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Decoding Prebiotic Claims: Ensuring Compliance for Canadian Markets

04

Nov

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Uncategorizedbeneficial bacteria, Bifidobacterium, fermentable carbohydrates, fibre, Galactooligosaccharides, GOS, Gut Health, Lactobacillus, microorganisms, NNHPD, prebiotic, prebiotic foods, prebiotic supplements, scientific integrity

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…

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

17

Oct

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UncategorizedChicago, food retailers, grocery shopping, Loblaws, PLMA, private label brands, private label manufacturers association, Promotional strategies, Sobeys, value added retail

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…

Health Canada’s NNHPD Monograph Revisions: Batch 4 Consultation Period Begins

06

Sep

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UncategorizedCanada Regulatory Compliance, health canada, labelling standards, natural health products, NHP, NNHPD, NNHPD monograph, product formulations, safety and efficacy

Health Canada’s NNHPD Monograph Revisions: Batch 4 Consultation Period Begins

Health Canada’s Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate (NNHPD) is undertaking a critical initiative to revise existing Natural Health Product (NHP) monographs. These revisions are essential for aligning monographs with new labelling standards, ensuring consistency, and incorporating the latest scientific information. Health Canada’s goal is to improve the quality and…

22

Aug

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UncategorizedConsumer behaviour, dietary supplements, Food Science, Fungi, health benefits, Health Products, Mushroom supplements, Mushrooms, Organisms

Fun Facts on Fungi

Mushrooms are no longer merely a culinary component or a simple pizza topping - they have emerged in the industry as a dynamic and increasingly popular ingredient in the world of dietary supplements and health products. Driven by a growing consumer awareness of the potential health benefits associated with various…

The SNI Podcast Ep. 13 | Industry Spotlight: Prairie Research Kitchen – Food Science, Culinary Arts & Community Support

29

Jul

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UncategorizedApple Podcasts, Christel Koop, consulting, Culinary Arts, Elena GomezHaro, food innovation, Food Science, Leanne Lutomsky, market entry, Marketing, podcast, Prairie Research Kitchen, Prototype Development, regulations, RRC Polytech, Science, Spotify, strategic consulting, The SNI Podcast

The SNI Podcast Ep. 13 | Industry Spotlight: Prairie Research Kitchen – Food Science, Culinary Arts & Community Support

In this latest episode of The SNI Podcast, we present an in-depth discussion featuring Western Canada's industry powerhouse : Prairie Research Kitchen. Joining us in our Winnipeg studio for this episode is Elena GomezHaro, MSc., Prairie Research Kitchen's Research Manager. Listen in for a dynamic and compelling conversation as Elena sits…

A Costly Oversight: Errors on Food Labels

22

Jul

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UncategorizedCanadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), CFIA, complaint packaging, Customer Safety, food compliance, food labelling, Food Recall, food safety, Recall, risk evaluation

A Costly Oversight: Errors on Food Labels

SNI Creative Services: Top Food & Design Trends

11

Jul

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UncategorizedAlexis Goosen, biography, Christel Koop, creative services, Design, food trends, graphic design, graphic specialists, graphics, Interview, Jada Zazulinski, sni creative services

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…

UPDATE: Be Proactive on Cost Recovery, HC Market Entry Strategy

17

Jun

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UncategorizedCost recovery, health canada, Licensed NHPs, Natural Health Product, NHP, NHP Product License, NNHPD, update

UPDATE: Be Proactive on Cost Recovery, HC Market Entry Strategy

In April, we posted about the updates to Canada’s proposed cost recovery framework. Since the original announcement of cost recovery for Natural Health Products (NHPs), although there has been a significant reduction in the proposed fees for businesses, proposed fees still remain which would still have a major impact on…

INSIDE SNI: Meet the Creative Services Team

11

Jun

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UncategorizedAlexis Goosen, biography, Christel Koop, creative services, Design, food trends, graphic design, graphic specialists, graphics, Interview, Jada Zazulinski, sni creative services

INSIDE SNI: Meet the Creative Services Team

INTRODUCING SNI'S CREATIVE SERVICES TEAM Meet the Masterminds behind the Designs that make your Products on the Shelves Nice to meet you! We’re an all-female team of industry experts with a shared passion for art and design. By building on each other’s unique areas of expertise, we work directly with…

SIAL Canada – At the core of the food industry

09

Jun

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Uncategorizedfood and beverage, Food Business, food innovation, Montreal, Regulatory Compliance, SIAL Canada, Trade show

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…