Nutrition Analysis • Food Labelling • Regulatory Affairs
We provide the Canadian food industry with accurate and compliant nutrition services combined with exceptional customer service.
From large corporate clients to small start-ups, Food to Facts assists the food industry with comprehensive services in nutrition analysis, food labelling, regulatory affairs, and nutrition communications by a Registered Dietitian.
Services
Our services are accurate, detail-oriented, science-based, and always in compliance with Health Canada and CFIA requirements. We consider your project’s unique needs and make food labelling a smooth and easy process from start to finish. We can help you maximize nutrition trends and highlight the nutritional strengths of your products while staying within the regulations.
We are excited to work with you as your nutrition and food labelling partner!
Food Manufacturers
We can develop compliant Nutrition Facts tables and label copy for Canadian or US retail packaging.
• Nutrition analysis of product formulas or recipes
• Nutrition Facts tables for Canada or the US compliant with Health Canada, CFIA, or FDA requirements as applicable
• Updating older Nutrition Facts tables to meet new Health Canada or FDA regulations
• Conversion of existing Canadian nutrition tables to US format or vice versa
• Nutrient content claims and health claims
• Ingredient lists and appropriate allergen declaration
• Formula review and recommendations to improve nutrition profile
• Regulatory review of final label artwork
Food Content Agencies & Culinary Professionals
Recipes are a popular tool for promoting food brands via websites, social media, or in cookbooks. We can calculate nutrition information for culinary recipes with a fast turn-around and an affordable “per recipe” fee. Nutrition and dietary claims allow brands to highlight any nutritional advantages of their recipes to consumers.
• Recipe nutrition analysis
• Nutrition & dietary claims in compliance with labelling regulations
• Consulting to develop or modify recipes to meet specific dietary considerations such as gluten-free, vegan, or no-added-sugar
• Evidence-based nutrition writing and messaging
Restaurants
Mandatory calorie labelling in some jurisdictions requires expertise in nutrient analysis to ensure accuracy. We can calculate calories for your menus or menu boards, provide full nutrition details for your website or brochures, assess your menu for allergens, and compile ingredient lists.
• Calorie analysis + full nutrition analysis of menu items
• Ingredient lists for menu items
• In-depth menu review to identify the presence of top allergens
• Consulting to improve the nutrition profile of menu items such as calorie or sodium reduction
School Caterers & Suppliers
School nutrition policies and guidelines can be complex. We’ll help you navigate school nutrition policies and assess your menu items and recipes to determine compliance.
• Menu review and assessment to determine compliance with provincial school nutrition policies or the USDA K-12 National School Lunch Program
• Guidance to modify menus or recipes to meet school nutrition policies
• Nutrition analysis of school menus and recipes
About
Food to Facts has been partnering with the Canadian food industry for over 10 years!
We have worked with hundreds of clients including large corporate food manufacturers and brands, small food start-ups, grocery retailers, marketing agencies, fast casual and quick-service restaurants, school caterers, recipe developers, and cookbook authors.
Nutrition is important to many of your customers. They are seeking out nutrition information and requesting healthier food options. For every project, whether large or small, our commitment is to:
Provide the information you need with a high level of detail and accuracy while always remaining science-based and in compliance with government regulations.
Help you to achieve your project goals as efficiently as possible with clear communication, flexibility, and transparency.
Our personalized attention to your project ensures a successful end result and a happy client!
Kristy Hogger, RD.
As a Registered Dietitian with 15 years of experience in the food industry, Kristy merges a strong background in nutrition and health with regulatory and labelling expertise. Kristy has held several Toronto-based positions with food manufacturers and trade organizations specializing in nutrition analysis, food labelling, regulatory affairs, and nutrition communications. She has been a consultant since launching Food to Facts in 2010. Kristy holds a BSc. in Nutrition & Food Science from the University of Western Ontario and is a registered dietitian with the College of Dietitians of Ontario.
F.A.Q
+ How do you determine nutrition information for a food product / recipe? Do you need food samples?
Nutrition information is calculated from your recipe or product formula using nutrition software. The calculations are based on your product’s ingredients, ingredient quantities, serving size, and method of preparation. Your recipe or formula will be held strictly confidential. We are not a lab facility and do not require actual food samples.
+ How do you determine nutrition information for restaurant menu items?
Nutrition information for restaurant menu items is calculated using nutrition software based on assembly guidelines, in-house recipes or sub-recipes, and ingredient specification sheets from suppliers.
+ What information do you require for nutrition analysis of a food product?
In general, the following information is required for nutrition analysis: 1.Your recipe or formula including a list of all ingredients and their quantities, preferably by weight. 2. The final weight, in grams, of one serving of your finished product or the number of servings the recipe makes. 3. Specification sheets for processed foods or specialty ingredients from your suppliers. 4. Methods of preparation.
We may also require additional information depending on your specific product and may ask questions after reviewing your information.
+ Can you send me a legally compliant nutrition label for my food product?
Yes! Once we have calculated nutrition information for your food product, we can create a Canadian or US Nutrition Facts label for your retail packaging. It will be fully compliant with Health Canada or FDA regulations, depending on where the product will be sold. The Nutrition Facts label will be sent to you by email as either a vector file or image file ready to drop into your label artwork or print onto sticker labels.
+ Can I use the same nutrition label for products sold in both Canada and the United States?
No, you can’t use the same nutrition label for both Canadian and US markets. Although nutrition labels in Canada and the US look similar, there are significant differences in the mandatory nutrients, % Daily Value calculations, and general formatting. A Canadian nutrition label cannot legally be used on foods sold in the US and vice versa. Separate nutrition labels are required.
+ I would like to make nutrition claims for my product such as “high in fibre” or “low in sodium”. Can you help with this?
Yes, we can assess your product or recipe and determine the claims applicable to your product. In Canada, nutrition and health claims are regulated by Health Canada and specific criteria must be met.
Contact us
Please contact us for further information or to discuss your project. Fill out the form below or send an email to: info@foodtofacts.com
