The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) is continuing its successful “Industry Night Out” series in February, this time in Calgary.

Healthology has named Kathleen Bird to the role of key account manager.

Join the Organic Council of Ontario at the University of Guelph from January 22 to 25 for the 2025 Guelph Organic Conference and Trade Show!

Assured Natural Distribution has introduced the “super clean” line of Koope skincare products.

As the saying goes, ‘necessity is the mother of invention.’ This adage holds particularly true for natural health food retailers, especially during the busiest times of the year from November to January.

In its initiative to enrich educational experiences and promote sustainability, Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation has donated $15,000 to Farm to Cafeteria Canada (F2CC). F2CC encourages schools to grow their own food programs through networking, practical guidance, teaching resources, and funding.

At the 2024 CHFA NOW, held in Vancouver, retailers were encouraged to participate and share their experiences in an idea exchange during a retailer roundtable.

Attending retailers were split into five groups and each group was asked a question about a pressing issue impacting the natural health retail industry—rent inflation, vendor relations, supply chain, consumer education, and ethical practices and sustainability practices.

The 2025 Guelph Organic Conference and Trade Show is back at the University of Guelph from January 22 to 25, 2025, with a program like never before! Full- and half-day sessions will take place over the first two days, followed by a two-day trade show with free admission.

The natural health product (NHP) market in Canada has proven remarkably resilient despite economic pressures and evolving regulatory landscapes. Amidst the current regulatory hurdles facing the Canadian NHP industry, several emerging trends and consumer interests still suggest a bright future for growth within Canada’s NHP and broader natural, organic, and wellness (NOW) sectors.

You probably put a lot of effort into your store’s physical location, from perfecting endcaps to alphabetizing supplements. But what about your store’s digital foundation? Here’s a checklist to help you build a strong and successful online presence.

Caroline Farquhar, RHN, EMP, has joined CanPrev as medical advisor.

From high-quality products to sustainable practices, Vita Health is more than just a health food store—it’s a family business deeply connected to its community and dedicated to empowering people to lead healthier lives.

Alycia Goodwin has joined St. Francis Herb Farm as national key account manager.

Retailers Brad Winsor, president of Nutters Everyday Naturals, and Adam Barnard, CFO of Nature’s Emporium, were among the three individuals who recently joined the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) board of directors.

Over the past five years, stress levels have soared, testing our resilience like never before. We all feel it.