Confused by date labelling on food products? You’re not alone!

Confused by date labelling on food products? You’re not alone!

In a recent CBC article, it is reported that the House of Commons committee on Agriculture and Agri-food has put forth a suggestion to eliminate Best Before date labels on food items. This proposal aims to tackle the issue of food waste and its reduction. When consumers see that a food…
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THE SNI PODCAST Ep. 4: Food Photography with Christel & Alexis

THE SNI PODCAST Ep. 4: Food Photography with Christel & Alexis

The newest episode of the SNI Podcast dives into Food Photography – a topic that often hides in plain sight, yet rarely receives the spotlight it deserves. Kick up your feet and tune-in as our team gives a behind-the-scenes tour of the captivating world of staging, photo-editing, and everything in…
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Reminder: We’re Here to Support Your U.S. Regulatory Needs

Reminder: We’re Here to Support Your U.S. Regulatory Needs

Despite sharing a border, Canada and the U.S. have completely separate (and quite different!) regulations for products like foods and dietary supplements. And while you might know us for our Canadian services thanks to our robust client base, we want to remind you that SNI is here to support your…
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Client Spotlight: Food Photography for Longo’s Market Grocers

Client Spotlight: Food Photography for Longo’s Market Grocers

SNI is delighted to showcase some recent food photography work for our client, Longo’s, a grocery retail chain with locations across Southern Ontario. Led by our creative services team, the project involved food styling and food photography for Longo’s line of breaded and battered fish products. SKUs included frozen haddock,…
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What Goes into Building a Successful Food Brand?

What Goes into Building a Successful Food Brand?

The average grocery shopper might not stop to think about all the work that goes into getting their favourite granola bar or frozen pizza on the shelf. But as a food manufacturer, you know that it’s neither a quick nor easy process. Many complex factors need to be considered, from…
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Will Your Nutrition Facts Tables Be Ready by December 2022?

Will Your Nutrition Facts Tables Be Ready by December 2022?

If you’re a food brand or manufacturer, you have likely heard about the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)’s announcement back in 2016 that new food labelling regulations were coming into force. Below is an important update on the new food labelling regulations in Canada, and what all members of the…
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How to Quickly Comply with Canada’s Bilingual Labelling Requirements

How to Quickly Comply with Canada’s Bilingual Labelling Requirements

As mentioned recently, our whitepaper library has been given a makeover! The intent was to keep the insights fresh and up to date so that you can gain information to solve the biggest challenges you might be facing in your business. The insights are useful whether in the NHP realm,…
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How to Comply with New Front-of-Package (FOP) Nutrition Label Requirements for Foods in Canada

How to Comply with New Front-of-Package (FOP) Nutrition Label Requirements for Foods in Canada

Front-of-package (FOP) nutrition labelling is a major regulatory initiative introduced by Health Canada to support healthier food choices among Canadians. This labelling requirement mandates a standardized nutrition symbol on prepackaged foods that are high in saturated fat, sugars, or sodium, which are nutrients commonly linked to chronic illnesses such as…
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Speed to Market – Brand Development Capabilities

Speed to Market – Brand Development Capabilities

Collaborating strategically with SNI and our trusted partners for consumer-centric brands and retail programs is your one-stop solution for Canadian market entry services. But have you ever wondered how it's done? Our team of experts provide regulatory compliance, clinical trials and quality assurance, graphic design and packaging compliance, importation, warehousing…
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North Forge Lunch & Learn: Packaging Compliance with Marcel Fisette

North Forge Lunch & Learn: Packaging Compliance with Marcel Fisette

Our very own Creative Director, Marcel Fisette spoke at North Forge Technology Exchange LUNCH & LEARN: on the subject of Packaging Compliance North Forge Technology Exchange is an innovation-based economic development agency and community fueling Manitoba’s innovation economy providing entrepreneurs with award-winning mentors, rockstar subject matter experts–like Marcel–and a two-stage…
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