Building trust and understanding: Helping Canadians choose organic
According to the Canadian Organic Market: Trends and Opportunities 2026, published by Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA), the Canadian organic market was valued at $11.88 billion in 2025, demonstrating that there is continuous demand for organic products. In fact, 68 percent of Canadians report high or moderate trust in the Canada Organic logo, making it one of the most credible food certifications in the country. This trust creates a strong foundation for education and engagement, and it highlights an important opportunity—helping consumers better understand what organic truly means.
CHFA’s Industry Night Out is touching down in MontrEal
CHFA’s Industry Night Out series continues to grow, giving more and more industry professionals opportunities to connect. Next stop? Montreal!
Astadaily expands into retail across Canada
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.
Iconthin Biotech marks 10 years of microalgae innovation
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.
Health First Network welcomes new team members
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 expands in Calgary with new office
Nutters Everyday Naturals brought vendor partners and their leadership team together in Calgary, Alberta, to celebrate a second office opening!
Honey & Ginger celebrates 10th anniversary and announces expansion plans
“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 expands with new members and vendor partnerships
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 celebrates its 50th anniversary with week-long events
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 2026: Grow loyalty, sales, and industry recognition
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.
The Greenhouse at CHFA NOW Toronto 2026: Your invitation to discover what’s new this September
CHFA NOW Toronto 2026 is just weeks away, and if there’s a perfect time for retailers to start planning how and where you’ll discover what’s next in the natural, organic, and wellness space, it’s right now.
Purity Life joins Salus to celebrate 90 years of Floradix
Purity Life was proud to join Salus in celebrating the 90th anniversary of Floradix in May 2026. Floradix is Salus’ iconic and trusted liquid iron formula that has supported generations of consumers in the natural health community.
New industry podcast aims to strengthen connection across the natural health community
The In Conversation With … podcast has officially launched, offering a fresh and thoughtful lens into the natural health industry. Hosted by respected industry journalist Bruce W. Cole, the series features in-depth conversations with leaders, executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging voices shaping the natural health space.
Jon Janower announces retirement from Choices Market
After nearly 49 years in the grocery business, Choices Market Chief Operating Officer Jon Janower announced his retirement, effective April 24, 2026.
CHFA’s Industry Night Out expands coast to coast
HFA’s Industry Night Out series is on a roll, with two recent events lighting up Halifax and Calgary!