
Low MOQ Gummy Manufacturing:
Pilot Runs From 60,000 Pieces
Most gummy contract manufacturers set minimum order quantities between 300,000 and 1,000,000 pieces — a barrier that has nothing to do with your formula's quality and everything to do with their production economics.
For a new brand or a new SKU, that's not a minimum order. It's a six-figure bet on a product that hasn't been validated in market yet.
Mile High Gummy Company runs pilot batches starting at 60,000 pieces, with commercial production scaling up to 2 million+ gummies per order.
Why Gummy MOQs Run So High Industry-Wide
Gummy production lines are built for continuous, high-volume output — depositing, cooling, curing, and coating equipment that's most efficient running long batches. That's a real constraint, and it's why gummy MOQs are typically higher than capsule or tablet MOQs, where changeover is faster and cheaper.
But "our equipment favors big batches" is a manufacturer's problem, not a reason a new brand should be forced to commit a year's cash flow to an unproven product before a single consumer has tasted it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your actual minimum order quantity?
Pilot batches start at 60,000 pieces. Commercial production scales up to 2 million+ gummies per order as your volume needs grow.
Can I test a formula before committing to any MOQ at all?
Yes. Our R&D services can be purchased standalone, without any production order attached.
Why are gummy MOQs higher than capsule or tablet MOQs?
Gummy production equipment is most efficient running longer, continuous batches — a real production constraint that shapes MOQs industry-wide. Our 60,000-piece pilot option is built to make that constraint less punishing for brands still validating a formula.
Is the MOQ per product, or can it be split across multiple SKUs or flavors?
This depends on your total order volume and how closely your formulas share a base system. Bring your full line plan to your consultation and we'll scope it with you directly.
Does a smaller pilot order cost more per unit than a full commercial run?
Per-unit economics generally improve at higher volumes, which is standard across the industry — but a 60,000-piece pilot lets you validate the product and start generating sales data before deciding how much to scale.

