The natural health community in Steinbach, Manitoba, is no stranger to Good + Natural, which the Schroeder family has owned for the past 25 years of its 30 years of business. Their tenure has been one of steady and intentional growth rather than rapid expansion.

CNHR sat down with Leane Janz, owner and CEO of Good + Natural, to talk about the evolution and their longevity.

CHFA’s Industry Night Out series continues to grow, giving more and more industry professionals opportunities to connect. Next stop? Montreal!

Led by Ellen Wheeler, vice president of partnerships for Alive Publishing Group and publisher of CNHR, this column highlights outstanding female leaders and innovators in our natural health community.

In this issue, Ellen speaks with Kim LeBeau, vice president of LeBeau Excel Sales & Marketing. Kim is focused on retail head office engagement and process improvement. With over 28 years’ experience in the natural food and NHP industry, she has previously held senior management roles in administration and sales at Puresource Inc. and Fit Foods LTD

Industry icon Deane Parkes died of natural causes on June 10 at his home in Two Mile, BC. Since his passing, the outpouring of love and gratitude expressed for Deane has been overwhelming.

For more than 50 years, health food stores have thrived by offering something big-box stores can’t replicate: trusted advice, specialty selection, and personal relationships built over generations.

Astadaily, the Canadian astaxanthin brand, is bringing its products to retail shelves across the country. The lineup includes All-in-One Astaxanthin and Astaxanthin Pure, now available at Calgary Co-op, one of the largest retail co-operatives in North America, with more retailers set to follow.

CHFA NOW Toronto 2026 is just weeks away! This exciting and inspiring event brings together the best brands, brokers, distributors, and retailers in the natural, organic, and wellness (NOW) industry. It is also a busy and lively occasion, so you may want to have clear goals and a plan of action so that you don’t miss out on key opportunities. Here are 10 tips from industry experts for a successful tradeshow experience:

This September, Iconthin Biotech celebrates its 10th anniversary. The company behind the astaxanthin brand, Astadaily, Iconthin Biotech has spent a decade advancing Canadian research in microalgae-derived astaxanthin—with roots tracing back even further to 2013, when founder Dr. Alvin Cheng’s research began.

Each of us makes an impact. While we may not set out every day to change the world, our actions and choices add up. Whether it’s a kind word, a warm smile, or a listening ear, we all make a difference in our own, small ways.

The Health First Network welcome three new team members to their team: Jason Marsh, senior manager, vendor partners; Shawn Bond, business development representative; and Katherine Flores, business development representative

Nutters Everyday Naturals brought vendor partners and their leadership team together in Calgary, Alberta, to celebrate a second office opening!

“We’re very excited to be celebrating our 10th anniversary this July … that’s our big news!” Barb Brennan, the founder of Honey & Ginger, shared in a recent update. She also thanked Honey & Ginger’s talented retail team and practitioners, highlighting the wealth of knowledge and experience the business has built over the past decade.

Health First Network (HFN) continues to expand its national footprint, welcoming several independent natural health retailers to the network over the past six months. New members have joined from across Canada, further strengthening the network of community-based natural health retailers.

The Peanut Mill Natural Foods Market in St. Catharines, Ontario, marked its 50th anniversary with a five-day celebration between April 20 and 24, bringing together over 1,400 customers, staff members, and community partners to honour five decades in business.

Organic Month returns this September for its 18th year! The campaign offers retailers a powerful opportunity to strengthen customer loyalty, increase sales, and deliver innovative marketing. You can gain national recognition for your leadership in organic retail through our new partnership with CNHR magazine: the Organic Month Trailblazer Award.