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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...

Growing up I developed an unhealthy relationship with food. My self esteem and body image were greatly affected by my relationship with food, driving me to a restrictive diet. As I got older, it became apparent that healthy relationships in all aspects of life come from smarter choices. It was...

Most of us can’t deny enjoying something sweet to drink or eat every now and then. With the knowledge that too much sugar isn’t great for our diets, food and beverage companies have been trending towards sugar substitutes and sweeteners. Not all are created equally though, and some in fact...

With 66% of Canadian adults and 33% of Canadian children now categorized as overweight or obese, it’s easy to see that it has obesity has become a real problem. The cause and prevention of obesity is a hot topic issue in most of the developed world, and Canada in no...

“Every year Canadians purchase over $5.4 billion of cosmetics and personal care products. From personal hygiene and beauty products like deodorant, shampoo, skin care products, make-up and fragrances to health-related products such as sunscreens and cavity-fighting toothpastes, cosmetics and personal care products are an undeniably important part of our everyday...

Every year at Source Nutraceutical we look forward to the Natural Products Expo West show. This large industry gathering is always a highlight of our year. Not only does it give us a chance to catch up with our existing clients and see how their products and product lines have...

At Source Nutraceutical, we are known for our “one-stop-solution” mentality, but today our focus is on one significant part of that solution, our Regulatory Affairs department. We are not only experts in Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, but we also act as an extension of your business. What else sets...

Are you the manufacturer, importer or distributor of a NHP? The Natural and Non-prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) has issued new regulations that may effect how you sell your product. Inline with the current push in North America towards transparency and customer assurance in NHP’s and dietary supplements, the new...

With 2016 upon us, much of the population comes up with New Years resolutions to help kick-start the New Year on a positive note. At Source, we have taken some of the most common New Years resolutions and put our own personal spin on them.   Save Money So many...

Mushrooms, seaweed and floral infusions are all gaining popularity and will be very on trend with specialty foods for the coming year. The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has listed 10 different trends to keep your eyes open for in the US food culture in 2016. Which one are you the...