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Dure Foods: Our Commitment to Food Safety

At Dure Foods Ltd., we are fully committed to creating the safest and highest quality products possible. We go above and beyond legal food safety and quality standards to produce food products that customers can trust and enjoy with peace of mind.

We have strict policies that maintain our high standards, and we require all staff to fully support these standards so that no flaw could ever go unnoticed.

For our customers, we vow to constantly strive to increase levels of customer satisfaction by improving every day. We watch every step of the production process carefully, preventing the possibility of any hazards from the first selection of raw ingredients to the distribution of the finished product.

We pride ourselves on creating a safe and accessible environment for our employees to work in, so they can work to their greatest potential. Each staff member is fully trained on our safety policy, and we are consistently working to improve that policy to become clearer and better than before.

Health and Safety Affiliations: Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products

Health CanadaAs a Canadian company primarily selling to the Canadian market, the standards of the food industry here are our greatest priority. The Natural and Non-Prescription Health Products Directorate has established the Natural Health Products Regulations in order to provide Canadian consumers with effective, safe and high-quality products.

These regulations include licensing requirements, evidence of safety and efficacy policies, clear and inclusive labeling, and full site licensing. They also outline what good manufacturing practices are, including proper sanitation programs, batch samples, recall reporting, product specifications, equipment and personnel standards, operations, stability and recording. Adhering closely to these regulations has provided an easy guide to safety and quality for Dure Foods.

Health and Safety Affiliations: British Retail Consortium Standard

Another set of safety standards Dure Foods complies with is the British Retail Consortium standard, created by the Global Food Safety Initiative’s Technical Committee. This standard has been accepted by 8 major international retailers including Wal-Mart and Tesco, among others.

Suppliers throughout the world in The Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe, both North and South America, Australia and the Pacific islands use this standard as it has become extremely beneficial for all different kinds of players in the industry.

The BRC was created out of identified key components for operating procedures and food safety. Adherence to these guidelines earns a company a BRC certificate. The BRC is flexible enough to be able to constantly change to meet the current food environment and adhere to high customer standards while still providing a simple process for manufacturers to follow.

Health and Safety Affiliations: National Sanitation Foundation International

Dure Foods Ltd. is also affiliated with the National Sanitation Foundation international, a public health and safety organization dedicated to help protect the world’s consumer products and improve overall global human health. NSF is known to help businesses in the food industry navigate the complicated regulatory environment.

They offer a number of helpful services including training, auditing, testing, and certification. They focus on the areas of equipment, label claims, processing, packaging, storage, distribution, and supermarket practices. With the regulatory aid of NSF, Dure has yet another ally to support our dedication to the utmost level of safety and quality for our products.


If you’re interested in knowing more about this safety commitment or in ordering a product, call or contact us today!

How Supplements Help You Be the Athlete You Want to Be

Exploring the Benefits of Supplements Used by Athletes

People are always looking for supplements to help build muscle and lose weight. Whereas, many people also wonder if they should even take them or not, because they don’t fully trust them or know enough information about them. The only problem is, they don’t know which supplements to take, or what their benefits are.

It’s very important to fully understand the supplements you are taking, because it can be detrimental to your health if you don’t know enough about what they are and do. If you are looking for a change in your fitness life style, or for a positive body change, this guide will help steer you in the right direction. Below you will see a list of the most popular supplements used by athletes and their benefits:

Protein

One of the most popular supplement choices is protein. In fact, this is the most universal, recommended, and safest choice. Not to mention, the most important nutrient for your body, and to improve athletic improvement. Protein is perfect for after workouts or as meal replacements, and it comes in many different formats for consumption.

The benefits of protein are significantly healthy and beneficial to the body for improved health and fitness in many ways. As protein is used to build and repair tissues, it is also important for the building of bones and muscles. Interested in protein supplements yet? Take a look at the list of benefits below:

  • Boosts energy levels
  • Muscle development
  • Muscle recovery
  • Makes enzymes, hormones, and other bodily chemicals
  • Maintains results

The most popular types of protein are Whey, Casein, Egg Whites, and Soy. They all can be consumed in liquid, solid, powder, or pill form.

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Amino Acids

Amino Acids may not be as familiar of a workout supplement as protein, but what most people don’t know it is actually vitally important for improved fitness! They are extremely important for body builders, serious gym goers, and fitness trainers because of its high support of protein synthesis and the building of muscles.

The Amino Acids are what maintain the muscle tissue, which is crucial when it comes to wanting to improve your fitness or body. Check out the benefits below, you might be surprised about how important Amino Acids are to your sports nutrition:

  • Builds a strong immune system
  • Enhances weight loss
  • Improves muscle and strength
  • Assists with muscle recovery
  • Boosts metabolism
  • Helps with sleep and moods

If Amino Acids are something you’re interested in, there are four main types of Amino Acids that are popular today; BCAAs, Amino Acid tablets, glutamine, and taurine. Amino Acids can also be consumed in many ways such as liquid, solid, powder, or pill form!

Performance Enhancers

Performance enhancers are exactly what they sound like, supplements that enhance your current activity. Whether it’s to enhance your energy levels, muscle growth, or weight loss, they are usually made up of double the amount of proteins, or mixed in with all types of supplements.

The most popular forms of performance enhancers are creatine, beta-alanine, D-Ribose, and HMB. Below are the benefits of performance enhancers:

  • Increases power and strength
  • Enhances muscle growth
  • Reduces acid build-up and muscle fatigue
  • Fuels energy for high-intensity workouts

Explore the great supplement products offered by Dure Foods today!