Creatine continues to see double digit growth as more consumers discover and take creatine. Predominantly used in pre-workout for sports nutrition, creatine is also seeing new life as an ingredient that supports cognitive health, further contributing to its growth.
Nutritional Outlook interviews Scott Dicker, senior director of market insights at SPINS to discuss the 2026 Ingredients to Watch. Dicker unpacks sales trends in the nutraceutical space and what they mean for product formulators and marketers. This is Part 2 of a two-part conversation in which Dicker discusses what is driving sales growth of ashwagandha, colostrum, as well as sea moss.
Colostrum is gaining momentum in the market, with growth across multiple categories and increased distribution of this multifunctional ingredient.
Ashwagandha is finding its way into more products as research grows on the ingredient's health benefits, and formulators push the boundaries of alternative dosage formats.
Nutritional Outlook interviews Scott Dicker, senior director of market insights at SPINS to discuss the 2026 Ingredients to Watch. Dicker unpacks sales trends in the nutraceutical space and what they mean for product formulators and marketers. This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation in which Dicker discusses what is driving sales growth of creatine and protein.
A growing number of innovative nutraceutical solutions are coming to market that help users deal with everyday stressors to improve sleep and quality of life.
Nutritional Outlook, in collaboration with market research firm SPINS, provides a deep dive into 2026's top trending ingredients in the nutraceutical space. This year's Ingredients to Watch focuses on ashwagandha, colostrum, creatine, and protein, with expert insights and detailed sales data.
Expert insights on developing flavor trends driving consumer engagement.
The new partnership aims to expand distribution across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa to support food innovation, plant-based development, and evolving consumer demands.
Thomas Druke, senior marketing and business development manager at Balchem, explains why cognition is a crucial factor in sports performance, the opportunity this presents to dietary supplement manufacturers, and why choline is an ideal ingredient for supporting brain health in athletes.
Isabelle Raymond, PhD, senior vice president, clinical and medical affairs at Nutrafol writes about how clinical research in the dietary supplement space requires a more tailored approach distinct from pharmaceutical trials.
Founded in 2015, Real Mushrooms has acquired legacy supplement company Mushroom Science, uniting two science-driven brands with shared commitments to mushrooms supplements.
The Vitamin Shoppe announces a nationwide launch of AG1’s Daily Health Drink, offering wellness guidance and multiple formats across more than 640 locations.
A curated list of top articles from 2025 covering the trends and innovations in longevity and healthy aging.
Sami-Sabinsa celebrates the opening its new Hassan Unit-2 manufacturing facility, which is NSF cGMP certified and utilizes state of the art sustainability features. The facility is part of the company's stategy to expand its existing ingredient portfolio while also focusing on innovative new products.
How building clinical evidence through multiple exploratory studies to inform clinical trial designs reduce risk and help make more commercially viable products.
American consumers are shifting their sweet tooth preferences based on price increases and making more health-conscious decisions.
How vitamin B12 can support healthy aging and longevity, as well as the advantages of using certain forms of the nutrient.
Specialty diets and nutritional supplements may help women physiologically prepare to pregnancy by improving the conditions for conception.
Brazilian authorities recently approved Lacprodan MFGM-10 for use in food and beverages.
Lasenor recently launched at Fi Europe, Lasenor VP-100, a texturizing pea protein product that can reduce using less egg by 50-100%.
IFT recently announced the appointment of Brendan Niemira, as IFT’s Chief Science and Technology Officer.
Every year, Nutritional Outlook chooses its Best of the Industry Award winners, recognizing individuals, groups, and companies whose initiatives today may help shape, for the better, the state of the dietary supplement and food and beverage industries for years to come.
USP has been named as a participating certifier in Amazon’s Compliance Fast-Track Program.
Greenvit announced that they have acquired a majority stake in Synkol, a collagen ingredient producer.
IAFNS-supported App provides convenient, reliable information about ingredients and their function in foods.
Layn Natural Ingredients monk fruit received Gold level status from SAI’s FSA program.
To help meet the growing demand for protein, FrieslandCampina has announced the acquisition of Wisconsin Whey Protein.
Longevity is an evolving category that has gone from a focus on beauty-from-within, joint health, and cognitive health to targeting hallmarks of aging that may help lower one's biological age.
GC Rieber VivoMega announced that Thomas Helge Hansen has rejoined the company as the lead to their North American sales division.
