CHFA’s inaugural Ottawa Regulatory Forum took place from May 27 to 28, 2025, and was a resounding success. This reimagined event brought together members of the natural, organic, and wellness (NOW) industry with policymakers, Members of Parliament, and peers to help shape the future of Canada’s NOW sector.

The Health First Network (HFN) conference and annual general meeting (AGM), held in Montreal, Quebec, from May 28 to May 31, brought 210 retail members, vendor suppliers, and HFN staff together for three days of meetings, awards, and networking.

Bioforce Canada (A.Vogel) has welcomed Émilie Portugais as marketing director.

Nikki Moir has stepped into the role of account manager for all Natural Factors and Assured Natural accounts on Vancouver Island.

The annual John Holtmann Golf Tournament, held this year at the beautiful Lionhead Golf Club in Brampton, Ontario, was a huge success. With 114 golfers from across the industry participating, the event raised over $9,000 to benefit Community Food Centres Canada, an organization committed to building healthier and more connected communities.

The Good Health Mart in Ontario brings its franchisees and store managers together once a year for a two-day education conference. This year’s meeting was held in June at the Georgian Bay Hotel, Collingwood, Ontario.

For years, the Organic Council of Ontario (OCO) has been a vital advocate for organic farmers, building public trust, promoting transition, and advancing sustainable agriculture. But despite these efforts, the organic movement in Ontario is facing a troubling trend: fewer farmers are staying certified organic. Even with rising climate concern, consumer demand isn’t keeping pace with supply.

Since 2002, Pure Lab Vitamins has led the way in effective, Canadian-made magnesium supplements. Their trusted magnesium glycinate line now offers excipient-free selections that meet today’s growing demand for cleaner, more natural supplements.

You can help kids across Canada experience the wonder of the seed-to-table cycle, one garden at a time.

Until November 30, 2025, the Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation will match your donation up to $1,500 per school garden.

A.Vogel had the pleasure of hosting a lovely dinner in Montréal, Quebec, with some of the Health First retail partners from across Canada.

The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) has announced Randy Whittaker as the recipient of the 2025 CHFA Willie Pelzer Hall of Fame Award. Over a remarkable, four-decade career, Randy’s leadership, vision, and unwavering commitment have helped shape Canada’s natural, organic, and wellness industry.

The Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA) champions the growth and integrity of organic trade from farm to marketplace. As a national voice for organic, COTA works at the intersection of policy and trade, advocating for enabling regulatory environments for organic businesses, protecting the organic logo, and driving market opportunity.

Prairie Naturals’ chair and CEO Jewel Tran and company president and CFO Dennis Fong are thrilled to announce that they have officially acquired Healthology International Inc. in July 2025.

After another extremely successful event in 2022, the alive Executive Summit is back in February 2026, bringing together top-level decision makers from across North America for a one-of-a-kind experience.

CHFA NOW Toronto is back this September 19 to 21, and we’re gearing up for our biggest show yet! As Canada’s largest trade show dedicated to natural, organic, and wellness (NOW) products, this is the can’t-miss event that has the entire industry talking.