All! recently reported that the cumulative annual growth rate (CAGR) of the global sports nutrition market will reach more than 8% in 2020. Market includes sports nutrition and drinks, and sports supplements.

Leading ingredients performance gains are creatine, nitrous oxide, beta-alanine, Androstenedione and caffeine. Products attract bodybuilders, athletes and ordinary users.

North America is the leader in the category with a market share in 41,69%; the market was valued at $the 11.04 billion in 2015. The growth is due to increased awareness about the benefits of protein and the fact that people are looking for positive results from an active lifestyle.

The manufacturers of these products are constantly exploring innovations and opportunities to improve, hoping to create a less complex formula. They also examined normal and common food ingredients to use in sports nutrition products.

Adams Food Ingredients has recently changed the name to Ornua Nutrition Ingredients to reflect the gain in the sector of sports nutrition. The company has set a goal of growth in the field of sports nutrition.

Probiotics also appear as an ingredient in sports nutrition products.

Manufacturers of ingredients will find many ways to support partnerships with manufacturers of sports supplements, food and drinks. According to the forecast of All!, the competition in the category of sports nutrition will increase due to the extension of product lines, innovations and mergers and acquisitions. Food and beverages are the largest segment of the sports nutrition sector with 83% market share. Products based on protein ingredients are the leaders in this segment.