Common Brand Mistakes in Contract Manufacturing and How to Prevent Expensive Fixes In 2026, supplement brands are being judged on more than ingredients. Buyers, retailers, and regulators are evaluating whether a product is easy to use, clearly labeled, and consistently manufactured. That reality creates opportunity, but it also creates new ways to make avoidable mistakes. […]
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Effervescent formats in 2026: why they are getting renewed attention Across supplements and functional wellness, 2026 is shaping up as a format driven year. Buyers are not only evaluating what an ingredient does, they are evaluating how it fits into daily routines. That shift is one reason effervescent delivery is being discussed more often in […]
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Regulatory Pressure + Consumer Demand Are Reshaping Supplement Strategy The dietary supplement industry is entering 2026 under a rare convergence of forces: evolving regulation, rising retailer scrutiny, and consumers demanding cleaner, more targeted wellness solutions. For brands working with contract manufacturers, this moment represents both operational complexity and opportunity. State-level restrictions, shifting federal guidance, and […]
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Innovative Creatine Formats Are Reshaping Food, Beverage, and Supplement Categories Creatine is evolving beyond its legacy association with sports performance and is rapidly entering mainstream wellness, cognitive health, and healthy aging product categories. Industry events such as SupplySide Global and recent market reports indicate strong momentum toward consumer-friendly delivery systems including beverages, gummies, and functional […]
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Regulatory and Business Factors Shaping the Dietary Supplement Industry in 2026 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for dietary supplement brands. The category is still growing, but the rules of competition are changing quickly. We are seeing a stronger emphasis on compliance readiness, documentation, and retailer standards, alongside a continued demand for […]
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Exploring Supplement Trends for 2026: What’s Growing, What’s Changing, and What Brands Should Watch 2026 is shaping up to be a high-velocity year for supplement innovation—driven by two realities happening at the same time: consumers are demanding more targeted outcomes (focus, sleep, gut, longevity, hydration), while retailers and marketplaces are raising the bar on quality, […]
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Why Vitamin D Doesn’t Work the Same for Everyone Vitamin D remains one of the most widely used dietary supplements in the U.S., yet research continues to show that outcomes vary significantly from person to person. A growing body of evidence suggests that magnesium may be a critical, often overlooked factor in how vitamin D […]
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The Ultimate Guide to Magnesium Gummies: Types, Benefits, and Clinical Evidence Magnesium is one of the most important minerals for human health. It plays an essential role in over 300 biochemical reactions, including nerve function, muscle contraction, energy metabolism, and sleep regulation. Yet, many people don’t get enough magnesium through diet alone. That’s where magnesium […]
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Amazon Expands cGMP Verification Requirements for Dietary Supplements Amazon has begun rolling out a significant update to its dietary supplement policies, requiring all supplement products sold on the platform to demonstrate compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) through a qualified third-party testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) organization. According to guidance shared by the American […]
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Why Cognitive, Herbal, and Functional Supplements Are Converging Right Now Over the past 18 months, Organic Supplement Manufacturing (OSM) has closely monitored a convergence of three powerful forces reshaping the supplement industry: accelerating demand for cognitive wellness products, rapid growth in herbal mental health formulations, and regulatory pressure forcing hemp-adjacent brands to rethink long-term strategy. […]
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