The Canada Organic Trade Association’s (COTA) 2024 Organic Market Report reveals that the organic market held strong despite various economic and political challenges. The market has grown by 11% since 2020 and reached $9 billion CAD at the end of 2023, maintaining Canada’s position as fifth largest organic market in the world.

Lifestyle Naturals, Vernon, BC, and The Stone Store, Guelph, Ontario, are the grand prize winners in the Factors Farm Whole Earth And Sea (WES) display contest. Both stores have won a trip to the Natural Factors Farm in the Okanagan Valley, BC.

Attendees of the 10^th annual Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) John Holtmann Memorial Golf Tournament could not have asked for a better day to hit the links with industry colleagues and raise funds for a worthwhile cause. It was sunny and warm as 114 golfers gathered on June 12 at the spectacular and challenging Lionhead Golf Club in Brampton, Ontario.

New Chapter held a brand re-launch at The Drake Hotel in Toronto on May 9, 2024. They reintroduced their iconic line of New Chapter vitamins, minerals, and more into the Canadian market.

For the past six years, the students, staff, and community of Witset Elementary School, Witset, BC, have been cultivating more than just plants. What began as a modest garden project on a hillside behind the school has blossomed into a vibrant space for education, community building, and sustainable living.

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to get caught up in the latest health food trends. From mushroom smoothies to turmeric lattes, there’s no shortage of buzzworthy items making their rounds on social media. However, it’s crucial to recognize that health food is more than just a fleeting trend; it represents a culture of preventative and holistic approaches to wellness.

Thanks to Alyssa Laing, an independent account manager who represents CanPrev and Orange Naturals in lower mainland BC, for taking me and Christina Barrett, medical director, Orange Naturals, to some stores just prior to CHFA NOW Vancouver.

Whether it’s the newest flavour of mocktails or the best green beauty product all the influencers are touting, ensuring your shelves are stocked with the latest trending products is critical to remaining competitive in this market.

CanPrev has announced Cristina Guglielmi’s promotion to national director, health food.

In April 2024, CHFA NOW Vancouver acknowledged excellence in the Canadian natural health industry with the CHFA Industry Achievement Awards for individuals and organizations.

After earning my degree from the University of British Columbia (UBC), I landed my dream job in management consulting where I lasted only 90 days. It was 2008, and Occupy Wall Street was in full swing. I found myself questioning my contributions to the world around me. After quitting, I worked in the non-profit sector for a while. But I had a desire for something more.

Healthology and Alive Publishing Group hosted a casual retailer dinner during CHFA NOW Vancouver 2024

Bio Strath, a line of 100 percent natural, herbal, fermented yeast supplements, is now available in Canada, exclusively distributed by Puresource.

Prairie Naturals’ second annual Men’s Health Gala held during CHFA NOW Vancouver (April 3–5) was a spectacular event dedicated to supporting the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation and encouraging conversations around men’s health.

Thank you to all who attended and participated in the 2024 Guelph Organic Conference, celebrating all things organic! This year's conference brought together the best of the organic industry, including farmers, retailers, and certifiers. The conference hosted more than 1,800 enthusiastic attendees over four days.