Red by CN Foods

Founders’ Story

RED by CN FOODS® began with something very personal.

As someone who is pre-diabetic and has a sweet tooth, Sanjaya struggled to find a flavourful beverage he could enjoy without worrying about the sugar rush. Many lower-sugar options, on the other hand, seemed to sacrifice flavour.

So we asked ourselves: could we create something genuinely enjoyable without relying on added sugar?

Through Sanjaya’s experience in the health food industry and Ravina’s experience as a mother and teacher, conscious of the role food and nutrition play in children’s lives, we shared a commitment to natural ingredients and thoughtful food choices.

Our research led us to Canadian wild blueberries for their naturally occurring antioxidants and fibre, and to a 2023 University of Toronto study exploring Ceylon cinnamon water in adults with type 2 diabetes.

We then partnered with one of Canada’s leading beverage innovation centres, beginning more than a year of development, testing and refinement.

The result was RED by CN FOODS®—a sparkling beverage made with Canadian wild blueberries and Organic Ceylon Cinnamon, with no added sugar and naturally occurring antioxidants and dietary fibre.

RED offers a more mindful alternative to traditional sugary pop or soda, while its ruby-red colour, distinctive flavour and earthy character also make it an enjoyable non-alcoholic wine alternative or sophisticated base for mocktails.

For us, healthy living isn’t about giving up what we enjoy. It’s about making thoughtful choices whenever we can.

Through continued product development and future clinical research, we hope to better understand RED and offer greater confidence to people living with diabetes or pre-diabetes, as well as those who are naturally sugar-conscious.

What began with a personal need has become our commitment to creating thoughtful beverage choices without compromising on flavour or enjoyment.