Alberta is a growing supplement market with major urban centers in Calgary and Edmonton. Known for its business-friendly environment (no provincial sales tax), Alberta attracts many supplement entrepreneurs and has a strong fitness/sports nutrition culture.
Active lifestyle focus, strong gym culture, growing health consciousness, younger demographic than national average
Sports nutrition dominates, supplement retail through gyms and fitness centers common, strong e-commerce presence
Regulated by: Health Canada (federal jurisdiction) + Alberta regulations
Alberta is one of the few provinces with no PST, only federal GST (5%). This makes tax compliance simpler and can be a pricing advantage.
Alberta has a strong fitness culture with high demand for sports nutrition products (protein, pre-workout, recovery supplements). Calgary and Edmonton have numerous gyms and athletic communities.
Understanding of Alberta's sports nutrition market
NPN applications for athletic performance supplements
No PST simplifies pricing and compliance
Manufacturing partnerships optimized for sports nutrition categories
Central location allows efficient distribution across Western Canada. Typical shipping from US manufacturers: 4-6 business days. Calgary and Edmonton have growing fulfillment infrastructure.
Sports nutrition is highly competitive category
Price-sensitive market compared to BC
Need to differentiate in crowded protein/sports supplement space
Cold weather logistics considerations (winter shipping)
For the Canadian market, expect 6-12 months for NPN approval plus 4-6 weeks for manufacturing and quality testing. Total time from concept to market entry: 8-14 months. Our 92% NPN approval rate and expert guidance helps you avoid delays. We also offer expedited pathways where possible. For US market-only products (white label), you can launch in 4-6 weeks.
Our minimum order quantity is 1,000 units regardless of market. Most manufacturers require 5,000-10,000 units, but our low MOQ approach lets you test the Alberta market without massive upfront investment. This is especially valuable when entering a new geographic market.
For the Canadian market, expect $11,000-18,000 total for your first 1,000 units, which includes: base manufacturing ($8,000-12,000), NPN application ($2,500-5,000), and bilingual label design (+$300-500). The NPN is a one-time cost per formulation. Subsequent production runs only incur manufacturing costs. <a href="/contact" class="text-mint-600 hover:text-mint-700 underline">Contact us</a> for a detailed quote.
No - NPNs are federal (Health Canada) approvals that are valid across all Canadian provinces and territories. Once you have an NPN, you can sell your product anywhere in Canada. However, you must comply with federal bilingual labeling requirements (English and French) regardless of which province you're selling in.
We specialize in the Canadian market with a 92% NPN approval rate (far exceeding industry average). Our team understands Health Canada's requirements inside and out, from ingredient monographs to evidence standards to bilingual labeling. We've successfully obtained NPNs across all major supplement categories and can guide you through the entire process. Many manufacturers only serve the US - we're experts in both markets.
We're a full-service supplement partner, not just a manufacturer. Our services include: custom formulation, white label and private label, manufacturing coordination with GMP-certified facilities, third-party quality testing, <a href="/services/npn-applications" class="text-mint-600 hover:text-mint-700 underline">NPN applications</a> for Health Canada, bilingual label design, label compliance review, fulfillment services, and marketing support. We handle everything from concept to customer delivery.
Our expert team will guide you through the entire process - from formulation to NPN approval to manufacturing to market entry. Get started with Canada's leading supplement manufacturing partner.