You might not realize it when you’re browsing the edible aisle, but a big slice of the gummies you see on shelves aren’t entirely produced in-house by the brand name you recognize. Instead, many are made via toll manufacturing (or “tolling”)—and that’s perfectly okay, as long as the product is transparent, safe, and well-made. Here’s how it works and why it matters.

What is toll manufacturing (or toll processing)?

Toll processing is essentially a contract manufacturing arrangement. One company (the toll processor) provides manufacturing, formulation, extraction, or packaging services for another company (the brand) in return for a fee. For cannabis- and hemp-derived products, this means a cultivator or brand might outsource the extraction, distillation, or gummy-making steps to a specialist. For example, a toll processor may take biomass and turn it into extract or supply finished gummies so that the brand can focus on marketing, distribution, or brand design.

Why do brands use tolling?

There are several benefits:

• It reduces the capital cost and operational burden of owning and maintaining extraction or gummy-manufacturing equipment. It allows brands to scale more quickly by leveraging existing manufacturing capacity.
• It enables specialty brands to focus on flavor, branding, or niche formulations, while a toller focuses on the manufacturing tech.

So what’s the implication for you, the consumer?

It means that the brand name you see (the one on the packaging) might not have done every step of manufacturing themselves. That’s not necessarily bad—in fact, working with a high-quality toller can boost consistency and safety. But it does mean that you should ask:

• Where is this product being made?
• Are the gummies lab tested, with full cannabinoid/terpene results?
• Does the brand disclose manufacturing processes or certify who made them?

Examples of popular gummy brands

Here are two widely available brands that illustrate quality in the gummy category (while not explicitly confirming tolling arrangements, they are the types of brands that might engage in toll manufacturing behind the scenes).

• Wyld — A leading cannabis edible brand known for real-fruit flavors and strong brand presence. Founded in Oregon, Wyld uses real fruit ingredients and aims for consistent dosing.
• KANHA — Known for high-quality gummies made with premium cannabis oils and a broad range of flavor and cannabinoid ratios. Their site emphasizes consistency, real-fruit ingredients, and natural formulations.

Why this matters for trust and transparency

For someone like you (especially if you’re navigating cannabis use for health, as I know you are), knowing that gummies may be toll-manufactured helps you ask the right questions. You want brands that are transparent about manufacturing, lab testing, and sourcing. Working with reputable tollers can be a good sign—but the brand still carries responsibility for final quality and safety.

In short

Yes—many of the gummies you see at dispensaries or on shelves are likely produced via toll manufacturing agreements. That’s standard in many industries, including cannabis/edibles. The key is who is doing the manufacturing, how it’s tested, and what assurance you have about quality. When you see a well-known brand with strong testing data, flavor reputation, and clear sourcing, you’re probably in good hands.