Purity Life acquires assets of Horizon, PSC, and ONFC
Purity Life Health Products has acquired the assets of Horizon Distributors Ltd., PSC Natural Foods Ltd., and Ontario Natural Food Company Inc. (ONFC).
Share the wisdom of fermentation with Living Alchemy’s new book
Driven by a mission to enhance lives through better health, Living Alchemy is proud to introduce The Living Alchemy Book of Fermentation.
St. Francis Herb Farm makes changes to sales team
Johnny Larocque, director of sales for St. Francis Herb Farm, has announced changes to the sales team.
order Nourish: Adventuring with Whole Foods: an alive cookbook your customers will love
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.
Shape the future of natural health at the 2026 alive Executive Summit
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.
CHFA hosted its inaugural Ottawa Regulatory Forum in May 2025
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.
Health First Network conference and AGM draw 210 industry members to Montreal
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.
Émilie Portugais joins Bioforce Canada
Bioforce Canada (A.Vogel) has welcomed Émilie Portugais as marketing director.
Nikki Moir now also representing Natural Factors
Nikki Moir has stepped into the role of account manager for all Natural Factors and Assured Natural accounts on Vancouver Island.
John Holtmann Golf Tournament raises over $9,000 for Community Food Centres Canada
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.
Good Health Mart annual education conference
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.
The organic comeback starts here: OCO gets to the root
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.
Pure Lab Vitamins expands magnesium line
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.
Help kids dig into a school garden—and grow!
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.
Health First Network retailer dinner hosted by A. Vogel
A.Vogel had the pleasure of hosting a lovely dinner in Montréal, Quebec, with some of the Health First retail partners from across Canada.