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Recently, with the desire for many Canadians to buy Canadian products, we have received numerous inquiries about how we compare to Skratch Labs - Hydration Sport Drink Mix. There is no question that Skratch does a great job. Here is how we compare: Of course, when you look at the price per serving, Gruppo appears to be quite a bit more expensive. Scratch uses simple sugars exclusively in the form of cane sugar and dextrose. However, the science is clear that the optimal fuel is a blend of both simple carbohydrates and larger more complex carbohydrates that utilize different transport mechanisms....  [Read more]

New partnership will fuel Canadian hockey players across the country Field Hockey Canada is proud to announce a new partnership with Gruppo Nutrition, a leading Canadian nutrition company. This collaboration will provide support across all levels of field hockey, including access to nutritional products for our national team athletes and discount codes for the entire hockey community.  Committed to delivering products grounded in the latest sports science research, Gruppo Nutrition ensures their sports nutrition and everyday protein drinks use premium ingredients, devoid of artificial colors, sweeteners, and preservatives. Every product in the Elite category undergoes rigorous testing for substances prohibited...  [Read more]

Over a hand shake at a Christmas party in 1999 and maybe a couple of beers with a buddy Colin, I decided to commit to a marathon the following spring. The next day, I went online and found an 18-week marathon training plan by marathon guru - Hal Higdon. In preparation for the program, I decided to, well go for the run - I was so excited. I told my wife, Bren, I was going and left with a huge smile on my face. I returned home 5 minutes later, broken, humbled and a bit embarrassed. When I entered the...  [Read more]

We are excited that we have officially launched proteinperday.com. It's an easy tool, with a bunch of resources that will both guide you on how much protein you need per day and how to achieve it primarily through real food. If you don't know how much protein per day, you should take a look! Getting the right amount of protein in per day can help the way you feel, your body composition and maintaining optimal skeletal muscle health.   [Read more]

Gruppo Nutrition and Speed Skating Canada partner to help fuel speed skaters at all levels OTTAWA, ONTARIO – Speed Skating Canada and Gruppo Nutrition have announced a new partnership that will help fuel Canada’s most successful Olympic sport by making premium sports nutrition products available to speed skaters at all levels of the sport, from recreational athletes to members of the National Team program. Gruppo Nutrition is dedicated to bringing the highest quality nutrition to endurance athletes worldwide. Originally established in 2006, the Ontario-based company specializes in tailoring supplements to meet the unique needs of today's high-performance athletes throughout their training, recovery, and nutrition...  [Read more]