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As we settle into 2017, Source has been reflecting on the many regulatory changes that have taken place in the Canadian marketplace over the past few months.  Source recognizes that it can be challenging to keep up to date on all of these important regulatory changes.  Our team of regulatory...

Source Nutraceutical’s own Krista Coventry (Director of Regulatory Services – Eastern Canada) was recently a speaker at the 17th Annual Oxford International Conference on the Science of Botanicals (ICSB) in Oxford, Mississippi (April 3-6, 2017). While there, she spoke with Stephen Daniells, Senior Editor at NUTRA Ingredients USA, on the proposed regulatory changes for Self-Care products in Canada....

About a year ago, we reviewed top 10 specialty food trends for 2016 inspired by Specialty Food Association (SFA); and can you believe it? Another new year is starting. We’re always keeping our sights on these new trends in food innovation, consumer eating-pattern changes and lifestyle shifts in order to...

We see Natural Health Products (NHPs) everywhere: the grocery stores, drug stores and health food stores. There are endless varieties of effective, high-quality supplements, vitamins, minerals, probiotics, herbal products,homeopathic medicines and traditional medicines on the shelves. They can be used all sorts of health reasons, such as preventing or treating...

We pride ourselves on our single source solution for many of our clients. From the licensing of a product through to the importation, testing and delivery to our client’s distributors and retailers. This sets us apart from our competition as we have our own warehouse facility and we help ensure...

We often receive calls related to site licensed warehousing and importation from clients who had no idea their products required this service and now find that their product is being held at customs until they can comply or worse their product is rejected and has to be shipped back or...

Health Canada is looking at making changes to the way they regulate self-care products. Self-care products are described as being available without a prescription from a doctor and include: Cosmetics Over the counter drugs Natural health products Canadians are using more and more self-care products to improve their appearance, to...

On Jan 4, 2011 the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) came into effect in the United States. The U.S. is presently working on implementing the requirements of the act. All Canadian food processors that export will also have to comply with the same requirements. FSMA will enable the Food and...

Labelling requirements in Canada are highly regulated to ensure clarity for consumers and consistency in the marketplace. Ultimately they are in place to ensure the health and safety of all Canadians. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is responsible for the administration and enforcement of these regulations, and can differ...

Pumpkin season is fast approaching, and there’s no better time than now to celebrate! Whether it be pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin soups and the ever present pumpkin spice latte (not sure of the health benefits on that one), the signature squash harvested in the fall is jammed...

Canada’s functional foods and natural health product industry is growing exponentially year over year, and now is the time to reach new and exciting markets. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada report that there are more than 750 Canadian companies that specialize in this area with over $11 billion in revenue. The...

We are excited to announce that Source Nutraceutical will be attending the 14th annual CosmoProf North America trade show in Las Vegas, Nevada. This three-day event takes place under one roof and fills more than 252,908 square feet of space. CosmoProf North America continues to be the leading B2B Beauty...

We know that Canada is known for snow, hockey and cold temperatures, but summers across Canada are actually quite warm and beautiful! Many of us like to escape to the cabin for the weekends, enjoy all of our beautiful lakes and beaches, and be outdoors. Check out some of our...

It’s six months in, and the 2016 International Year of Pulses (IYP) declared by 68th UN General Assembly has been creating a lot of beneficial buzz. And it’s easy to see why. The goal of IYP 2016 is to increase public awareness of the incredible nutritional, environmental and societal benefits...

The Challenge Since 1994, Taste of Nature has provided a nutritious and tasty way to snack with their non-GMO verified, organic, certified gluten free, real ingredient bars. Being positioned mainly in the natural products category, they were looking at expanding in the granola bar, school lunch category with a new...

For round 5 of our blog series, Inside Source, we sat down with our Creative Director, Marcel Fisette. Marcel has been part of team Source since day one, and has a strong passion for graphic design and has worked in the field since 1995. Marcel oversees all packaging design and...

Did you know that around 95% of new products fail every year? Poorly thought out or badly executed packaging is one of the major reasons. As humans we are very visual and our first impressions often not only stick with us, but also drive our decision making. When we shop,...

Some of us crave sweet, some of us crave salty, and some of us (including myself) crave both at once. Did you know that those cravings have a much deeper meaning though? Paying attention to the cravings you have you can begin to understand where there may be some holes...

A huge trend we are seeing is that of fermented foods and the various health benefits that they offer (especially in regards to a healthy gut and digestion). When our team brought up this topic at a brainstorming session, I will have to admit, I didn’t know much at all...