Sports nutrition Should grow to 15% in 2018

The sports nutrition market in Brazil should grow between 12% and 15% in 2018 and move some R $2.5 billion, the Brazilian Association of nutritional products (Abenutri). "Customers of this market are willing to invest in wellness.", commented the President of the entity, Marcelo Bella. According to the estimate of the Association, is expected to grow this year, higher than the registered in 2016, when the market grew 9%. According to Bella, on greater economic stability, international groups should come back to invest in the country, which can raise the revenue of the sector for R $5 billion over the next five years. "We expect the investments outside back from 2019", estimates. The segment involves the sale of products for regulars of gyms and outdoor sports, as proteins, amino acids and other supplements to gain muscle mass as well as energy and isotonic drinks.