Purity Life Health Products has acquired the assets of Horizon Distributors Ltd., PSC Natural Foods Ltd., and Ontario Natural Food Company Inc. (ONFC).

I think I’ve told this story a hundred times now. Maybe a thousand.

Driven by a mission to enhance lives through better health, Living Alchemy is proud to introduce The Living Alchemy Book of Fermentation.

Johnny Larocque, director of sales for St. Francis Herb Farm, has announced changes to the sales team.

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.

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.

There are two pieces in this issue that twigged a thought that’s been on my mind for a while. 

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.

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.

Bioforce Canada (A.Vogel) has welcomed Émilie Portugais as marketing director.

There is a lot of good information on how to properly merchandise a store, build displays that move product, category manage to increase margins, and keep a store clean and organized for consumers to navigate.

Nikki Moir has stepped into the role of account manager for all Natural Factors and Assured Natural accounts on Vancouver Island.

Last year, when Vicky Hachey decided to launch her own podcast Talk to Vicky, RHN: A Total Approach to Wellness, she saw it as the next logical step in her continuing journey in a career that spans almost three decades.

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.

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.