In a year marked by trade tensions, including tariffs and supply chain challenges, one thing remains steady: consumer trust in certified organic. The Canada Organic Regime (COR) logo continues to signal quality, care, and credibility. Several initiatives are happening behind the scenes so that businesses can continue meeting growing consumer demand for healthy, sustainable organic food.

When Nature’s Emporium announced the appointment of Steve Hollingsworth as thes new CEO in August 2025, it marked the first time in the company’s 32-year history that it would be led by someone whose last name is not D’Addario.

I think I’ve told this story a hundred times now. Maybe a thousand.

Driven by a mission to enhance lives through better health, Living Alchemy is proud to introduce The Living Alchemy Book of Fermentation.

Johnny Larocque, director of sales for St. Francis Herb Farm, has announced changes to the sales team.

Celebrate 50 years of alive with a cookbook that’s more than just recipes, but a fresh way to connect your customers with the whole-food lifestyle they’re already passionate about.

After the overwhelming success of our last summit in 2022, we’re proud to announce the return of the alive Executive Summit in February 2026.

There are two pieces in this issue that twigged a thought that’s been on my mind for a while.