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09

Jan

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UncategorizedBelikeJoe, Canada, Canadian Market, DIY, regulations

#BeLikeJoe – “Do it Yourself”

Ah the great debate, to “Do it Yourself” or to leave it to the professionals. There are so many situations in life where our “Do it Yourself” intuition takes over and we embark on a journey of questions, unknowns and, at times, trial and error. While this can be a…

02

Jan

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Regulatory Watch 2018: Upcoming Changes

As we head into the New Year, our Regulatory Affairs team is striving to keep our clients up to date on all current Canadian and international regulatory initiatives which may impact their business. In this regard, we have put together a shortlist of key topics to keep an eye out…

2018 Pantone Colour of the Year – Ultra Violet

20

Dec

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UncategorizedAnnouncement, Clinical trials, regulatory

2018 Pantone Colour of the Year – Ultra Violet

Every year those in the design community collectively await the announcement of the next Colour of the Year. This year Pantone has gone quite bold with 2018 showcasing the dramatic and multi toned Ultra Violet. With our previous design article highlighting some upcoming design trends for the coming year,we have…

Guest Blog : Macsween’s Journey into Canada

20

Nov

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Guest Blog : Macsween’s Journey into Canada

Macsween of Edinburgh, is a third-generation family firm based in Scotland. They are well known for their range of meat products, in particular the production of the Scottish delicacy, haggis. The Macsween family has been making its haggis for over 60 years, and first began the business as a butchers…

Season’s Greetings from the Very Merry Team at Source

15

Nov

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Season’s Greetings from the Very Merry Team at Source

During this season, we take time to reflect upon the good things we have… like sharing our enewsletter with you! The end of the year brings no greater joy than the opportunity to express to you season’s greetings and good wishes. May your holidays and New Year be filled with…

The future of the Healthy Menu Choices Act

13

Nov

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Uncategorizedcalories, headlines, labeling, menus, news, regulatory

The future of the Healthy Menu Choices Act

How would you feel about going out for a nice dinner and upon opening the menu you are face to face with calorie counts for every item in the menu? As per the Healthy Menu Choices Act, this is now a reality in Ontario for all food service providers with…

07

Nov

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Uncategorized2018, colour, graphic design, list, typography

Graphic Trends for 2018

With 2017 coming to close we have started researching the packaging and graphic trends that 2018 will bring. Let’s just say, design is about to take an exciting twist! We have compiled a list of 10 trends that you will probably start seeing a lot of in 2018. 2. Bright…

29

Oct

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Uncategorizedenergy drinks, nutrtion, regulatory

The future of energy drinks in Canada

There have been a lot of accounts in the news lately regarding Energy drinks, especially their effect on children and youths. Some of these stories are quite devastating in nature and raise the concern over the potential need for regulation of these drinks and supplements. Before 2011, caffeinated energy drinks…

Understanding Food Labels: What’s the difference between Best Before and Expiry Dates?

26

Sep

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UncategorizedCanada Package Compliance, Canada Regulatory Compliance, Canadian Package Compliance, Food Business, food safety, health canada

Understanding Food Labels: What’s the difference between Best Before and Expiry Dates?

Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever! And we all know this applies to food and the safety of your consumers, your health and your family. Understanding date markings on pre-packaged products helps everyone better understand the label. Depending on the type of product; Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requires different kinds of…

25

Sep

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The Tricks & Treats of Packaging Design

At Source Nutraceutical we pride ourselves in packaging design. Whether it is starting from scratch with a new brand or product, or taking an existing product and making it Canadian market compliant – we talk the talk and walk the walk. Trick #1 – Keep it Simple! The maximum time…