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Branding Case Study – Taste of Nature Granola

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May

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Uncategorizedgraphic design, Packaging Compliance, Source Case Study

Branding Case Study – Taste of Nature Granola

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…

Inside Source – Interview with Marcel Fisette

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May

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Uncategorizedgraphic design, Inside Source, Packaging Compliance

Inside Source – Interview with Marcel Fisette

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…

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May

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Uncategorizedgraphic design, Packaging Compliance

The Importance of Good Packaging

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,…

What Sweet and Salty cravings really mean

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Apr

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What Sweet and Salty cravings really mean

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…

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Apr

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UncategorizedFermented food, Kefir Milk, Kefir Water, Kimchi, Kombucha, Miso, Sauerkraut, Tempeh, Yogurt

The rise of fermented foods

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…

The Steps to Market : Selling your your product in Canada

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Apr

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UncategorizedPackaging Compliance, Regulatory Compliance, strategic consulting, Warehousing and Distribution

The Steps to Market : Selling your your product in Canada

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Mar

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Guest Blog: SmartSweets

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…

Sweeteners and Sugar Substitutes – Which are allowed in Canada?

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Mar

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Uncategorizedregualtory, sugar, sugar substitutes, sweeteners

Sweeteners and Sugar Substitutes – Which are allowed in Canada?

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…

Sugar Tax in Canada – Sweet or not so sweet idea?

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Mar

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Uncategorizedcurrent events, obesity, sugar tax

Sugar Tax in Canada – Sweet or not so sweet idea?

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…

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Feb

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Uncategorizedcosmetics, regulations, regulatory

Cosmetic Regulations in Canada

“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…