Sarah McLaughlin MS, RD

Sarah McLaughlin MS, RD, Co-founder and Vice President of Melt-to-Make™, is a Board-Certified Registered Dietitian with a Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences. 

McLaughlin has advanced the industry as an inventor with patents for Melt-to-Make's bulk gummy bases formulations. The company combines expertise in nutrition, food science, and gummy formulation to create a clean-label solution for the growing cannabis edible market.

Melt-to-Make™ provides ready-to-use, heat-and-pour gummy base products that allow manufacturers to make gummies with speed, precision, and consistency. These all-natural, pre-formulated intermediate gummy bases streamline production and ensure consistent, high-quality gummies with each batch. 

McLaughlin’s passion for product innovation and her drive for excellence stem from her diverse background. As the University of New Hampshire's first Sports Dietitian, she leveraged her experience as a three-time Division I All-American athlete to connect with and understand the nutritional needs of over 500 Division I athletes while managing 35 nutrition student interns.

In 2004, McLaughlin founded Sun Valley Natural Products, where she developed and launched The Sun Valley Bar. This product emerged as one of the first Wholefood Nutrition Bars crafted solely from minimally processed, natural ingredients. It gained popularity among fitness enthusiasts, wellness advocates, and those with busy lifestyles seeking a quick snack that aligns with clean eating principles. 

By 2008, the bar had achieved national distribution, leading to the company's acquisition by NBTY in 2011. McLaughlin continued to collaborate with NBTY's marketing department as a brand ambassador and in-house nutritionist for the bar.