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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…
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Athleisure in Canada.
Read more: Athleisure in Canada.Canadians embrace athleisure. They enjoy an active lifestyle that includes hiking, skiing, and cycling – all activities requiring functional clothing. ‘Athleisure’ has become popular in Canada, a byproduct of post-pandemic movements that include a growing acceptance of casual wear in the workplace, and a cultural shift toward comfort and practicality that has brought casual dressing…
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Exporting alcohol to Canada? Read on…
Read more: Exporting alcohol to Canada? Read on…Understanding the regulatory landscape is crucial for makers of wine, beer, spirits, and ready-to-drink cocktails seeking to introduce their products to the Canadian market. Every province or territory in Canada has its own liquor control laws and regulations, and beverage alcohol exported to Canada must go through a liquor board or commission in the province…
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Canada’s supplemented food sector.
Read more: Canada’s supplemented food sector.According to Tree of Life, “Health is top of mind for many Canadians, with 45% adopting a forward-looking outlook on their personal and always looking for ways to improve their health.” Consequently, they are taking actionable steps in multiple ways, including tried-and-true methods – getting more sleep, exercise, water, vitamins, and whole foods, while reducing sugar…
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Changing demographics in Canada.
Read more: Changing demographics in Canada.People in Canada (and around the world) are getting older – and many are expected to live longer. Canada’s aging population is growing rapidly, driven primarily by demographics (such as the ‘baby boomer’ generation, born between 1946 and 1965), increased life expectancy (driven by medical advancements and better living conditions), and declining birth rates. Older…
