Retail and Industrial packaging in

Philadelphia, PA

Turnkey product development at Stephen Gould Philadelphia means we handle every aspect of bringing a product to market. From product formulation and reformulation, to packaging design (structural and graphic), regulatory guidance and compliance, manufacturing coordination, production management, quality control, fulfillment services, and inventory management. We take products from initial concept through retail distribution, managing the entire process so brands can focus on sales and marketing. Our collaboration with Carpe exemplifies our capabilities, given we developed new product formats, managed production scaling from 10,000 to hundreds of thousands of units, and continue to evolve their product line.

Stephen Gould Philadelphia has been Carpe’s go-to for turnkey development since the company was a small startup. When Carpe’s original supplier shut down, we stepped in to provide complete production support. We met and exceeded the engineering and design standards of their previous products, scaling from an initial order of 10,000 units to hundreds of thousands of production runs. We also developed innovative new product formats, including a lotion-like tube with a built-in applicator that dramatically differentiates Carpe from traditional stick antiperspirants. This partnership propelled Carpe from a small startup to a rapidly growing company with national recognition.

Yes. Stephen Gould Philadelphia specializes in working with startups and emerging brands that need attention and expertise but don’t have the order volumes to attract large contract manufacturers. We’re a niche company that takes on projects’ others won’t, providing the same level of service to a 10,000-unit initial order as we do to established brands. We work with emerging personal care and health brands like Carpe, Oars & Alps, Asystem, Get Mr., and Goodjanes. We help these companies scale successfully, providing production infrastructure, quality control, and manufacturing relationships that grow with them.

Stephen Gould Philadelphia provided turnkey sustainable product development services for Goodjanes. We reformulated their collagen supplement line with clean ingredients, developed custom eco-friendly packaging using recycled materials, and provided regulatory compliance consulting for major retail distribution. Working with their branding agency, we created recyclable packaging that aligned with their sustainability goals and met retailer requirements.

Yes! Stephen Gould Philadelphia, in collaboration with our Pittsburgh Design Center in Wexford, PA, has earned the GDUSA American Package Design Award for two consecutive years. Our award-winning work on Tatsu Tea, a matcha energy drink, demonstrates our design team’s ability to create packaging that stands out in competitive retail environments. We provide both structural and graphic design services, combining visual appeal with functional packaging that meets manufacturing requirements and brand positioning goals.

Stephen Gould Philadelphia developed custom supplement packaging for Organic India’s daily pill packs. Led by Bill Thanel from our Philadelphia office in collaboration with the Pittsburgh Design Center, we created a custom dispenser box paired with individual sachets that balanced convenience and brand integrity. The project resulted in four final retail SKUs that enhanced the consumer experience while reinforcing Organic India’s commitment to quality and sustainability. This project demonstrates our expertise in functional packaging design for supplements and nutraceuticals requiring specialized dispensing solutions.

Yes. Stephen Gould Philadelphia’s team includes in-house experts and scientists who analyze formulations quickly and accurately. This capability sets us apart from traditional packaging companies. We can evaluate existing formulations, develop new product formulas, and optimize products for manufacturing efficiency and market appeal all in house. Our scientists work directly with brands to create innovative products, as demonstrated by our development of new applicator formats for Carpe and cleaner collagen formulations for Goodjanes. This formulation expertise enables our turnkey product development model.

Stephen Gould’s Pittsburgh Design Center, located at our Wexford, PA office, provides comprehensive design services including structural packaging design, graphic design, brand identity, and rapid prototyping. The Philadelphia and Wexford teams collaborate closely on projects requiring both product development and design expertise. This collaboration produced our GDUSA award-winning Tatsu Tea packaging and the innovative Organic India pill pack dispensers. Philadelphia clients benefit from access to this dedicated design resource while maintaining local account management and production coordination.

Yes! Stephen Gould Philadelphia specializes in helping brands scale production from small initial orders to high-volume manufacturing. We work with startups that begin with orders as small as 10,000 units and grow with them to hundreds of thousands of units, as we did with Carpe. Our production management capabilities include manufacturing coordination, quality control, supply chain optimization, and inventory management. We provide the infrastructure and expertise that allows innovative products to scale successfully without brands needing to manage complex manufacturing relationships directly.

Yes. Stephen Gould Philadelphia provides regulatory guidance to help brands navigate product claims, labeling requirements, and compliance standards. Our regulatory team guides clients through the legal intricacies of product claims, ensuring products meet requirements for retail distribution through major retailers with stringent standards. This expertise is particularly valuable for health and wellness products, supplements, personal care items, and products making efficacy claims. We helped Goodjanes prepare their products for broader business-to-consumer and business-to-business sales by ensuring compliance and market readiness.

Contact our Philadelphia office by phone at +1 609 890 4646 or submit an inquiry through stephengould.com. To prepare for your consultation, gather information about your product concept or existing product, current formulation (if applicable), production volume needs and timeline, target retail channels, and any regulatory or compliance requirements. Whether you’re a startup with an innovative idea or an established brand needing production support, our team will evaluate your needs and recommend appropriate solutions. Ask for Stephen Sinnott when reaching out, or reference our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office.