Food and Beverage - SNI Inc.

15 Jan 2024

Crossing the border out of the USA– regulatory considerations and possible funding support

Food and Beverage, International Trade, Market Entry Support, U.S. Drug Regulations, U.S. Food Regulationsborder crossing, exporting products, FAS, Food Export Midwest, Food Export Northeast, Foreign Agricultural Services, Regulatory Affairs, Southern US Trade Association, SUSTA, USDA, use border

Our team at SNI has helped countless clients successfully export their products from the US market into other countries. When it comes time to evaluate the potential export of your products, we are here to help! Our team has expert knowledge on product classification, formulation considerations, and all aspects of…

11 Jan 2024

5 Dietary Supplement Violations and How to Avoid Them

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and Beverage, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations and Updates, General RegulationsBatch Production Records, Consumer health risk, Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act, dietary supplements, DSHEA, False advertising, FDA, FDA warning letters, GMP, Good Manufacturing Practices, The Food and Drug Administration, US dietary supplements

With a projected U.S. market size of over $300 billion by 2030, the dietary supplement category has never presented more opportunities for brand success. In a health-conscious society, dietary supplements can play a significant role in supporting individuals' well-being, but the growing popularity of these supplements has brought attention to the…

11 Dec 2023

Don’t be Caught on the NAUGHTY LIST

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and Beverage, General Regulations, Market Entry SupportAllergens, CFIA, Food Allergies, food compliance, Food Labeling, Food producers, health canada

When it comes to Food Labelling compliance, it's essential to wrap up your labels with care, ensuring they're on the nice list and avoiding any risk of your product getting "sleighed" from store shelves. The food label is an important consumer tool used to provide key information on the product…

04 Dec 2023

RECAP: Two Great Manitoba Events in November

Events, Food and Beverageagri-food canada, canadian labelling, food development centre, Leanne Lutomsky, Manitoba, Manitoba Agriculture, manitoba economy, Nutrition Labelling, Stuart Greenfield

SNI’s head office in Winnipeg, Manitoba is surrounded by innovation and developments in the areas of food and beverage, natural health, biotechnology, and more. We are proud to be located in such a diverse province, full of opportunities. We are able to partner with many great resources such as the…

21 Nov 2023

RECAP: PLMA’s 2023 Private Label Trade Show in Chicago

Canadian Food Regulations, Events, Food and Beverage, International Trade, Market Entry Support, Natural Health Products (NHPs), U.S. Food RegulationsBusiness-to-Business, Chicago, exhibition, food and beverage, household products, Networking, PLMA, Private label, private label manufacturers association, Stuart Greenfield, Trade show

Here’s the “Deep Dish” from SNI’s PLMA Experience in Chicago The bustling city of Chicago recently played host to the much-anticipated Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) Trade Show, and our own Stuart Greenfield - Director, Business Development and Marcel Fisette - Director, Creative Services were right in the heart of…

07 Nov 2023

Celebrating Global Prebiotics Week: Nourishing Your Gut for Better Health

Food and Beverage, WellnessCanada's Healthy Eating Strategy, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, CFIA, FDA, food industry, food labelling, food supply, Gut Health, health, Health and Fitness, ingredient quality, nutrients, Prebiotics, Probiotics

Global Prebiotics Week is here, and it is your golden opportunity to dive into the incredible world of prebiotics and their profound impact on your health. This annual event, running from November 6 to 10, is all about raising awareness about the importance of prebiotics and highlighting the vital role…

27 Oct 2023

Food Fraud: Do you know what you’re paying for??

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and Beverage, Front-of-Pack (FOP) Labelling, Supplemented Foods, U.S. Food RegulationsCanadian Food Inspection Agency, CFIA, consumer ethics, consumer safety, false claims, FDA, food fraud, food industry, food labelling, food supply, ingredient quality, mislabeling, misleading claims, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Nobody wants to feel taken advantage of, and we all generally want to believe that the food we purchase is what it says it is – but is this the case? Food fraud includes many different types of food misrepresentation including mislabeling, adulterating, substituting lower quality ingredients, and making false…

24 Oct 2023

Confused by date labelling on food products? You’re not alone!

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and Beveragebest before dates, Canada Food Regulations, canada foods, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, end food waste, expiration dates, expired foods, Food Labeling, food labelling, Food Packaging, food safety, Packaging Compliance

In a recent CBC article, it is reported that the House of Commons committee on Agriculture and Agri-food has put forth a suggestion to eliminate Best Before date labels on food items. This proposal aims to tackle the issue of food waste and its reduction. When consumers see that a food…

01 Sep 2023

Proactive Risk Management: Helping Manufacturers Avoid a Recall

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and Beverage, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Regulations and Updates, Market Entry SupportAllergen Labelling, Allergies, cross-contamination, food allergens, food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices, Manufacturing, Recalls, risk management, undeclared allergen

Attention, Manufacturers: Shared machinery might be a cost-effective approach, but it's essential to note its potential impact on allergen labelling. Using shared machinery for multiple product types means that different types of allergens could appear as trace amounts in your final product. These allergens might not be intentionally added,…

14 Aug 2023

Proposed Amendments in Food Labelling Regulations to Improve Bone Health

Canadian Food Regulations, Food and Beverage, Natural Health Products (NHPs), NHP Regulationsbone health, calcium, daily value intake, Fortified beverages, health canada, kefir, mandatory fortification, marketing authorization, vitamin c, Yogurt

Last month Health Canada released a Notice of intent to publish two Marketing Authorizations that could have a positive effect on the bone health of Canadians. Vitamin D and Calcium are two important nutrients needed by our bodies to maintain good health. Both nutrients help to build and maintain bone…