If you are procuring a powder supplement or food it's important to understand how your manufacturer's blending process could impact your products. In this video we go through the four most commonly used powder blenders and the pro/con list for each one.
When it comes to supplement manufacturing, the quality of your blend matters. That’s why it’s so important to choose the right powder blender.
You can have the best formula in the world, but if your manufacturer uses the wrong blender, you’ll get inconsistent dosages, clumping issues, and even failed product tests.
At Steuart Nutrition, we believe in transparency. You deserve to know how your product is made—and how your manufacturer’s equipment might impact your final blend.
Here’s a breakdown of the four most common types of powder blenders, how they work, and which one might be the best fit for your product.
Ribbon blenders are great for simple blends or non-sensitive powders.
A rotating shaft moves a ribbon through the powder, pushing it forward and backward to mix the contents.
V blenders are great for fine uniform powders with simple ingredients.
However, V blending isn’t great for materials like protein powder, colostrum, or other high fat content powders that tend to clump and need more agitation. If that sounds like your product, we suggest IBC or Plow Blending.
A V or double-cone shaped vessel gently tumbles the powder on a rotating axis.
Plow blenders are ideal for large-volume runs that require a fast turnaround such as whey protein.
However, plow blending isn’t great for smaller batch sizes or products that require intensive clean outs.
Several angled plows spin through the powder, creating a fast-moving "fluidizing" effect.
These are primarily used in the pharma or supplement space.
Powders are loaded into stainless steel bins, which are then lifted and tumbled as a sealed unit—no internal shafts or moving parts in the powder.
It depends on your product.
At Steuart Nutrition, we don’t lock you into one option. We invest in multiple blending systems—including IBC bin blenders, tumble blenders, and high-speed plow mixers—so we can tailor the process to your product and your goals.
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Ben Steuart — CEO & Owner, Steuart Nutrition
Ben Steuart is the co-founder and CEO of Steuart Nutrition, a contract manufacturing and supplement innovation partner for powder, liquid, and stick‑pack supplements. He launched the company in 2019 alongside his wife, Sarah, building on his lifelong roots in the food production industry, where he grew up working in his father's food-manufacturing business in Mabel, Minnesota.
Throughout his career, Ben has developed deep expertise in supplement manufacturing and business operations. At Steuart, he leads with a commitment to lean operations, fostering long-term partnerships, and delivering flexible, transparent service—prioritizing the client’s vision as much as his own. His leadership guided the business’s rapid expansion from a single facility to multiple locations, enabling agile responses to market needs—from producing hand sanitizer during the COVID‑19 pandemic to scaling CBD and nutrition supplement lines.
Ben’s approach is rooted in strong values—his faith as a born‑again Christian deeply informs the company’s mission of “glorifying God and establishing a transformational workplace”. This culture of integrity and continuous improvement fosters a trusting, mission-driven environment, distinguishing Steuart as both a capable and conscientious industry leader.
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