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Private label food opportunities in Canada.
Read more: Private label food opportunities in Canada.Private label food products have evolved from a low-cost alternative to national brands to recognized labels themselves, often including innovative products with high-quality ingredients. And retailers worldwide are making heavy investments in their private label sections. Global private label food and beverage sales reached almost USD $517 billion last year – a 47% increase since…
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Agri-food in Canada.
Read more: Agri-food in Canada.Canada’s agri-food sector is a significant contributor to its GDP, generating over $150 billion annually (and with over $100 billion exported). A wide variety of commodity crops, oilseeds, livestock, fish and seafood, orchards, and greenhouse-grown crops comprise the highly diverse Canadian agricultural sector. Food and beverage processors, distributors, and retailers also contribute significantly to the…
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What’s on October ’26.
Read more: What’s on October ’26.We know, we know – summer vacations have just started, and who wants to think about fall? In fact, this is the best time to be thinking about your fall trade show schedule. There’s a lot happening across Canada this fall, and October’s agenda is full of events covering the defence, aerospace, electricity, healthcare, and…
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Protein power in Canada.
Read more: Protein power in Canada.High-protein products and high-protein ingredients are now popular choices among Canadian consumers. Not only are they popular, but consumers are increasingly choosing to prioritize protein in their overall diet. Data presented by Food in Canada’s How hi-protein trend is transforming the snack aisle webinar indicates that “3 in 5 Gen Z consumers want hi-protein snacks…
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A peek at Canada’s new front-of-package food labels.
Read more: A peek at Canada’s new front-of-package food labels.Some packaged food in Canada will have a new look in 2026. Starting January 1, food whose single serving contains more than 15% of the daily value of sugar, sodium, and saturated fat must have front-of-package (FOP) warnings – a visual cue designed to help shoppers make healthier food choices. (The January 1 date relates…
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Importing food into Canada.
Read more: Importing food into Canada.Today’s post is a must-read for anyone hoping to import food into the Canadian market. Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) share the federal responsibility for regulating food products sold in Canada. Health Canada establishes health and safety standards and develops labelling policies related to health and nutrition, while the CFIA develops…
