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NORDIC LIFE SYSTEMS A Problife company

Supplement, sports nutrition & probiotic contract manufacturing · EUFrom raw material
to market‑ready.

European contract manufacturing for supplement, sports nutrition and probiotic brands. Our own EU whey and goat protein supply, certified production in Bulgaria and Germany, and the Problife group’s 16+ years of microbiome expertise behind every product.

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The same sites, the same quality system, the same team, whether the label is ours or yours.
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16+
Years of group experience
4
Regions with offices
2
Certified production sites in Bulgaria and Germany
GMP
+ HACCP-certified sites
Who we are

The partner behind the product.

Nordic Life Systems is the contract development and manufacturing arm of the Problife group. We combine what most suppliers keep separate: professional raw-material sourcing and state-of-the-art production.

Your product is built on verified ingredients and manufactured to European standards, with one company accountable for both.

Headquarters
Tallinn, Estonia
Production
Bulgaria · Germany
Offices
Europe · Gulf states · China · Korea
Group
Problife

Through the Problife group we serve brand owners, distributors and solution providers worldwide.

Archival culture plate held to the light
OUR HERITAGE · STARTER CULTURES
16+
Years in probiotics and postbiotics (Problife group)
2,000+
Strains available
3
Probiotic & postbiotic production: Bulgaria, China, Italy
4
Regions with offices
Our heritage

16 years of making microbes work.

Long before private-label supplements, we were supplying probiotic starter cultures to major partners in the dairy industry. That is the hardest school in the business: live cultures, industrial volumes, zero tolerance for failure. It taught us a discipline that companies which only mix powders never learn.

From that foundation the group moved into consumer supplements, then into functional foods that bring beneficial cultures into everyday life, and today into postbiotics.

  1. The foundation

    Starter cultures for dairy

    Live cultures at industrial scale for major dairy producers, delivered to specification.

  2. First consumer products

    Probiotic supplements

    The group’s own probiotic products, made in Bulgaria and sold across Europe.

  3. Beyond the capsule

    Functional foods

    Snack bars, drinks and dairy products that bring beneficial cultures into everyday life.

  4. Four regions

    Global offices

    Europe, the Gulf states, China and Korea: sourcing, partners and customers on the ground.

  5. Today

    Full-service contract manufacturing and postbiotics

    Sourcing and manufacturing from one partner, plus MaestroBiome 01, our postbiotic made in Italy.

Sports nutrition & protein

Sports nutrition, on our own protein.

We buy premium whey protein directly from leading EU dairies, and we supply goat milk protein, one of the rarest proteins in European dairy. Take the protein as a bulk ingredient, or as a finished product under your brand from 500 units per SKU.

Rare in EuropeGoat milk protein, as ingredient or finished productGoat whey and goat milk protein from a European milk pool of around 100 contracted farms. In bulk bags, or as goat protein shakes under your brand.Explore goat protein → Ready to brandWhey shakes, clear whey and moreEleven formulas, from classic whey to creatine and electrolytes, from 500 units per SKU.Browse formulas →
Bulk proteinWPC80 Instant & WPI90 InstantDirect from EU dairies in Germany, Denmark, Poland and the Netherlands, from one pallet to full truckloads.Compare proteins → Clear drinksClear WPI90Acid-stable isolate for clear, juice-style protein drinks.See the grades → EU claimsThe claims you can useProtein, creatine and electrolyte claims, word for word, with their conditions.See the claims →
Market momentum

You are entering a market that keeps growing.

Global probiotics market, USD billion

0100200300 114 301 20252027E2029E2031E2033E
Source: Grand View Research, Probiotics Market Report (Feb 2026). Years marked E are projections.
~13%
Annual market growth
12.8% a year on average (CAGR), 2026–2033

Probiotics, postbiotics, sports nutrition and functional foods are among the fastest-growing categories in consumer health. The brands that win are the ones that reach the shelf fast, with quality that holds. That is exactly what a specialised partner is for.

How we work
01Source.
02Verify.
03Deliver.

Origin first.

We buy raw materials the way a trading house does: direct relationships with qualified European producers, competitive terms, and full visibility of origin for every batch.

Nothing enters unverified.

Every ingredient and every supplier is checked for origin, specification, supplier background, batch documents and delivery terms before anything enters production.

One project owner, start to finish.

Formulation, production, quality release and shipment are managed by one project owner. You receive a finished, documented, EU-compliant product instead of a chain of handoffs.

How we work

Source. Verify. Deliver.

Source

Direct relationships with qualified European producers, competitive terms, and full visibility of origin for every batch.

Verify

Every ingredient and supplier is checked for origin, specification, supplier background, batch documents and delivery terms.

Deliver

Formulation, production, quality release and shipment are managed by one project owner.

Every batch passes
five checks
1Origin
2Specification
3Supplier
4Batch documents
5Delivery
Bulk protein raw-material samples: whey isolate and milk protein concentrate, cow and goat
Sourcing

Ingredients you can put your name on.

Great products start before the factory. Our purchasing team vets and buys dairy proteins, pro- and postbiotic cultures, vitamins and plant extracts directly from European producers, with the same discipline we apply when trading these materials in bulk.

Your formulation is costed at real market prices, documented batch by batch, and never dependent on a single anonymous middleman.

Technician in a cleanroom production hall checking stainless-steel processing tanks
Manufacturing

Two certified sites. One standard.

Bulgaria

High-capacity production for capsules, tablets, powder blends and sachets. This is where the Problife group’s own probiotic products are made: formulation, blending, encapsulation, packaging and quality release under one roof.

Germany

Precision manufacturing for demanding formats and premium private-label programmes, with German documentation standards and direct access to the German, Austrian and Swiss markets.

GMPHACCPCertificates for each site, available for your audit file.
In depth · ManufacturingOur sites, quality system and documentsHow your batch is made, checked and released, and what you receive with it.Read more →
FERMENTATION & PRODUCTION, EU
On the line

Precision you can watch.

Automated filling, controlled dosing and continuous checks on the line. This is what your production run looks like.

Stick-pack line dosing powder into sachets
01

Stick pack lines

Multi-lane forming, dosing and sealing for single-serve sticks and sachets.

Capsule filling machine bowl
02

Capsule filling

High-speed encapsulation with weight control on every batch.

Capsules on the inspection conveyor
03

Built-in inspection

Continuous visual and weight checks before anything reaches packaging.

Finished capsules held in gloved hands
04

Batch release

Every batch leaves with a Certificate of Analysis, tested against the agreed specification.

Probiotics

Live cultures, built to specification.

Probiotics are where we come from. Together with Problife we design and make probiotic products: strain selection, blend development, production and documentation, drawing on a documented collection of more than 2,000 strains.

  • Strain selection matched to your positioning
  • Ready-to-use premixes and custom blends
  • Heat-killed (tyndallised) versions on request
  • A technical data sheet for every strain
  • Genetically identified species
  • Freeze-dried bulk powder or finished products
BG

Bulgaria

The group’s own probiotic products: formulation, blending, encapsulation, packaging and quality release under one roof. GMP- and HACCP-certified site.

CN

China

Fermentation and freeze-dried bulk cultures from a documented strain collection, each strain supplied with its own technical data sheet.

IT

Italy

Postbiotics: MaestroBiome 01 is produced under GMP by our manufacturing partner Science Power S.r.l. with a patented sequential fermentation process.

Our strain list

Documented strains with their declared live count in CFU/g (colony-forming units per gram), available as freeze-dried bulk powder. More strains from our collection of over 2,000 on request.
41STRAINS LISTED · CFU PER GRAM

Lactobacillus

L. acidophilusLA-G80200 bn
L. plantarumLp-G18500 bn
L. plantarumLp506patented300 bn
L. reuteriLR-G100200 bn
L. rhamnosusLr-G14500 bn
L. caseiLC-G11500 bn
L. caseiLC-G16patented300 bn
L. paracaseiLPc-G110400 bn
L. delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricusLB-G40100 bn
L. delbrueckii subsp. lactisLL-G41100 bn
L. salivariusLS-G60100 bn
L. helveticusLH-G51200 bn
L. fermentumLF-G89200 bn
L. gasseriLG-G12200 bn
L. johnsoniiLJ-G55100 bn
L. crispatusLC-G22100 bn
L. buchneriLB-G302200 bn
L. brevisBB-G17100 bn
L. sakeiLS-G23200 bn

Bifidobacterium

B. bifidumBB-G90200 bn
B. animalis subsp. lactisBL-G101500 bn
B. animalisBL-G75300 bn
B. longum subsp. longumBL-G301100 bn
B. longum subsp. infantisBI-G201100 bn
B. breveBB-G95300 bn
B. adolescentisBQ-G66100 bn

Bacillus

B. coagulansBC-G44100 bn
B. subtilisBS-GA28800 bn
B. licheniformisBL-GA26500 bn
B. megateriumBM-GA53100 bn

Other bacteria

Streptococcus thermophilusST-G30400 bn
Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactisLLL-G25200 bn
Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremorisLLC-G42200 bn
Enterococcus faecalisEP-GA65200 bn
Enterococcus faeciumSF-GA12200 bn
Pediococcus acidilacticiPA-G73200 bn
Pediococcus pentosaceusPP-G15200 bn
Leuconostoc mesenteroidesLM-G27200 bn
Propionibacterium freudenreichii subsp. shermaniiPF-G68100 bn

Yeast & butyrate-producing bacterium

Saccharomyces boulardiiSD-G1920 bn
Clostridium butyricumCB-G575 bn
COUNT = DECLARED CFU (COLONY-FORMING UNITS) PER GRAM OF BULK POWDER · STRAIN CODES ARE OUR COLLECTION REFERENCES · PATENTED STRAINS: Lp506 (CN2018), LC-G16 (CN1566) · TECHNICAL DATA SHEETS, BLENDS AND HEAT-KILLED (TYNDALLISED) VERSIONS ON REQUEST · FOR PROFESSIONAL USE, NOT CONSUMER INFORMATION
In depth · Strain catalogueAll 41 strains, searchableCurrent scientific names, live counts and patented strains.Browse strains →In depth · Probiotic manufacturingProbiotics that keep their count until expiryStrain choice, stability plan, formats and timelines.Read more →
Next-generation postbiotic · our flagship
MaestroBiome 01PBMB01 · Made in Italy · GMP

The postbiotic fermented in two stages.

Most postbiotics are made in one of two ways: a single strain is fermented and inactivated, or several finished powders are blended after the fact. In both cases the strains never meet. The result is simply the sum of its parts.

MaestroBiome 01 is made differently. Two Lacticaseibacillus strains, L. rhamnosus GG and L. paracasei NPB-01, are grown in a patented sequential fermentation cascade: the first strain transforms the growth medium, which then feeds the second. The resulting mix of metabolites (the compounds the bacteria produce) cannot be made by fermenting the strains separately and mixing them. To our knowledge it is the only commercial postbiotic made this way.

The biomass is then inactivated and spray-dried into a water-dispersible powder that behaves like any other ingredient: dosed in milligrams to a fixed specification, not in live counts (CFU) that decline over time.

TWO-STAGE FERMENTATION · MAESTROBIOME 01 Food-grade growth medium Stage 1 · L. rhamnosus GG Transformed medium feeds stage 2 Stage 2 · L. paracasei NPB-01 Inactivation · spray-drying · MaestroBiome 01 CONVENTIONAL POSTBIOTIC Strain A fermented Strain B fermented separately Inactivated, then blended Sum of the parts THE STRAINS NEVER INTERACT
100mg
Standard daily dose (50–150 mg). 10,000 doses per kilogram.
36mo
Shelf life. No cold chain, no extra dose to offset losses, no coating, no live-count testing at expiry.
≥100g/L
Disperses in water. Inactivated and spray-dried; breaks down only above 240 °C.
GMPIT
Made in Italy under GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice). Vegan, non-GMO, none of the 14 major EU allergens (Annex II). Self-affirmed GRAS status in the US (Generally Recognized as Safe) up to 1,000 mg/day.

Published research

Peer-reviewed lab study on human intestinal cells (Caco-2)
Postbiotic of L. rhamnosus GG alone
lower
Postbiotic of L. paracasei NPB-01 alone
lower
Both, simply mixed
lower
Two-stage fermentation (MaestroBiome process)
highest

Bars show relative release of HBD-2 (human beta-defensin 2, a defence protein made by intestinal cells), read from the published figure. The two-stage product gave the highest values for every marker measured: cell proliferation, lactase, occludin, ZO-1, MUC2 and HBD-2. This is a cell model, not human data. Publications are available on request.

Why product developers choose it

Handles like any other ingredient
  • No cold chain. Ships and stores at room temperature, so storage is no longer a constraint.
  • No loss over time. Nothing alive to lose, so no need to overdose at the start to meet the label at the end.
  • Nothing alive to lose. Inactivated and spray-dried, so baked, frozen, pasteurised and gummy products become possible, confirmed in your recipe.
  • Simpler labelling. A fixed amount of a defined material, not a live-count promise to defend at the end of shelf life.
  • Available as a bulk ingredient on standard trade terms, with a technical data sheet (TDS), a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for every batch and formulation advice.

No health claim is made on this page. Efficacy documentation and the scientific dossier are shared with qualified partners under confidentiality.

In depth · MaestroBiome 01Applications, process map and full specificationFrom capsules to ice cream and bakery: where it fits and how to test it in your recipe.Explore MaestroBiome →
Request the technical pack Capsules · gummies · sticks · beverages · bars · bakery
What we make

Every format your brand needs.

Capsules

Hard capsules, including delayed-release versions

Sticks & sachets

Single-serve powders, precise dosing

Protein & powder blends

Whey, clear whey and speciality blends

Tablets & chewables

Pressed, chewable and melt-in-the-mouth tablets

Gummies

Pectin-based gummies for vitamins and other active ingredients

Functional foods

Snack bars and drinks with active ingredients
In depth · FormatsFill ranges, capsule sizes, packagingWhich format suits your product, and which probiotic or postbiotic works in it.Compare formats →
Six finished formats: capsules, a stick pack, powder, tablets, gummies, and a bar with a drink
Product categories

One partner, every category.

Whatever your customers need, we can develop a formula for it.

Athlete drinking a protein shake in a gymSports Nutrition
Beauty and skin consumerBeauty
Preparing a balanced bowl at homeGut Health
Taking a capsule with a glass of waterImmunity
Eating a nut bar on a walkMetabolic Health
Two runners on a forest trailFunctional Foods
And moreWomen’s health · Sleep & stress · Children’s products
Our edge

Deep expertise in pro- and postbiotics.

Most contract manufacturers treat probiotics as just another powder. We come from the microbiome world, and that expertise goes into every product we develop.

Strains chosen to match your claim

Documented strains matched to your positioning: digestion, immunity, women’s health, metabolism.

Stability built in, not hoped for

A calculated dosing margin, moisture control and packaging chosen so the amount on the label holds until the end of shelf life.

Postbiotic know-how

Inactivated cultures for products that must stay stable without refrigeration. We work with them every day.

Quality & compliance

Documented, traceable, audit‑ready.

A Certificate of Analysis for every batch

Every production batch ships with its CoA, a lab report checked against the agreed specification.

Full batch traceability

One documentation chain from raw-material supplier to finished carton.

EU labelling & regulatory support

Compliant label text, permitted ingredient forms and advice on allowed claims for European markets.

Stability & shelf-life data

Testing programmes designed so declared values hold to the end of shelf life.

Allergen control between runs

Careful production planning and validated cleaning between production runs.

Your audit file, prepared

Site certificates, specifications and batch records compiled for your customers and authorities.

From brief to shelf

A clear path, owned end to end.

One project owner on our side, from your first brief to repeat production. Typical timelines:

1–2WEEKS

Formulation

Brief, recipe development, costing and specification, agreed in writing before anything else moves.

3–4WEEKS

Pilot & samples

Pilot batch and samples for your approval: taste, appearance, fill weight and lab results.

8–10WEEKS

First production

First full production run, including packaging, quality-control release and documentation.

6–8WEEKS

Repeat orders

Faster repeat production, with materials planned ahead based on your forecast.

Guide · EU market entryLaunching a food supplement in the EU: 7 stepsClassification, ingredients, claims, labels, notification and manufacturing.Read the guide →
From powder to capsule, sachet and carton
Track record

Built for brands that deliver.

Dairy industry partners

Years of supplying probiotic starter cultures to major dairy producers. Live cultures at industrial scale, delivered to specification.

European solutions provider

Ongoing turnkey supplement programmes: formulation, production and documentation delivered as a single package to a demanding B2B partner.

Gulf distribution partner

Authorised supply and representation in the United Arab Emirates: dairy-based nutrition delivered with EU-level documentation for local registration.

“The same sites, the same quality system, the same team, whether the label is ours or yours.”
Client references available under NDA
Why Nordic Life Systems

In the best hands.

One partner for the whole chain

Sourcing, formulation, manufacturing and delivery: one contract, one point of accountability.

16 years of proof

From starter cultures for the dairy industry to finished consumer products across four regions.

Certified European production

GMP- and HACCP-certified sites in Bulgaria and Germany. Made and documented in the EU.

Pro- and postbiotic specialists

Genuine microbiome expertise from the Problife group, not just another powder blender.

Clear minimum orders

Sports nutrition from 500 units per SKU. Probiotics from 60,000 capsules or 300,000 stick sachets. Other formats on request.

Transparent by default

Written specifications, agreed prices and clear timelines. No surprises at delivery.

In depth

Want the details? Go deeper.

Nine pages for buyers, product developers and regulatory teams: catalogues, specifications, strain lists, timelines and EU rules. Click any card to read more.

Private-label sports nutritionSports nutrition built on our own proteinProtein shakes, clear whey, goat protein, creatine and hydration: a catalogue of ready-to-brand formulas, flavours by market and the EU claims you can use.Explore sports nutrition → Rare in EuropeGoat milk proteinTwelve goat proteins, powders and fats, as ingredient or finished product.Explore goat protein → Bulk & private labelWPC80 & WPI90 InstantWhey protein direct from EU dairies, compared grade by grade.Compare proteins → Next-generation postbioticMaestroBiome 01Where it fits, from capsules to ice cream and bakery, and the full specification.Explore MaestroBiome → ServiceProbiotic contract manufacturingProbiotic products whose declared count holds until the end of shelf life.Read more → Catalogue41 probiotic strainsSearchable list with current scientific names and live counts.Browse strains → FormatsCapsules, sticks, gummies and moreFill ranges, capsule sizes and minimum orders per category.Compare formats → QualitySites, quality system, documentsWhere your product is made and what you receive with every batch.Read more → 7GuideLaunching a food supplement in the EU, in seven stepsClassification, ingredients, claims, labels, notification and manufacturing, explained by our Managing Director.Read the guide →
Next steps

Starting is simple.

A notepad, a pen and two sample pouches on a desk

Let’s build your next product.

Three fields and a few sentences. You will hear back from a person, not a ticket queue, within two working days.

Your brief goes directly toWladimir ChapiroManaging Director
Nordic Life Systems OÜ
Rävala pst 2, 10145 Tallinn, Estonia
Reg. 17437209 · VAT EE102955493
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