Factory Outlet Jennifer Frey: Why major brands ask how we do it

It happens regularly. At trade fairs, in discussions with distributors, sometimes even via email from competitors: "How do you do it? How can you offer this quality at this price?"

The honest answer is not magic – it's the result of a conscious decision we made from the beginning: We produce ourselves. In Germany. With our own, HACCP-certified filling plants. Without detours.

What does factory outlet truly mean?

In the dietary supplement market, the term "manufacturer" is often misleading. Many brands that call themselves manufacturers are actually contract filler clients: they develop a formula, commission an external producer, have it filled, labeled, and then sell it under their own brand – with corresponding margins at each stage.

At Jennifer Frey, it's different:

• Own HACCP-certified filling plant in Germany
  
• Direct raw material procurement – no intermediaries
• Complete quality control at every step of production
• No brand surcharge – you pay for the product, not for advertising

What does HACCP certification mean?

HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points – an internationally recognized food safety system that is legally required for all food and dietary supplement manufacturers in the EU (Regulation (EC) No 852/2004).

HACCP specifically means:

• Systematic hazard analysis – biological, chemical, and physical risks are identified and controlled
• Critical Control Points (CCPs) – defined points in the production process where risks are actively monitored
• Seamless documentation – every batch is fully traceable
• Regular audits – internal and external review of processes

What this means for you as a customer: Every Jennifer Frey product that reaches you has a documented, tested production path – from raw material delivery to sealed packaging.

HACCP: The standard that makes the difference

Many supplement manufacturers meet only one of the two standards – or none. At Jennifer Frey, we combine both:

• HACCP: Ensures food safety and traceability – required by EU food law (EC 852/2004)

This dual standard is not a given in the supplement industry – it is our minimum requirement.

The cost chain in the supplement market – and where we exit

A typical dietary supplement from a well-known brand goes through the following stages:

Raw material supplier → Contract manufacturer → Brand → Wholesaler → Retailer → Customer

Each stage takes its margin. In the end, the customer often pays 3 to 5 times the actual production value – for packaging design, influencer campaigns, and trade margins.

At Jennifer Frey:

Raw material supplier → Jennifer Frey (HACCP/GMP production + filling) → Customer

Two stages instead of five. That's the difference you see in the price – without compromising on safety or quality.

Our filling plant: What happens behind the scenes

In our HACCP-certified facility in Germany, every production runs according to a defined protocol:

1. Raw material receipt & testing – identity verification, purity analysis, heavy metal screening
2. Release by quality assurance – no raw material goes into production without QA release
3. Climate-controlled filling – protection against moisture, oxidation, and contamination
4. Batch documentation – seamless traceability of each production batch
5. Third-party lab analysis – independent confirmation of declared active ingredient quantities
6. Sealing & shipping – tamper-evident packaging, direct from the factory

Collagen: Our core product – quality you can measure

Not all collagen is the same. The market is flooded with products with undeclared degrees of hydrolysis, unclear origin, and active ingredient quantities that do not match the label.

For Jennifer Frey Collagen:

• Declared degree of hydrolysis – molecular weight specified in Daltons
• Clear origin statement – animal species and country of origin transparently communicated
• No unnecessary additives – what's on the label is in the product
• HACCP-tested production – safety at every production step
• Third-party lab certificates – available upon request

Why do big brands ask us?

Because the market notices. We have received inquiries from distributors who sell products from major European supplement brands. We have had discussions with buyers who wanted to know if we offer contract filling for other brands.

The answer is no – our focus is on what we do for our own customers.

But the question itself says it all: If competitors ask how you do it, you're doing something right.

Conclusion: Quality has a reason – and that reason is transparency

Own HACCP-certified filling plant. GMP-compliant production. Direct raw material procurement. Made in Germany. No intermediaries.

This is no coincidence. This is our model.

And that's why even big brands ask how we do it.