Steve Berry, Alkuhme | The Manufacturing Outlook | Top Personal Care Contract Manufacturing Services ProvidersSteve Berry, The Green Guy
In a world where consumers increasingly value sustainability, many small brands often find themselves at a crossroads: how to scale their natural and green products without sacrificing quality or integrity. These brands may find success locally, but moving beyond farmers’ markets requires advanced manufacturing capabilities and operational expertise.

This is where Alkuhme steps in — not just as a manufacturer but as a true, end-to-end partner in growth.

Led by the widely recognized Steve Berry — aptly dubbed ‘the green guy’ — who has been a leading figure in the natural products industry for over two decades. Under his guidance, Alkuhme is well-positioned to bring complex (even napkin-conceptualized) formulations into stable and high-performing products that meet retail demands and align with eco-conscious values.

“Making formulations effective with natural ingredients requires deep expertise, precision and access to quality raw materials. Most people come to us with a formula either sketched out on a napkin or developed by someone with a conventional chemistry background who simply swapped in natural ingredients,” says Berry. “We’ve been specializing in this space since the early 2000s, with access to top-tier suppliers and resources, enabling us to create more stable and effective products.”

The company’s long-standing manufacturing expertise and strategic partnerships enable it to produce a wide range of high-quality products, including shampoos, conditioners, hand and body washes, pet and baby care items and various indoor cleaning solutions.

An All-inclusive Partner

The Alkhume team designs products for online and offline sales, excluding FDA-regulated items. They can even create products inspired by ecommerce items, using ingredient lists from existing products as a foundation. Lab samples are crafted and refined in collaboration with the client until the formulation matches or surpasses the client’s desired result.

With an ideal natural -based formulation finalized, Alkuhme offers turnkey packaging solutions to ensure a smooth transition from concept to a market-ready product.

In addition to blending, labeling, and filling, Alkuhme also ensures delivering final, packaged products to clients. For e-commerce clients, the company ships directly to Amazon with branded labels, allowing businesses to operate without ever handling the product. The team’s end-to-end expertise enables them to consistently offer products that meet and exceed client expectations.

For example, a major client faced supply chain challenges, including long lead times and minimum order quantities. Initially, they started with four products from a previous supplier. Alkuhme enhanced the ingredient profiles of those products for greater efficacy and cleanliness, resulting in strong e-commerce traction, five-star ratings, and Amazon bestseller tags.

Impressed by these results, the client expanded their offerings, prompting the company to produce over 73 SKUs. The product line grew from just 4 to 73 distinct products, demonstrating how Alkuhme’s commitment to quality translates into tangible success.

Client-centricity at its Finest

Alkuhme has achieved many such successes and is preparing to double its capacity by moving into a new facility, which will allow for increased production and the onboarding of new clients.

We've been specializing in this space since the early 2000s, with access to top-tier suppliers and resources, enabling us to create more stable and effective products.


It is also expanding its offerings in the CBD space, creating formulations that integrate CBD into lotions, creams, and anti aging products, with notable success in pain relief and skin care applications for conditions like rosacea.

Certified in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards for sports safety by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), the company also collaborates with major organizations such as Major League Baseball (MLB) and the NFL through its clients.

All these efforts reaffirm its commitment to providing unparalleled support and expertise in the manufacturing industry. It’s safe to say Alkuhme is the go-to partner for brands looking to take the next step — whether they’re just starting out or scaling up. With personalized solutions, advanced formulations, and a strong focus on quality and sustainability, Alkuhme drives meaningful growth at every stage.