Several years ago, a long-time client came to SPG with a question: could they add gummies to their product line? Sticky candies are notorious for slowing production and sticking to machinery, which can make automated packing seem risky. The client, therefore, wanted to know if automated packing was possible for their new products.
Our account manager reassured them that SPG handles gummies with ease, with operator skill, smart workflows, and equipment tweaks that keep sticky products moving efficiently. Items that other co-packers might consider challenging are routine for SPG, delivered accurately and on schedule, with even the stickiest gummies moving smoothly through SPG’s lines.
requiring careful adjustments on the line. Even minor changes in coatings, whether sugar-dusted, sour, or lightly oiled, can alter how gummies flow through conveyors and drop points. Operators must monitor these differences in real time, ensuring each piece reaches the scale and packaging stations without sticking or slipping. Small variations in recipe or ingredient ratios can require adjustments in vibration, conveyor angles, or drop points, making the difference between smooth production and slowed output.
Producing sticky products requires precise machinery setups and continuous operator monitoring to maintain accuracy.
SPG’s decades of experience in co-packing give the team the expertise to handle sticky items that challenge other lines. Operator skill, workflow design, and equipment adjustments ensure consistent speed and accuracy, even with the stickiest products. Every gummy is carefully monitored from scale to package to ensure a smooth production process.
In fact, SPG packages tricky gummy bears faster than the maximal capacity provided by machine manufacturers for regular, free-flowing products. Our combination of experience, meticulous setup, and hands-on monitoring ensures that production remains efficient even under the most challenging conditions.
Training and maintenance support these systems. Operators learn to spot issues early, such as residue build-up or uneven flow. Quick adjustments during a run help maintain steady production. Preventive cleaning and regular maintenance reduce downtime and prevent residue from affecting later batches.
Different formulations receive tailored handling. Oil-coated gummies flow differently from sugar-dusted varieties, and vegan gummies may require slower vibration to prevent clumping. SPG’s real-time adjustments ensure packing speeds stay consistent across a wide range of recipes.
With production running smoothly, SPG helps brands confidently introduce new products without worrying about technical hiccups on the line.
SPG helps brands bring new recipes to market efficiently. Each gummy recipe behaves differently: a gummy with extra minerals may stick more, and vegan gummies may move differently than gelatin ones. These differences can impact production timelines, but SPG’s adjustments ensure that growth is never hindered by technical challenges.
This approach enables brands to focus on developing new formulations rather than worrying about production issues. Each gummy, regardless of its recipe, moves efficiently and accurately from production to packaging, ensuring products reach shelves on time and as intended.
Sticky products do not slow SPG down. With experience, hands-on process control, and tailored equipment, the team ensures your products move from concept to shelf reliably. Whether a new gummy flavor or a tricky chewy recipe, SPG handles it efficiently and accurately. Clients no longer ask if SPG can deal with sticky products like the client we began this piece with — SPG’s name as a leader in the field of packaging gummies goes before them.
Contact SPG to see how your sticky products can be packed smoothly and delivered ready for market.
Since 1995, SPG (Superior Pack Group) has led the co-packing industry with a focus on efficiency, food safety, packaging innovation, and value-added partnerships. Their approach ensures candy and other products reach the shelf quickly without compromising on quality.