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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...

Struggling to make sense of food label regulations for the U.S. market? Need more specifics on how to comply as a food brand? In this webinar, you will learn an overview of U.S. food labelling requirements, including what the regulations are, what is mandatory on U.S. food labels, how to...

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...

March is Nutrition Month in Canada, an annual initiative spearheaded by the Dietitians of Canada to address our population’s nutritional needs and challenges. The theme this year is Unlocking the Potential of Food: Find a Dietitian. The aim is to not just educate individuals about nutrition but actively provide ways...

Today, March 8th marks International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023 It is the global celebration of women’s and girls’ achievements, whether social, economic, cultural, or political. The theme of this year’s IWD is “Every Woman Counts.” The aim is to remember that all women have a place in every aspect of...

When we think of clinical trials in the natural health space, finished product brands often come to mind. But for ingredient suppliers, the data resulting from clinical research can be a powerful and under-utilized tool to differentiate and expand your market reach. In today’s competitive environment, it’s no longer enough...

The countdown is on! Expo West 2023 is in just a few weeks, and team is delighted to be heading to Anaheim. A lot will the going on at the show (see our list of Expo West trends to watch here), but most of all we want to meet up...

Did you know that 1 in 5 kids are affected by bullying? Whether you or a loved one has experienced it firsthand, bullying is an issue we should all take seriously because of the impact on our kids’ mental health and well-being. Pink Shirt Day was created to foster kindness,...

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,...

Preparing your company to export can be overwhelming and time consuming, but it can also be extremely beneficial for your business.  As mentioned last month, team SNI was presenting at the Export 101 Workshop: Preparing to Enter the United States Market. Our Director of Client Optimization, Leanne Lutomsky, presented an information...

If you’re like many Canadian food companies, you have considered exporting your food product to the U.S. Exporting brings many benefits, but dealing with the complexities is a lot for any company to deal with. When exporting to a new market, it is very important to remember that every country...

The SNI team is looking forward to our annual trek to Anaheim for Expo West 2023 in March! This year’s theme is Spark Boldly, where diverse brands for diverse taste buds can meet, mingle, and discover new opportunities together. As service providers to the natural health industry for nearly two...

The SNI team is excited to share that we will be hitting the airwaves with a new podcast in 2023! Here’s a quick snapshot of what to expect, what you’ll learn, and how to get involved. But First, Why a Podcast? As a service provider, we get to hear directly...

It’s that time of year when we reflect on the past 12 months. Getting to work with so many wonderful people in such a vibrant industry makes us incredibly thankful. Here’s our look back at 2022, what already has our attention for the new year, and what to expect as...

In the spirit of bringing you the very latest regulatory updates, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued updated guidance for food labelling, specifically allergens, in the U.S. The guidance is abbreviated FALCPA, which stands for the Food Allergen Labeling Requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act....

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...

As you may know, our management and clinical teams have been hard at work this past year establishing SNI’s new, custom-built clinical trials facility. Now, it is with great excitement that we’re formally announcing the launch of the clinic! With the infrastructure, equipment, and experienced team members in place, active...

Hot off the presses! We are delighted to share that SNI’s President and CEO, Bernie Desgagnés, was featured as one of Insights Care Magazine’s Top 5 Influential Nutraceutical Leaders to Follow in 2022. With its wide readership 245,000+ online readers and 97,000+ print copies across the globe and esteemed ranking...

Recently, we shared an overview of the new Supplemented Food Regulations, and what brands can expect in terms of ingredients, labelling, and product classification.  In other words, there’s a new regulatory pathway in town for these unique products in Canada! In this post, we tackle formulation challenges for supplemented foods...

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...