Functional mushroom products reached approximately $1.9 billion in 2025 and are projected to exceed $2.2 billion by the end of 2026, driven by mushroom coffee, energy drinks, and gummies. The regulatory framework governing that market has not kept pace. The FDA has not issued guidance specifically for functional mushrooms, and silence is not a green […]
The FDA issued more than 50 warning letters to peptide companies in September 2025 alone. It followed those with additional enforcement actions in early 2026, targeting companies selling retatrutide, tirzepatide, and other compounds in research or with supplement-like positioning that the agency determined crossed the line into unapproved drug territory. For any business selling peptide […]
The supplement industry continues its remarkable growth trajectory, with consumer spending on vitamins and nutritional products reaching unprecedented levels. However, this surge in popularity brings increased scrutiny from regulators, healthcare professionals, and consumers, who question whether these products deliver on their promises. Regulatory Environment Under Pressure The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 […]
The release of a comprehensive 2026 supplement industry event guide signals the continued maturation of the nutraceutical sector and highlights the critical importance of strategic planning for regulatory compliance and business development. As the supplement industry faces increasing scrutiny from regulatory bodies and evolving consumer demands, these industry gatherings serve as essential platforms for staying […]
The FDA published final guidance Monday to assist sponsors in identifying appropriate supplement categories for biosimilar prior approval supplements, establishing clear review timelines and creating consistent evaluation standards. The guidance specifies six types of prior approval supplement categories under the Biosimilar User Fee Amendments of 2022, fulfilling a commitment outlined in the BsUFA III commitment […]
The numbers tell a compelling story: the global dietary supplement market isn't just growing—it's experiencing a surge that industry analysts predict will continue well into the next decade. According to Grandview Research, the market will reach $414.52 billion by 2033 with an 8.9% compound annual growth rate. In the United States alone, experts project the […]
The healthy aging supplement category has emerged as one of the most significant trends reshaping the nutrition industry, but not for the reasons most would expect. While product development often targets seniors concerned about longevity, the consumers actually driving market growth are decades away from retirement. The healthy aging market reached $1.3 billion in the […]
The supplement industry is responding to an unprecedented pharmaceutical trend. Current data indicates that 22% of U.S. adults are taking GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) medications, with an additional 14.5% planning to start. This massive adoption of weight-loss drugs has created urgent demand for complementary nutritional support products that address side effects and long-term metabolic health concerns. […]
A bodybuilding supplement is experiencing an unexpected transformation. Creatine, long associated with muscle gains and gym culture, has emerged as a brain health ingredient backed by growing scientific research and driven by podcast endorsements, pushing sales to $484 million in 2024. Psychiatrist Mohamad Matour noticed the shift in his Palo Alto practice during winter 2021-2022. […]
Brazilian Researchers Identify Mushrooms as Key Innovation Driver Mushrooms are positioned to drive significant innovation in functional food and beverage development due to their unique combination of nutritional, functional, and sensory properties, according to researchers from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro publishing in Trends in Food Science and Technology. The Nutrition Business Journal's […]
