SupplySide Fresh 2026 Offers Expanded Expert Insights for Health and Nutrition Industry Onboarding

Online education and networking tailored to support businesses and professionals in the nutrition industry

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Informa Markets' SupplySide portfolio announces a refresh of its SupplySide Fresh program for 2026, featuring new and updated expert-led online education sessions, along with virtual and in-person networking opportunities. The program is designed as a comprehensive B2B industry onboarding solution that educates and connects participating companies' new hires while maximizing return on investment (ROI).

Why it matters

SupplySide Fresh aims to accelerate knowledge and build community for professionals entering the nutrition industry, which can be a complex landscape to navigate. By providing expert-led education and networking opportunities, the program helps new hires receive a broad introduction to the industry, while allowing senior executives and business leaders to focus on strategic initiatives.

The details

SupplySide Fresh includes two courses, SupplySide Fresh Supplements and SupplySide Fresh Food & Beverage, each featuring 34 expert-led videos totaling over 15 hours of education, 16 downloadable insight documents, and 14 networking opportunities offered both virtually and in-person at SupplySide Connect New Jersey and SupplySide Global. Key updates for 2026 include new and updated expert-led content, consolidated quizzes, and contributions from industry experts such as Sherry Frey, Devon Gholam, Heather Granato, Kerry Hughes, Jack O'Leary, Ron Puvak, Michael Wolf, and Kristen Yaney.

  • SupplySide Fresh was launched in 2026.
  • The 2026 program updates were announced on February 23, 2026.

The players

SupplySide

Informa Markets' SupplySide portfolio, a subsidiary of Informa plc, is the leading B2B event producer, publisher and digital media business for the world's dietary supplement, food and beverage, pet health and personal care industries.

Sonoran University of Health Sciences

Sonoran University of Health Sciences is a partner with SupplySide in delivering the SupplySide Fresh program.

Sandy Almendarez

VP of content at SupplySide.

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What they’re saying

“Teaching new hires in the health and nutrition industry can be overwhelming. It can take five years for someone to understand all the complexities. That is why we created SupplySide Fresh, the ultimate onboarding program that accelerates newcomer success by providing expert-led education and networking opportunities. The program is self-paced, convenient, flexible, affordable and fits into any onboarding program.”

— Sandy Almendarez, VP of content at SupplySide (bakercityherald.com)

“As a naturopathic doctor entering into the dietary supplements industry, I deeply value SupplySide Fresh's comprehensive, expert-led curriculum and its focus on real world insights. The platform offers a powerful foundation for understanding the regulatory, scientific, and business facets of the dietary supplement industry. The blend of high-quality education and meaningful networking makes it an ideal program for anyone looking to accelerate their growth in this space.”

— Rob Boyd, ND, CNS - Founder, Terrain Clinic LLC (bakercityherald.com)

What’s next

Participants can register for SupplySide Fresh at www.supplysidefresh.com to access the education and networking events for an entire year, with the option to renew for another year at a discounted price.

The takeaway

SupplySide Fresh provides a comprehensive and efficient onboarding solution for professionals entering the complex health and nutrition industry, offering expert-led education and valuable networking opportunities to accelerate their success and build meaningful connections within the community.