sharing FLS' subcontinent base and multi-dosage-format offering.
• Inventia Healthcare: Indian contract development and manufacturing organization for nutraceuticals and pharmaceuticals, comparable as an India-based CDMO serving global supplement brands.

Broad incumbents

• Catalent: Large global CDMO with a consumer health and supplement manufacturing business that overlaps with FLS but serves much larger brands and offers a much wider portfolio.
• Lonza Capsules & Health Ingredients: Global CDMO supplying capsules, dosage form technologies, and contract manufacturing for nutraceutical brands; relevant incumbent comparator at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Vitaco Holdings: Australasia-headquartered health and nutrition product manufacturer with contract manufacturing capabilities for supplement brands, comparable in multi-category supplement production.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fermentis-lifesciences

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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