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SupplySide Global Education Bundle: Concept to Market

Knowledge & Networking – Segmenting women’s health: Unique need states for women across categories 

According to Nutrition Business Journal, the women’s health market is expected to grow over 6% in 2025. As more women look to supplements to improve their vitality, the industry is in a great position to provide solutions. This session will be built on 12-minute mini-sessions, each of which will cover need states, white spaces and ingredients for hormonal health, gut health, weight management and clinical trials — all within the context of women’s health.

Living longer and better: Research data for healthspan ingredients 

People want to stay healthier for longer, and the supplement market for products that support vitality continues to grow. According to Nutrition Business Journal, healthy aging is estimated to be the fastest-growing condition from 2025-2028. Want a piece of the pie? You need to attend this session. Over the two hours, we’ll cover key research findings in ingredients that can help mitigate or lessen the biomarkers for aging so you can make differentiated, quality products for the long haul.

State of sports and active nutrition: Where are we and what’s next?

As arguably the industry’s most innovative space, the sports and active nutrition world is always exciting. In this session, we’ll delve into some of the most important aspects driving the category. You can expect to gather insights on clinical trial design, state age verification laws, cutting-edge ingredients and formulation strategies, market data and insider perspectives on the future of sports nutrition. Bring your questions for dedicated Q&A time with our panel of experts.

Optimizing mental wellness: The brain-body-biome connection

Explore the powerful connection between the brain, body and microbiome in supporting mental wellness. This session uncovers the science of how gut health affects mental well-being and the growing role of prebiotics, probiotics and psychobiotics. Learn how ingredients like omega-3s, adaptogens and nootropics promote mood stability, stress management and cognitive performance.

Microplastics under the microscope: Science, sourcing and solutions shaping the future

Microplastics are in our products, our packaging — and increasingly, our headlines. This session brings together a scientist, a manufacturer and a CPG brand to tackle the issue head-on: how we got here, what’s keeping microplastics in circulation and what it will actually take to move beyond them. From formulation constraints to material sourcing and consumer pressure, you'll hear what’s real, what’s hype and where innovation is happening. If your brand is serious about sustainability, transparency or just staying ahead of what's coming, it’s time to face the microplastic problem — and start building solutions that stick.

High stakes, high growth: How smart suppliers align with fast-growing supplement categories and become indispensable partners

Supplement brands are scaling rapidly in select retail categories such as weight management and women’s health, but ingredient suppliers sometimes miss the chance to align their innovations with the momentum. This session will reveal which supplement subcategories are seeing the strongest growth, what attributes brands in these spaces are seeking from ingredient partners, and how suppliers can shift from being viewed as vendors to becoming true innovation collaborators. With market insights and practical strategies tailored to the supplement space, this session will help suppliers better connect with formulation teams and brand decision-makers while positioning themselves to fuel the next wave of success.

Don’t snooze on sleep: Innovations in sleep supplementation

A great night’s sleep can be hard to come by, as evidenced by steady growth in the sleep supplement category. During this session, we’ll cover the market for sleep supplements, along with which slumber-boosting ingredients may blend well with other actives to create innovative and holistic solutions for supporting multiple health targets. Alongside the data, we’ll discuss key considerations for sleep clinical trials to fuel your substantiated claims.

The dietary supplement/food and beverage pipeline: Bridging the gap with science-backed ingredients

As demand for convenient, wellness-driven products grows and pill fatigue sets in, today’s hottest supplement ingredients are breaking out of capsules and showing up in functional foods and beverages. Many of these science-backed ingredients currently claim self-affirmed GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status, opening the door for innovative formats that align with consumer expectations for efficacy, taste and accessibility. In this session, a panel of experts in regulatory affairs, product development and consumer insights will explore how manufacturers can navigate formulation, taste and compliance challenges while tapping into trends. Learn how supplement, food and beverage categories are converging, and what it means for ingredient positioning, innovation and future growth.

 Functional or forbidden? Navigating the gray area of pet treats with health benefits

Are functional pet treats a wellness win — or a regulatory risk worth taking? As pet brands blur the line between treats and supplements, they’re entering a gray zone where innovation often outpaces regulation. In this candid conversation, we’ll explore both sides of the issue. Learn what’s legally allowed, which lines brands are walking (or crossing) and why some believe it’s time for the rules to evolve. This session will unpack real-world risk, regulatory nuance, and what it takes to responsibly bring functional pet products to market without sacrificing creativity or compliance.