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.

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 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.

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.

After nearly 49 years in the grocery business, Choices Market Chief Operating Officer Jon Janower announced his retirement, effective April 24, 2026.

HFA’s Industry Night Out series is on a roll, with two recent events lighting up Halifax and Calgary!

In today’s business environment, success is no longer measured by profit alone—it is also defined by purpose, impact, and community connection. Partnering with Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation offers retailers a powerful way to align financial performance with meaningful social contribution.

The UNFI Innovation Showcase, held April 27–28, delivered an electrifying experience as retailers, suppliers, and partners came together for a reimagined, two-day event that was impossible to miss. From the moment doors opened, the show floor pulsed with energy—loud, engaging and truly energizing—fueled by incredible products, meaningful conversations, and a shared excitement for what’s next in natural, organic, and wellness.

Canadian natural health retailers often position themselves as resources that help people in their communities enjoy healthier lives. They provide natural, organic, and wellness products along with trustworthy guidance on natural health solutions. All such efforts are rooted in community values of supporting family, friends, and local health initiatives.

In partnership with CNHR magazine, the Canada Organic Trade Association is proud to offer the national Organic Month Trailblazer Award. This award will honour Canadian independent natural food retailers participating in September’s Organic Month campaign by celebrating the trailblazing community of pioneering retailers who have contributed toward the success of organic.