Epetōme

Epetōme is an award-winning supplement brand specialising in synbiotics. These are scientifically formulated combinations of prebiotics and probiotics designed to work in synergy to support the gut microbiome and promote digestive health. As a premium wellness brand, Epetōme required packaging that not only reflected the quality of its formulations but also met the essential functional and regulatory requirements associated with food-safe consumer products.

KeepMe Lifestyle partnered closely with Epetōme to develop and manufacture the complete primary packaging solution for the range. We manufactured and developed the custom jars, induction heat seal (IHS) foil liners, closures, and all decorative finishes. Since the initial launch, our relationship has continued to grow, with KeepMe providing ongoing manufacturing support, replenishment orders, and supply chain management as the product range continues to expand.

Epetōme selected KeepMe Lifestyle because of our ability to deliver premium-quality packaging components that met exacting aesthetic and technical specifications while remaining competitive in our pricing. Our expertise in product development, decoration techniques and manufacturing allowed us to provide a solution that balanced exceptional quality with cost efficiency, ensuring the final product remained both commercially viable and visually distinctive within the highly competitive health and wellness market.

The Objective
One of the most technically challenging aspects of the project was the development of packaging suitable for direct food-contact applications. While KeepMe Lifestyle has extensive experience across cosmetic and lifestyle packaging, this project required a significant investment in research and development to ensure every component was compliant with food-contact requirements, whilst maintaining the premium appearance expected by the client.

Material compatibility, regulatory compliance, functional performance, and consumer usability all became key considerations throughout the development process. Every component was carefully specified to ensure it could withstand production, filling, transportation, and long-term consumer use without compromising either product integrity or visual quality.

A particularly complex technical challenge involved achieving an identical colour across components manufactured from entirely different substrate materials.

Achieving visual consistency across different substrates (glass and ABS plastic) required extensive colour matching, involving repeated Pantone adjustments, opacity testing, and finish development until the components appeared visually identical once assembled.

These crucial development process ensured that consumers perceive the packaging as one cohesive product, despite the differing manufacturing methods and material properties behind each individual component.

Our Approach

• Precision Colour Development - The jars were manufactured using a specialist colour-spraying process, carefully formulated to achieve the precise opacity and finish required by the Epetōme brand identity. Rather than selecting an off-the-shelf finish, the project involved developing bespoke colour formulations using Pantone references to achieve complete consistency across the packaging range. Achieving the desired finish required multiple sampling rounds, allowing the client to assess opacity levels, surface finish, and overall appearance under different lighting conditions before approving production.
• Direct Printing and Decoration – To create a clean, premium aesthetic, the artwork was applied using direct screen printing onto the surface of the jars. Although this process produces an exceptionally durable and high-end finish, it also requires extremely tight manufacturing tolerances. Multiple print trials were undertaken to refine artwork positioning, optimise font weights, and ensure complete legibility across all mandatory product information. Particular attention was given to maintaining crisp text reproduction on the curved surface of the container while preserving the minimal aesthetic that defines the Epetōme brand. Alongside the manufacturing process, KeepMe Lifestyle also provided design support, working collaboratively with the client to adjust typography, sizing, spacing, and artwork placement. These refinements ensured the packaging delivered both visual impact and an exceptional user experience without compromising regulatory readability requirements.
• Custom Induction Heat Seal (HIS) Liners – An equally important aspect of the project was the development of the induction heat seal (IHS) liners. These liners perform several critical functions: they provide tamper protection, create an airtight seal to preserve product freshness, and protect the supplements from moisture and contamination throughout distribution and storage. Rather than treating the liner as a purely functional component, Epetōme wanted every visible element of the packaging to contribute to the premium consumer experience. To achieve this, KeepMe Lifestyle developed custom-coloured, bespoke induction seal liners designed to complement the jars and closures. As with the other components, this required several rounds of material development, colour testing, and manufacturing trials before arriving at the final specification. The finished result delivers a seamless visual transition between every packaging component whilst maintaining the performance standards expected from food-grade induction sealing systems.
• Collaborative Product Development – Throughout the project, collaboration was central to the development process. KeepMe Lifestyle produced multiple rounds of physical production samples, allowing Epetōme to evaluate the packaging in real-world conditions before progressing to mass production. This approach enabled refinements to colour, decoration, functionality, and overall user experience, ensuring every detail met the client's expectations prior to production approval. Alongside product development, our Operations team managed the project from manufacture through to final delivery. Regular communication ensured the client remained fully informed at every stage, with updates covering production timelines, quality inspections, pallet configurations, shipment scheduling, and secure export packaging to minimise risk during transportation.

The Outcome
The finished packaging successfully combines premium aesthetics with technical performance, delivering a sophisticated consumer product that reflects the innovation behind the Epetōme brand. Every component, from the custom-coloured jars and perfectly matched closures to the bespoke induction seal liners and precision-applied decoration, was developed through careful engineering, extensive testing, and close collaboration.

Key Deliverables

• Primary packaging manufacture
• Closure manufacture
• Induction heat seal (IHS) liner development
• Premium decoration and finishing
• Product development and sampling
• Production management
• Supply chain management

Result
We are incredibly proud to have contributed to the launch and continued success of the Epetōme range. The project demonstrates KeepMe Lifestyle's ability to manage technically demanding packaging developments while delivering exceptional quality, and outstanding customer support.

Our partnership with Epetōme continues today through ongoing replenishment orders and future product development, and we look forward to supporting the brand as it continues to innovate within the health and wellness industry.