Supplement Industry Daily Briefing: February 24, 2026

February 24, 2026 Ben Law

Key Takeaways

Private Equity Investment: The Riverside Company has invested in contract manufacturer Western Botanicals, signaling strong investor confidence in the supplement manufacturing sector.
Personalized Wellness Trend: PureHealth Research launched a line of single-ingredient supplements, catering to the growing consumer demand for transparent and personalized wellness routines.
Menopause Sleep Solution: Bonafide Health has released Noctera, a hormone-free supplement clinically shown to improve sleep quality in menopausal women.
FDA Seeks Input: The FDA is requesting public comment on its information collection for CGMP for dietary supplements, which could impact future quality control regulations.
GLP-1 Companion Market: The popularity of GLP-1 drugs is creating a new market for companion supplements, with brands like Bragg launching products for metabolic support.

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Top Stories

Private equity firm The Riverside Company, in partnership with Yukon Partners, has made a significant investment in Western Botanicals, a premier contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) for the nutraceutical industry. The investment will support the Utah-based company's organic growth and fuel a merger and acquisition strategy, signaling continued strong investor confidence in the supplement manufacturing sector. Western Botanicals operates out of 140,000+ square feet of FDA-registered, cGMP-compliant facilities and serves over 75 health and wellness brands. [1]

In a move reflecting the growing consumer demand for personalized wellness, PureHealth Research has launched a new collection of Single Ingredient Supplements. The line is designed to provide consumers with full label transparency and control over their supplement routines, moving away from proprietary blends that often obscure individual ingredient dosages. Each formula in the new collection is physician-approved and third-party tested for potency and purity. [2]

Bonafide Health has introduced Noctera, a novel, hormone-free and melatonin-free supplement designed to improve sleep quality for women experiencing menopause-related sleep disturbances. The supplement, which contains magnesium glycinate, GABA, L-theanine, and SAMe, was shown in a clinical trial to help 88% of women with moderate-to-severe sleep issues see their scores move to within normal limits. Participants also saw an average sleep duration increase of approximately 40 minutes. [3]

Business and Investment

ABVC BioPharma is advancing the commercialization of its intellectual property through a subsidiary, BioKey (Cayman), which will focus on botanical-based functional ingredients and dietary supplements. The company is also working towards making BioKey Cayman a separate public entity. [4] The global probiotic ingredients market is projected to grow from USD 8.2 billion in 2026 to USD 14.7 billion by 2036, at a CAGR of 6.0%, according to a new market report. The market is shifting towards clinically validated, application-specific strains, with Lactobacillus being the leading ingredient type. [5]

Woman sleeping peacefully in bed with supplement bottle on nightstand, representing new hormone-free sleep supplements for menopausal women

Science and Research

A retrospective cohort study published in ScienceDirect found that fish oil supplementation in critically ill patients with sepsis-associated acute kidney injury (SA-AKI) was associated with reduced 21-day mortality and improved renal function recovery. These findings support the need for prospective randomized controlled trials to confirm the therapeutic potential of ω-3 PUFA in sepsis-related organ dysfunction. [6] A review in MDPI summarizes the nutritional strategies currently identified as effective in the management of aging, including approaches such as calorie restriction, intermittent fasting, and dietary patterns like the Mediterranean diet, which can help manage inflammation. [7]

New Product Launches and Formulation

Momentous has launched Fiber+, a new performance fiber supplement designed to support gut health, metabolic balance, and recovery. The formula, developed with input from Arnold Schwarzenegger, includes psyllium husk, rice bran, and resistant potato starch. [8] Prenetics has launched a new clinical-grade version of its flagship daily health supplement, IM8 Daily Ultimate Essentials PRO, boasting up to 733% greater potency across 11 key nutrients. [9] European performance supplement brand Santos Muscle Nutrition has entered the U.S. market, beginning with four core products: T-Booster, Vitaminpack, Creatine, and Whey Protein. [10]

Regulations and Quality

The FDA is requesting public comment on the information collection provisions of its regulations regarding current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) for dietary supplements. The notice, published in the Federal Register, covers recordkeeping for personnel, sanitation, equipment calibration, production and process controls, and quality control. It also discusses the potential for an exemption from 100% identity testing for dietary ingredients. [11] An op-ed in Nutraceuticals World argues that the dietary supplement industry needs to proactively support the modernization of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) to address the realities of the current market, including a call for mandatory product listing. [12]

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Marketing and Consumer Trends

The Vitamin Shoppe has launched “The Suppies,” its inaugural awards program to honor innovative products in the supplement industry, in partnership with the editors of Men’s Health and Women’s Health. Winners included BodyTech for Best in Sports Nutrition and David Protein Bars for Best Protein Bar. [13] The popularity of GLP-1 weight loss drugs is influencing the supplement market, with legacy brands like Bragg launching new products for metabolic support. [14] There is also a growing consumer trend towards non-stimulant pre-workout supplements, driven by a greater focus on overall health and sleep quality. [15]