Full-service development and contract manufacturing of private-label products in dietary supplements, sports nutrition and functional food.
alphacaps healthcare GmbH
Thoßfell (08541), SaxonyNew on Amplifa
About us
alphacaps healthcare GmbH is a mid-sized company based in Thoßfell (Saxony) specialising in the development and distribution of private-label products in the fields of dietary supplements, sports nutrition and functional food. Its service portfolio covers consulting and assortment analysis, product and recipe development, legal review (marketability, Health Claims Regulation), graphic design and translations as well as packaging solutions, warehousing, logistics and after-sales. Production takes place at the sister company alphacaps GmbH in modern, strictly hygiene-monitored production facilities; among other things, a bar line for weights from 15 g to 100 g is available. The product range spans capsules, tablets, Liquid Caps and Chew Gums, powder and liquid fillings as well as sticks and sachets, through to plant-based bars and cereals. Customers include retail grocery and drugstore chains, pharmaceutical wholesalers and companies from the nutrition industry. The company is IFS Broker certified and relies on FSC-certified folding cartons and mono-materials for packaging.
- Site
- Thoßfell
- Processes
- Contract manufacturing of capsules (gelatine or vegan capsules, coloured, bicolor, transparent,, Tablet manufacturing (round, oblong, biplan, heart-shaped; with/without break notch; coating, Liquid Caps manufacturing (liquid or semi-solid components; packaging blister, combi-blister,, Sticks & sachets filling (stick width 23–50 mm, length 80–170 mm; sachet 110x100 mm; 115x150 mm), Powder filling (cans, bags, sticks/sachets), Liquid filling (glass or PET, 25 ml to 500 ml, with pipette or dropper), Chew Gums manufacturing (chewable tablets, sugar-free, blister packaging), Bar manufacturing (multi-layer bars, crispies, nut toppings, fillings; weights 15 g to 100 g)
- Materials
- Whey protein, Milk protein, Casein, Creatine, BCAAs, Beta-alanine, Glutamine, Dextrose
- Certificates
- IFS Broker
- Industries
- Dietary supplements, Sports nutrition, Functional food, OTC health products, Beauty
- 01
Consulting and assortment analysis
- 02
Product and recipe development
- 03
Legal review (marketability, labelling)
- 04
Graphic design and print data
- 05
Production at sister company alphacaps GmbH
- 06
Packaging
- 07
Warehousing, logistics and shipping
- 08
After sales
Raw materials and dosage forms
Whey/milk protein
Base for protein powders and multi-component protein in sports nutrition.
Casein
Protein source for sports nutrition formulations with slow absorption.
Creatine
Frequently combined with carbohydrates such as dextrose to support absorption.
BCAAs, beta-alanine, glutamine
Amino acids for performance and recovery products.
Vitamins and minerals
Core active ingredients for supplements in tablets, capsules, gums, sticks and liquids.
Plant extracts and superfoods
Ingredients for trend-oriented dietary supplement products.
Collagen hydrolysate and hyaluronic acid
Active ingredients for beauty products to drink.
Omega-3 fatty acids
Oil-based formulations for Liquid Caps and Chew Gums.
Soy, rice, oats, lupin, pea
Plant-based protein sources for vegan products and cereals.
Gelatine
Capsule shell for classic gelatine capsules in sizes 000 to 4.
Locations
Thoßfell
DEHead office with consulting, development, graphic design and sales
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract manufacturing of capsules (gelatine or vegan capsules, coloured, bicolor, transparent,Plastics | – | – | – | 150,000 capsules | Carnitine, Amino acids, Creatine, Vitamins, Minerals, Plant extracts, Glucomannan |
| Tablet manufacturing (round, oblong, biplan, heart-shaped; with/without break notch; coatingPlastics | – | 25 mm × 6.5 mm | – | 150,000 tablets | Amino acids, Vitamins, Minerals |
| Liquid Caps manufacturing (liquid or semi-solid components; packaging blister, combi-blister,Plastics | – | – | – | 300,000 capsules | oil-based formulations, Omega-3 |
| Sticks & sachets filling (stick width 23–50 mm, length 80–170 mm; sachet 110x100 mm; 115x150 mm)Plastics | – | 170 mm × 50 mm | – | 100,000 units | Protein powder, Amino acids, Boosters, Creatine, Collagen, Vitamins |
| Powder filling (cans, bags, sticks/sachets)Plastics | – | – | 1,000 kg | – | Flavour powder, Protein powder, Amino acids, Boosters, Creatine, Collagen |
| Liquid filling (glass or PET, 25 ml to 500 ml, with pipette or dropper)Plastics | – | – | 1,000 litres | – | L-carnitine, Magnesium, Amino acids, Flavour drops, Collagen |
| Chew Gums manufacturing (chewable tablets, sugar-free, blister packaging)Plastics | – | – | – | 500,000 gums | Omega-3, Vitamins, Minerals |
| Bar manufacturing (multi-layer bars, crispies, nut toppings, fillings; weights 15 g to 100 g)Plastics | – | – | 15 g – 100 g | 20,000 bars | Protein, Oats, vegan |
| Cereal manufacturing (muesli, porridges, smoothie bowls, granola, keto bowls; packaging can,Plastics | – | – | 100 kg | – | Soy, Rice, Oats, Lupin, Pea |
| Custom filling with product accessories (e.g. dosing scoop, package insert)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Product development and recipe developmentEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Legal review (marketability, labelling requirements, Health Claims Regulation)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Graphic design, layout creation and translationsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bar line (bar production system) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Production systems (modern, strictly hygiene-monitored machine park) | – | – | – | – | Production facilities of sister company alphacaps GmbH |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
As an IFS Broker certified company, alphacaps healthcare implements risk assessments and traceability systems, monitors the entire supply process and inspects production facilities and raw materials before manufacturing.
| Evidence | Thoßfell |
|---|---|
| IFS Broker |
History
- 2022
Decision to launch the certification process for IFS Broker certification
- 2023
IFS Broker certification passed