A short first run typically lands between $4 and $9 per unit before margin, depending on protein grade, format, and flavor system. Whey concentrate is cheapest; grass-fed isolate and vegan blends cost more. Add one-time label and tooling fees plus third-party testing. Posting a brief on AJ Cosmo Labs lets several manufacturers quote the same spec so you compare real numbers.
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