{"id":773,"date":"2025-03-26T14:56:54","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T14:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodintegrity.ca\/?page_id=773"},"modified":"2025-07-23T21:17:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T21:17:20","slug":"understanding-food-labels-made-in-canada-vs-product-of-canada","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.foodintegrity.ca\/understanding-food-labels-made-in-canada-vs-product-of-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Food Labels: \u201cMade in Canada\u201d and \u201cProduct of Canada\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Understanding Food Labels: \u201cMade in Canada\u201d and \u201cProduct of Canada\u201d<\/h1><\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

In recent months, there\u2019s  been a noticeable shift in consumer behaviour, with more Canadians actively seeking out products made right here at home. This trend isn\u2019t just about economics\u2014it\u2019s about pride<\/strong>. With ongoing tariff threats from our southern neighbors, there\u2019s a growing sense of national pride in supporting homegrown businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, as consumers increasingly look for \u201cMade in Canada\u201d or \u201cProduct of Canada\u201d labels, questions and misconceptions about what these terms mean have started to surface. At CCFI, we believe in empowering Canadians with accurate, accessible information, so let\u2019s break down the differences between these common labelling claims and explore how Canada\u2019s food system is more complex than it may seem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does \u201cProduct of Canada\u201d Mean?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A food product labelled as \u201cProduct of Canada\u201d must meet strict criteria set by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Specifically:<\/p>\n\n\n\n