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SOURCE NUTRACEUTICAL, INC. Winnipeg, MB, CANADA R3T 1T4 Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs About Us: Source Nutraceutical, Inc. (SNI) is a fast-growing company with offices in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Toronto, Ontario. We are an integrated “one-stop shop” for regulatory affairs, packaging and label compliance, creative services and clinical research needs. SNI...

Mushrooms are no longer merely a culinary component or a simple pizza topping - they have emerged in the industry as a dynamic and increasingly popular ingredient in the world of dietary supplements and health products. Driven by a growing consumer awareness of the potential health benefits associated with various...

Our team is travelling to connect around North America! Starting with Newtopia Now, our team is excited to take part in some exceptional tradeshows and events over the next month. Newtopia Now August 25-28 in Denver, Colorado We’re excited to send Erin Taraborrelli and Leanne Lutomsky to Denver to check...

SOURCE NUTRACEUTICAL, INC. Winnipeg, MB, CANADA R3T 1T4 Junior Clinical Trials Specialist About Us: Source Nutraceutical, Inc. (SNI) is a fast-growing company with offices in Winnipeg, Manitoba and Toronto, Ontario. The company is an integrated “one-stop shop” for regulatory affairs, clinical research, quality assurance, packaging and labeling compliance, marketing support,...

In this latest episode of The SNI Podcast, we present an in-depth discussion featuring Western Canada's industry powerhouse : Prairie Research Kitchen. Joining us in our Winnipeg studio for this episode is Elena GomezHaro, MSc., Prairie Research Kitchen's Research Manager. Listen in for a dynamic and compelling conversation as Elena sits...

PICTURE THIS: your unique product is finally ready to hit Canadian shelves… but have you taken the proper steps to ensure that your label is 100% compliant? Turns out, spotting errors on these labels can be like finding a needle in a haystack – challenging and potentially very costly. LET'S...

Last month, we introduced you to our Creative Services team--the all-female team of industry experts that make up the design expertise here at SNI. Today we are digging deeper into what makes Christel, Jada and Alexis tick, and show what their diverse presence brings to the idea boards with SNI...

Every year, June 21st marks the annual celebration of National Indigenous People’s Day in Canada--at SNI we join the celebrations! Each June, Canadians celebrate National Indigenous History Month—an important opportunity to honour the heritage, contributions and cultures of First Nation, Inuit and Métis communities across Canada. SNI recognizes that our...

In April, we posted about the updates to Canada’s proposed cost recovery framework. Since the original announcement of cost recovery for Natural Health Products (NHPs), although there has been a significant reduction in the proposed fees for businesses, proposed fees still remain which would still have a major impact on...

INTRODUCING SNI'S CREATIVE SERVICES TEAM Meet the Masterminds behind the Designs that make your Products  on the Shelves Nice to meet you! We’re an all-female team of industry experts with a shared passion for art and design. By building on each other’s unique areas of expertise, we work directly with...

SIAL is the largest food innovation trade show in North America and we had a blast attending! We attended the 3-day tradeshow to meet with many existing clients and create new connections with many more brands. This event is always a unique opportunity for food industry players to connect, learn...

This year, World Food Safety Day falls on Friday, June 7 The World Health Organization is focusing this year’s theme on the importance of being prepared for food safety incidents, no matter how mild or severe they can be. “Food safety incidents are situations where there is a potential or...

Each year, individuals across Canada celebrate National Health and Fitness Day (NHFD) on the first Saturday of June. NHFD was created following the Vancouver Olympics in 2010, initially aiming to promote grassroot fitness movements. Quickly becoming a nationally recognized initiative, NHFD is an important opportunity to prioritize our health and...

May marks an important occasion in the realm of health awareness: Celiac Awareness Month. It's a time to shed light on a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by the consumption of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, triticale and rye....

Are you curious about how a company knows which nutritional values to put on their food label? Perhaps you have your own brand and are wondering about the best option to use? The team at SNI can help in a couple of ways, and we will show some advantages to...

According to Food Allergy Canada, more than 3 million Canadians self-report having at least one food allergy and 1-in-2 Canadian households are impacted by food allergy. Accurate food labelling is crucial to make sure consumers get the required information about the product they are about to eat! What’s the risk?...

Canadian food businesses that import, export, manufacture and store food are subject to the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA) and Regulations (SFCR). In order to obtain a Safe Food for Canadians importing license, the importer must have the following documented and implemented programs: Traceability Recall Customer Complaints Preventive Control...

The Safe Food for Canadians Regulations requires that imported foods are subject to the same level of hazard analysis and preventive food safety controls as food that is produced in Canada. Supplier assurances ensure HACCP aspects are in place and the food will be safe to import into the Canadian...

In the latest episode of The SNI Podcast, we present an in-depth discussion featuring a special guest – Boyce Strategic Consulting. Joining us remotely for this episode is Kathy Boyce, Marketing and Trade Specialist. Tune in for a fascinating conversation as Kathy sits down with Leanne Lutomsky, SNI’s Director of Client...

April 22nd, 2024, marks the 54th annual celebration of Earth Day. Earth Day aims to raise awareness about environmental issues among citizens and organizations and encourages action in preserving and protecting the environment. At SNI, we recognize the importance of environmentally friendly business practices and solutions. Product packaging errors can...