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Magic Scoop wins CHFA Launch Pad in Vancouver

A platform for startups and innovators, CHFA Launch Pad gives award hopefuls the floor to pitch their businesses for a chance to win the title of “Most Innovative Product” and a grand prize pack worth over $50,000.

The big winner of the CHFA NOW Vancouver 2025 Launch Pad was Magic Scoop Nutrition’s Magic Scoop – All-in-One Nutritional Greens.

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A spotlight on the best of our industry’s women: Interview with Mona jagota

In this column, Ellen introduces you to Mona Jagota, a dynamic and accomplished business leader with a passion for innovation, community engagement, and empowering others.

 With over two decades of experience at Nature’s Source, Mona has established herself as a trailblazer in her domain, blending entrepreneurial vision with operational expertise to drive success and inspire those around her. Since joining Nature’s Source in 1998, Mona has played a pivotal role in the company’s growth and success.

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Surprise! Tariff talk was top-of-mind for attendees at CHFA Vancouver

It was not so many years ago when our industry was divided and in turmoil—caused primarily by the federal government’s desire to clarify and impose a stricter regulatory standard to our products.

 If you were around back then, you can remember how people were clearly on one side or the other. It was a very unsettling time.

 Today, a different federal government—this one from south of the 49th—has caused confusion and turmoil in our industry and in our country, with its desire to impose tariffs.

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