Functional Bars
Bars remain one of the most dynamic and competitive segments in the health and wellness space. Consumers increasingly view bars as convenient on the go snacks, workout companions, or better-for-you snack options. From high-performance athletes to busy professionals, demand continues to rise for bars that are not only functional but indulgent, clean-label and aligned with specific health goals, from energy and recovery to satiety and beauty support.
Types of bars available
We offer a curated selection of premium powdered blends designed to support everyday health, performance, and vitality. Whether you're seeking daily nourishment, enhanced focus, or performance support, our powders are formulated to help you feel your best, naturally.
Protein
Collagen
Multi Layered
HFSS compliant
Date & nuts
Chocolate coated
We develop high performing bars that taste incredible, deliver on function and align seamlessly with your brand’s goals. Whether you're creating a protein bar, energy bar, or functional snack bar, we take time to fully understand your brief including your target consumer, brand positioning, nutritional goals and flavour preferences. Our end-to-end process ensures your bar doesn’t just meet expectations it exceeds them. We know how important bite, chew and mouthfeel are in this category so we work closely with your brand to fine tune everything from softness and structure to layering and flavour masking.
Frequently Asked Questions & MOQ's
We offer a curated selection of premium powdered blends designed to support everyday health, performance, and vitality. Whether you're seeking daily nourishment, enhanced focus, or performance support, our powders are formulated to help you feel your best, naturally.
Most bars have a shelf life of 6 to 12 months, depending on the formulation (e.g. moisture content, natural oils, added preservatives) and packaging. We run micro and stability testing to confirm shelf life and texture consistency over time.
Bars are typically flow-wrapped in foil-lined film to protect from oxygen, moisture, and light. You can choose:
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Matte, gloss, or soft-touch finishes
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Single or multi-pack cartons
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Recyclable or compostable options
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We can also provide branded display boxes for retail or eCommerce use.
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Yes, texture is a big part of consumer appeal. We work with formats like:
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Chewy, crispy or fudge-style bases
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Coatings (chocolate, yoghurt, caramel)
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Inclusions (crisps, nuts, seeds, fruit pieces, chocolate chunks)
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We can tailor mouthfeel, bite, and coating to match your positioning.
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Absolutely. We can work with whey, soy, rice, pea, or collagen protein sources to hit your protein target (typically 10–20g per bar). For sugar control, we use fibre syrups, polyols, or natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit, depending on your goal
Yes, we develop vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and nut-free bars regularly. We’ll help you create a formula that matches your dietary and regulatory requirements without sacrificing flavour or texture.
Minimum Order Quantity (units)50,000 units
Can I split the MOQ across two SKUs?
Yes, the MOQ can be spilt across two SKUs
using the split below:
1 x SKU – 50,000 units
2 x SKUs – 25,000 units
New Product Development Cost*
£2,000 including 2 x SKUs
New Product Development Lead Time
10 - 14 weeks
Production Lead Time
14 - 16 weeks
Typical Order Budget† (excluding VAT)
£35 - 40K
Production Trial:
A factory trial may be required, please allow 4-8 weeks and an additional £1-2k budget for these trials. Accelerated Shelf Life Testing can take 7-13 weeks,
if needed.
* New Product Development Cost includes the work and materials required to develop the physical product. Full details of this process will be confirmed in your Statement of Work. † Typical Order Budget is purely intended to provide a rough estimate for each product type when ordered at the MOQ. Prices will vary depending on ingredients and packaging.
Please note: MOQ’s, costs and lead times are all estimated and subject to change. No Branding or Packaging Design services are included.
Is there a bar brief you would like to discuss?
Whether you have a fully formed idea or are just starting to explore possibilities, we’re here to help turn your vision into a market-ready product. From initial concept and formulation to manufacturing and packaging, our expert team at BLC supports you through every stage of supplement product development.
Get in touch via the link below, and a member of our team will get back to you as soon as possible to discuss your brief.
