As a food manufacturer or distributor, your top goal is to connect your high-quality products with as many customers as possible.
But given the exceptional challenges in today’s global market, there are countless hurdles that need to be overcome.
Read on to learn how to mitigate risk and get to the shelves quickly and compliantly – no matter what the market.
Overcoming Food Distribution Challenges in Today’s Market
As we have seen, the food supply chain is not immune to issues affecting the speed and variety of products that can be made available to customers. This makes everything from building a standout product portfolio to pricing a challenge. Economic challenges make it even more difficult to do business profitably and at scale, including for food distributors.
Many food brands have faced difficulties meeting sales volumes, getting products on the shelf quickly, and keeping all SKUs up to compliance.
Reducing Risk the Smart Way
There will always be some element of risk in any business. While some risks are impossible to predict, others can be effectively managed (or avoided completely!) with the right planning and due diligence.
Compliance with the regulations is one area that is not just possible to manage but can be expertly navigated to avoid costly issues before they begin.
Things like:
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- Knowing what the regulations are for food formulation, labelling, packaging, importing/exporting, quality, and more (at a deep enough level to mitigate risk and take immediate action)
- Understanding creative ways to comply given that not all requirements are black and white – most often interpretation and understanding nuance is required
- Distinguishing between mandatory and “nice to haves” when it comes to guidance from regulators (FDA, Health Canada)
- Interpreting guidance on product health claims, marketing statements, nutrition claims, and more to determine what you can say versus not say
- Anticipating and properly mitigating risk of non-compliance action, recalls, and more
Your Pathway to Expedited Sales
At SNI, we have a longstanding reputation working directly with food distributors as well as brands at every step of the process, from idea to development through sales and of course distribution itself.
We want to remind you that our regulatory and creative teams are on your side to help you streamline your sales as a food distributor or manufacturer.
We are not a pricey law firm, but rather a team of experts deeply immersed in compliance. Our team will help you develop an approach to reduce your risk in today’s market through our complete suite of food regulatory compliance services.
Because in the end, compliance matters – not just for your company’s reputation, but for a faster path to the sales your team is aiming for.
Want to reduce your risk as a food distributor and bring compliant products to market?
We’re here to solve your biggest challenges and help you get to market as quickly as possible.
To learn more about how SNI can help, contact us today to schedule a discovery call with our regulatory experts.