Summary: The world of active nutrition has engulfed the old-school sports nutrition category and expanded it beyond bodybuilders and elite athletes. This high-growth sector now also includes weekend warriors, knowledge workers, wellness enthusiasts, college students and even the geriatric set intent on staying alive and kicking. One reason for the boom is that women are entering the market in force.

Summary: This report summarizes the latest science results in top-selling ingredient categories to speed up R&D decisions.

Summary: This reports details how important China has become to the supply of dietary supplement ingredients. It also lays out whether — and to what extent — India can function as an alternative.

From class action lawsuits to FTC scrutiny, the supplement sector continues to see plenty of regulatory and legal challenges. This three-hour session, with a panel of noted legal and regulatory experts, delves into many of these complicated and controversial issues, including FDA warning letters, Amazon quality problems and the regulation of ingredients like CBD/hemp and kratom.

The steady stream of microbiome data and information underscores the potential of individual microbial species and their biological roles, with “biotics” providers already connecting to a range of health systems including the gut-brain axis and skin health. This video explores innovative new solutions in all the “otics,” and the expansion of probiotics into sports nutrition, weight management, inflammation, cosmetics and more.

Summary:  This video analyzes the booming sports nutrition market, encompassing traditional athletic supplements and emerging bioactives for overall well-being, with a focus on esports and future growth opportunities.

Technology is accelerating supplement innovation in many ways, from new ingredient discovery to supply chain logistics. This workshop looks into the perils and potential of technology in these products, focusing on plant-cell cultivation, the value of blockchain in sourcing, and the growing importance of organic, regenerative and biodynamic practices.

Aging healthfully is arguably the top justification for the supplement industry, but the landscape of healthy aging has changed dramatically in recent years. In this video, gain insight on the next era in healthy aging product development, and hear compelling research about enhancing longevity with nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) activators and telomere lengtheners.

Products with science-backed claims supported by published clinical trials are an increasingly important benchmark, but for brands this can be loaded with challenges. In this video, learn the best strategies for study design, how to leverage trials to drive innovation and enable compliant structure/function claims, and ensure your brand is protected in this era of stringent regulatory scrutiny.

Summary: This two-hour video offers key industry expert insights to stay competitive in the supplement and healthy food/beverage market, covering trends, consumer preferences, product innovation, and sustainability strategies for success.

Sustainably sourced ingredients have become fundamental in the supplement segment and offer an important opportunity for brands to meet growing demand for sustainably produced products. This session provides insights on consumers’ expanding values on sustainability, how best to communicate these ideals, and practical ways to implement and measure these efforts.

In this post-pandemic supplement market, sports nutrition is making a historic comeback with a mass market play for the broader active lifestyle consumer group. This video explores the re-emergence of creatine for new health states and demographics, the rise of next-gen nootropics for esport athletes, and the pre-workout nutraceuticals showing booming growth.

Whether you’re new to the industry or need a refresher course in product formulation and manufacturing, this video offers essentials for strong supplement product development. Seasoned industry veterans explain popular governance acronyms, outline best practices, and explore product ideation, formulation basics, sourcing and the science behind ingredients.