Decoding Prebiotic Claims: Ensuring Compliance for Canadian Markets

Decoding Prebiotic Claims: Ensuring Compliance for Canadian Markets

As the demand for prebiotic supplements and foods grows, the goal of capturing consumer interest must balance bold health benefit claims with regulatory compliance, especially in Canada. Prebiotics play a unique role in gut health, supporting beneficial bacteria and potentially influencing a range of physiological processes. For prebiotic products to…
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From Trend to Staple: Exciting Growth of Private-Label Food Brands

From Trend to Staple: Exciting Growth of Private-Label Food Brands

Have you noticed something different in your favourite grocery stores lately? More shoppers than ever are flocking to private-label products, and it's a thrilling transformation in the grocery landscape. This trend is not just a fleeting moment; it's becoming a staple of how we shop—offering both fantastic savings and top-notch…
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SNI Creative Services: Top Food & Design Trends

SNI Creative Services: Top Food & Design Trends

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…
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SIAL Canada – At the core of the food industry

SIAL Canada – At the core of the food industry

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…
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World Food Safety Day 2024

World Food Safety Day 2024

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…
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Allergen Labelling & Recalls – What you need to know

Allergen Labelling & Recalls – What you need to know

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?…
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Safe Food for Canadians License: A Guide for Importers

Safe Food for Canadians License: A Guide for Importers

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…
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HACCP and Foreign Suppliers – What you should look for under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

HACCP and Foreign Suppliers – What you should look for under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations

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…
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