Markets & trends

Trendspotting with SPINS: Protein, creatine take over Expo West 2026

Trendspotting with SPINS: Protein, creatine take over Expo West 2026

By Danielle Masterson

With creatine flooding the show floor in every format imaginable, what’s the next wave of differentiation in the supplement space? SPINS’ Scott Dicker breaks down the major shifts at the trade show—and it’s all about convenience meeting innovation.

Magtein joins Schwarzenegger platform for brain health push

Magtein joins Schwarzenegger platform for brain health push

By Cassandra Stern

Magtein supplier ThreoTech has announced a partnership with Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Arnold’s Pump Club wellness platform to broaden consumer education around magnesium L-threonate and its potential role in cognitive health and healthy aging.

The Vitamin Shoppe president talks big trends and growth areas

The Vitamin Shoppe president talks big trends and growth areas

2025 was a breakout year for creatine, but the ingredient has been a headliner for The Vitamin Shoppe for longer. The retail giant anticipated its transformation from gym niche to mainstream star several years ago. It is now predicting similar explosive...

SPINS: Protein still reigns but fiber, hormone support gain momentum

SPINS: Protein still reigns but fiber, hormone support gain momentum

By Danielle Masterson

Scott Dicker, senior director of market insights, SPINS, stepped away from the Sports & Active Nutrition Summit to share that active nutrition and performance supplements have led the vitamins and supplements category for the fifth consecutive year,...

Expo West highlights Climate Day for sustainable innovation

Expo West highlights Climate Day for sustainable innovation

By Cassandra Stern

The upcoming Expo West natural products tradeshow will inlcude a full day of workshops on climate risk assessment and scaling sustainability initiatives, culminating in a networking fair and awards ceremony recognizing leadership in net-zero climate...

Fiber sells – when shoppers can find it

Fiber sells – when shoppers can find it

By Elizabeth Crawford

Americans want more fiber but don’t know where to find it – opening the door for clearer claims, education and better-tasting products, according to a survey by the International Food Information Council

The evolution of sports nutrition to active and now performance

The evolution of sports nutrition to active and now performance

By Stephen Daniells

The mainstreaming of the sports nutrition category to active, everyday performance that encompasses physical, cognitive, weight management and longevity is powering much of the growth and evolution of the entire dietary supplements industry.

Brain gains: How nootropics are reshaping sports nutrition

Brain gains: How nootropics are reshaping sports nutrition

By Lauren Nicolle

The sports nutrition sector is experiencing notable growth in the use of brain-boosting ingredients—known as nootropics—as brands respond to rising demand for products that support both physical and cognitive performance among athletes and active consumers.

Nutrafol debuts formula tailored for men aged 50+

Nutrafol debuts formula tailored for men aged 50+

By Cassandra Stern

Haircare supplement brand Nutrafol has launched its first life-stage-specific formula for men, marking nearly a decade since the company innovated in the men’s supplement category.