Protein tubs, pre-workout canisters, bars and ready-to-drink shakes ship heavy and sell fast. Sports nutrition fulfillment is about handling weight, density and flavor proliferation without letting lots and dates slip.
Packing heavy tubs and pouches
A five-pound tub of protein is dense, top-heavy and prone to cracked lids and burst seals when it is under-packed. Large stand-up pouches can puncture at the corners. We set packing standards for each format, choosing carton sizes and fill that keep the container upright and protect the seal.
Weight also drives shipping cost. Heavy single-tub orders can be expensive when shipped across the country, so placing inventory in markets close to your customers shortens zones and can reduce cost per order. We look at your order profile and recommend where splitting inventory makes sense and where one market is enough.
Scoops, shakers and sample sticks are tracked as their own inventory, so add-ons go into the box reliably.
Flavors, sizes and SKU discipline
Sports nutrition catalogs multiply quickly. One product in five flavors and three sizes is fifteen SKUs, and the packaging often differs only by a color band. Mis-picks between flavors are among the most common complaints in the category.
We prevent them with scan verification at picking and packing, clear location labeling and slotting that separates look-alike SKUs. Fast movers are slotted for efficient picking, while seasonal and limited flavors are kept organized so they sell through rather than linger.
Limited-edition flavors also have limited lots. FEFO and expiry reports help you see when a limited run is approaching its date so you can promote it before it becomes a write-off.
Gyms, specialty retail and Amazon
Sports nutrition brands often sell through specialty nutrition stores, gyms, grocery and Amazon alongside DTC. Each needs something different: case packs and routing guide compliance for retailers, mixed-case wholesale orders for gyms, and labeled, dated units for Amazon.
We ship all of these from one inventory pool. Retail and wholesale orders move by case or pallet with GS1-128 labels and advance ship notices where required. Amazon shipments are checked for remaining shelf life and labeled with expiration dates before they leave.
If you sell ready-to-drink beverages alongside powders, we handle those heavier cases too, with packaging suited to cans and bottles.
Frequently asked questions
Can you ship large protein tubs without damage?
Yes. We set packing standards per container size so tubs stay upright with seals protected, and we choose cartons that balance protection and dimensional weight.
How do you prevent flavor mis-picks?
We use scan verification at picking and packing, clear location labels and slotting that separates look-alike SKUs.
Do you ship sports nutrition to gyms and retailers?
Yes. We fulfill wholesale orders to gyms and specialty stores and ship to retail distribution centers following routing guides, from the same inventory as DTC.