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Our process

How we manufacture cannabinoid, mushroom & nootropic gummies.

Every gummy we make follows the same eight-stage process — from R&D formulation through to third-party verification of the finished batch.

Pink sugar-coated gummy cubes
Why it matters

A direct manufacturer, not a broker

Ajax Creations is the actual manufacturer. Formulation, production, testing before and after every batch, and packaging all happen in-house — no brokers, no co-packer hand-offs and no markups.

That direct control over every step is what makes the process below possible.

The eight stages

From formula to finished, verified batch

Each stage below happens under one roof, in the same order, for every batch we produce.

01

Formulation

02

Sourcing

03

Verification

04

Production

05

Base

06

Third-party verification

07

Packaging

08

Delivery

01
Stage 01 of 08

Formulation & R&D

Every product starts with a formula. White label clients choose a ready-made formula from our library; private label clients get a custom formula built by our R&D team. Custom formulas belong exclusively to the client who commissioned them.

Formulas developed from concept to finished recipe
Compatibility engineering for multi-active products: cannabinoid + mushroom, multi-cannabinoid stacks, mushroom + nootropic
Taste-masking for high-potency loads
Stability and shelf-life testing
2–3 sample rounds for private label clients before a formula is locked
R&D lab bench and formulation work
Raw ingredients and supplier lot documentation
02
Stage 02 of 08

Sourcing & ingredient verification

Every active ingredient comes from licensed, USA-based, GMP-certified suppliers. Sourcing is our first quality decision, because most variability in a finished gummy traces back to its ingredients. We never switch suppliers to cut per-unit cost.

Cannabinoids: CBD, hemp-derived Delta-9 THC, CBN, CBG and CBC, sourced under the 2018 Farm Bill
Functional mushrooms: Lion's Mane, Cordyceps, Turkey Tail and others — fruiting body only, no grain-grown mycelium
Nootropic and supplement actives: from suppliers who provide a COA for every lot
Base ingredients: pectin, organic-acid pH adjusters, sweeteners, natural flavors and natural colors, all sourced in the USA
03
Stage 03 of 08

Pre-production lab testing

Before anything goes into production, every active ingredient is tested for purity and potency. A lot that fails does not enter production.

Confirms the ingredient matches the supplier's COA
Confirms potency matches the formula
Failed lots are kept out of production entirely
Lab technician testing an incoming ingredient lot
Infused slurry being deposited into molds
04
Stage 04 of 08

Infused production

Our gummies are infused, never sprayed or surface-coated. Spraying is cheaper, but it leaves dosing uneven and prone to degrading. Infusion mixes the active into the slurry before molding, so it is distributed evenly through every piece.

Actives mixed into the slurry before molding
Even dosing throughout each gummy
Capacity of up to 100,000 units per shift
05
Stage 05 of 08

Pectin-based formulation

Every gummy we make is pectin-based, not gelatin-based. That choice shapes how the product ships, who can eat it and how it feels to bite into.

Heat stability for summer shipping
Vegan by default, at no extra cost
A softer, less rubbery bite that consumers preferred in side-by-side testing
Close-up of pink sugar-coated pectin gummy cubes
Finished batch samples prepared for third-party testing
06
Stage 06 of 08

Post-production lab testing

Each finished batch is sent to an ISO-certified third-party lab. A full COA ships with every order.

Potency for each active, itemized for multi-cannabinoid blends
Federal compliance, such as Delta-9 THC at or below 0.3% by dry weight for hemp-derived products
Beta-glucan content for mushroom products
Microbial, heavy-metal and pesticide screening
07
Stage 07 of 08

Packaging

Packaging begins only after the batch passes third-party verification. Use your own packaging supplier or one we recommend. We coordinate label artwork, materials and inserts, then fill, label and prepare your shipment.

Bulk packaging for downstream filling
Retail pouches, jars and bottles
Child-resistant packaging where legally required
Filled and labeled retail pouches and jars
White label vs. private label
Time to first shipment
02468 wks
White label · 3–4 weeks
Private label · 4–6 weeks
White label
Our proven formula, your brand
+Fastest route to market
+Lowest up-front cost, no R&D
+Proven, shelf-stable formula
–Formula is not exclusive
–Differentiation relies on branding
Private label
A custom formula that is yours alone
+Exclusive formula you own
+Custom actives, potency and flavor
+Harder for competitors to copy
–Longer timeline: R&D plus 2–3 sample rounds
–Higher up-front investment
Both paths: same facility, same pectin base, same third-party testing on every batch.
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Stage 08 of 08

Delivery & turnaround

Orders typically ship within a few weeks once payment and packaging have arrived. Projects move faster when there is a clear formula direction and packaging is already sourced.

White label: about 3–4 weeks from order confirmation
Private label: about 4–6 weeks from the first conversation, including R&D and sample rounds

Process FAQs

Where is your facility located?

Our FDA-registered, GMP-compliant facility is at 6601 NW 14th St in Plantation, Florida. R&D, production and packaging all take place there.

Are your gummies made in the USA?

Yes. Manufacturing, packaging and ingredient sourcing are all based in the USA.

What does “infused, not sprayed” mean?

Sprayed gummies have the active coated onto the surface after molding, which leaves dosing uneven and prone to degrading. We mix the active into the slurry before molding, so it is distributed evenly through every gummy.

Why do you use pectin instead of gelatin?

Pectin holds up better to heat during summer shipping, makes every gummy vegan by default at no extra cost, and gives a softer, less rubbery bite that consumers preferred in side-by-side testing.

How much testing does each batch go through?

Every batch is tested twice: actives are tested for purity and potency before production, and the finished batch is verified by an ISO-certified third-party lab afterward.

Is your facility FDA-registered?

Yes. Our facility is FDA-registered and operates under GMP-compliant protocols.

Do you offer facility tours?

Yes, by appointment, for both prospective and current clients.

What are typical timelines?

White label orders take about 3–4 weeks from order confirmation. Private label projects take about 4–6 weeks from the initial conversation.

Do you work with first-time brands?

Yes. We support first-time brands through every stage of the process.

Request a free sample box.

Pectin-based gummies across the categories you choose — shipped free, with COAs included, within a few business days of approval.