Carlson Laboratories is giving CHFA East attendees the first look at Ceylon Cinnamon, its newest product launch into the Canadian market.
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Carlson Laboratories is giving CHFA East attendees the first look at Ceylon Cinnamon, its newest product launch into the Canadian market.
Foodsmiths in Perth, ON held a summer-long celebration (July1-Aug. 31) to mark the10th Anniversary of the store’s BYOB (Bring your own Bag) program.
Genuine Health has re-formulated and re-launched fast pain relief+, fast arthritis pain relief+ and fast joint care+, three of its natural products used to combat pain and swelling.
Natracare Nursing Pads have been re-launched in new packaging, alongside Natracare post-birth Maternity pads and the award winning Natracare organic Baby Wipes.
For more information, please visit www.natracare.com. •
Alpha Health is bringing a heat safe cooking oil to the market. This product is exclusive to natural health stores. Distributed through Alpha Health & Purity Life.
100% Non-GMO Project Verified face, body and hair care with fruit stem cell science for clinically proven, age-defying results.
Come and see new and innovative ideas for you to grow essential oil sales. We will be displaying our new shelf and floor stand units for DIY merchandising.
Drop by and get your FREE sample of our new Bio-K+ Vanilla drink!
Visit Bragg Booth 2052 for limited supply samples/Bragg bags & meet Patricia Bragg! Find Patricia at our distributors’ booths, too!
Retailers are invited to visit CHFA booth 1100 for a chance to win an Apple Watch
Come see the new Allimax Gel, 60’s size and to qualify for our Allimax Umbrella!
CNHR’s popular Photo Wall is back…shots from the past year’s issues and events on display…some never before seen!
Don’t miss Ecoideas’ newest innovative products at this year’s CHFA. Also in store: new packaging, samples and prizes!
Visit Eden Foods at CHFA East and see our wonderful organic food offering.
Flavorall, a Canadian stevia brand with 15 different flavours is excited to partner with Tony Waters Agencies for sales in the grocery channel across Canada.
Come visit us in the Marsham aisle to sample our line of Non-GMO Project Verified cereals and find amazing show specials.
Stop by Homeocan and Mustela booth 1923 and see fall and winter products that will grow your business.
Come taste two new products, launching early 2016: St-Gregoire Organic Cheddar and Organic Smoked Cheddar.
Come and visit Mettrum Originals in Booth 846 and discover more about nature’s original super food – hemp!
Come visit us for fun, food, free giveaways, contests and order incentives.
Our Nursing Pads have been re-launched in new packaging, alongside our post-birth Maternity pads and organic Baby Wipes.
Natural Factors is launching three new products: Super Mushroom Immune & Energy Formula, Garcina Cambogia and Berberine.
Drop by for free samples, Omega7 pens and super hydrating Omega7 Sea Buckthorn oil lip balms (while supplies last).
Come join Organika as we celebrate our 25th anniversary by introducing 4 BRAND NEW products and amazing show specials.
Come to visit and meet our knowledgeable and friendly sales team, get your free sample and enjoy our great booth special!
Stop by our booth to take advantage of our show specials, take home some giveaways and see our great new look!
Receive CASH BACK, FREE Book signings and meet W. Gifford-Jones MD, Marita Schauch ND, Brad King, Jack Davidson and Maca George!
Meet plant sterol expert Stephen Wicks from South Africa to learn more about immune modulator Moducare.
St. Francis is launching a topical chest rub. See us for more details on the newest addition to our cold and flu season line-up.
Sarafino is proud to introduce its new line of organic and fair trade chocolates, soda syrups, spices, herbs and salts.
Stop by and experience our NPA certified line of natural fragrances and bath and body care products.
Strauss is going to distribute directly to its accounts and will not be using distributors anymore. Drop by to learn more.
The publisher of the leading French health, nutrition and fitness magazines, Vitalite Quebec and Fitness Quebec, is proudly celebrating 20 years of printing Vitalite.
Get to know Vitargo, a multi-patented carbohydrate fraction taken from non-GMO starch, and is sugar and gluten-free.
Dozens of retailers and suppliers of natural health products across Canada are preparing for Natural Health Products Week (NHP Week), taking place November 2 to 8. This year, the Canadian Health Food Association’s (CHFA) initiatives will focus on continuing to educate Canadians on the benefits of NHPs by developing a positive and engaging campaign.
Vega has agreed to be acquired by WhiteWave, one of the world’s leading makers of plant-based foods and beverages. The transaction is designed to create further opportunities for growth, making plant-based nutrition more accessible.
“As a pioneer in the plant-based movement, we’ve introduced Vega to a core loyal fan base and we are confident that WhiteWave will provide us with the expertise and resources to further realize our vision of empowering the world to thrive through clean, plant-based nutrition,” said Charles Chang, president and founder of Vega. •
Hempola – one of the first hemp companies in Canada – has now been re-branded as Mettrum Originals.
The 4th Annual John Holtmann Memorial Golf Tournament was a great success. “CHFA was thrilled to take the lead in organizing the event this year,” said CHFA president Helen Long. “Thanks to all our sponsors and golfers, we were able to make a significant contribution to the Vitamin Angels. We would like to thank everyone that participated in the event and helped to make it a wonderful and successful day.”
CHFA East is just around the corner. “While we don't want to wish away the summer, the excitement is building for this much anticipated event,” said Judy Sharpe, director, trade shows and conferences for CHFA.
Mark Wednesday August 26 on your calendar: CNHR Magazine is hosting the first-ever Greater Ottawa Natural Open Golf Tournament at Pine View Golf Course in Ottawa.
“We have two goals with this tournament,” explained CNHR publisher Bruce Cole. “We want to create a regional event, bringing industry members from eastern Ontario and western Quebec together for a day of fun and camraderie. Secondly, we want the natural health community to support an important local charitible organization. This year, we will be working with Harmony House in Ottawa.” Harmony House serves a vital role in the nation’s capital: it is a second-stage women's shelter (the only one in eastern Ontario), assisting women and their children in making the transition from a life of fear and abuse to one of security, confidence and independence.
The day will include lunch, 18 holes of golf (team scramble format scoring), dinner, prizes and a silent auction. Retailers and suppliers are welcome to enter a foursome or sign-up individually. Single players will be formed into foursomes. Sponsors are invited to take part. Hole sponsorships are available. Out-of-town guests can find tournament accommodation rate at Marriott Ottawa East for $139 per night. Cost for tournament entry is $125 per player plus GST ($40 for dinner only plus HST). For more information, email Candace Sicari at candace@cnhr.ca. or donna@cnhr.ca •
On January 23, 2015, the five owners of SOL Natural Foods in Aylmer, QC (James McConnell, Jean-Guy Beaudry, Guy Couture, Marie Couture and Monique Enright) began a long-awaited expansion project. The current store will be increased by 3,000 sq. ft., taking the store size to 6,000 sq. ft. (4,000 sq. ft. sales floor). “We’ve been dreaming of this project for 10 years,” said Monique. “We wanted to offer our customers a sales area of 4,000 sq. ft. Since 2005, SOL has felt the need to double its existing space. Finally, in 2007, an opportunity presented itself. A restaurant went up for sale 600 feet from our location at that time, and the available space was equivalent to the space we were already occupying . We could see expanding our sales area to the 4,000 square feet that we needed. The additional sales area will enable us to increase our inventory. We will also be able to enhance the presentation of our products, improve our customers’ comfort and shopping experience and better serve our customers.”
General manager Guy Couture said despite the work going on, the store has remained open. “One of our greatest challenges has been to let our customers know that we were open during the renovations.” The expansion will be complete this spring. SOL was opened in 1986 by the current owners. •
Ontario Natural Food Co-op (ONFC) is now selling its Ontario Natural brand outside of Ontario. “In an effort to expand and develop its Ontario Naturals brand, ONFC decided late in 2014 to begin shipping to existing ONFC members and customers beyond the Ontario border,” explained Jennifer Hyde, Ontario Natural’s brand manager. “This was a momentous occasion since we had always restricted the sale of our products to Ontario customers. This expansion allowed us to ship to our 125+ customers outside of Ontario, as far west as Winnipeg and as far east as Halifax.
“Alongside this was our decision to develop a working relationship with Horizon Distributors in British Columbia. ONFC and Horizon have had a long-time relationship but had never done any business together, until now. In February of 2015, we started shipping the Ontario Natural sauerkrauts and canned tomatoes to Horizon, which has exclusivity within the province of British Columbia. So far, pick up at the retail level has been strong.”
For more information, contact Jennifer at jhyde@onfc.ca. •
Energy, enthusiasm and passion” are the three words conference manager Tomas Nimmo used to describe this year’s Guelph Organic Conference, held January 29 to February 1 at the University of Guelph.
Retailers know that April doesn’t just bring the first signs of spring – it’s time for CHFA West. Running April 9 through 12 at the Vancouver Convention Centre, CHFA West is a must-attend event for everyone involved in our industry.
St Francis Herb Farm is launching its new Deep Immune Allergy and All-Seasons Detox Kit at CHFA West April 11-12. Deep Immune Allergy has been specially formulated for non-drowsy natural relief of year-round allergies. Supercharged with special allergy-relieving herbs, Deep Immune Allergy helps fight sneezing, runny noses, itchy watery eyes and throats.
To better serve its customers and to address changes in the industry, SISU has restructured its sales management to divide eastern and western Canada and provide full oversight for its independent, national and key account businesses. Tracy Creighton, a familiar face to many retailers, will now focus exclusively on eastern Canada as regional sales director.
Avi Dor and Nicholas Durand of Biodor Produit Naturels, Montreal, toured Peru as the winners of the Ultimate Maca Contest in Peru, with George Hildebrandt and Joanne McDonald (with husband Steve McDonald) of Preferred Nutrition. George of Hilgan Enterprises, a native of Peru, was their tour guide. The current contest for the 2015 Ultimate Maca Peru trip ends in March. Talk to your Preferred Nutrition account manager for details on how to win a trip to Peru with George and Preferred Nutrition.
Kardish Health Food Centre, Ottawa, ON, has been named the Outstanding Business of the Year Award winner as part of The Best Ottawa Business Awards, which was presented Nov. 20.
Brothers Robert and Carey Assaf, the co-owners of Kardish, have been involved with the organization for much of their lives: their father, Michael, was a franchisee who owned and operated Kardish locations between 1984 and 2005. After working with the business in various capacities, the brothers acquired full ownership in 2010.
Recharging, learning and munching should be your top priorities for the annual Guelph Organic Conference & Expo.
“We’ve been selling organics for 21 years and you tend to get caught up in the day-to-day operations of the store,” notes Lynda Phillips, president of Lyn-Dys Health Foods in London, Ontario. “It’s so nice to go to the conference and get re-confirmed about our purpose,” she adds. Some days can be tough in retail, especially those filled with customers who question the products offered. At the conference, “you can socialize with like-minded people, and get that boost to keep going with what you’re doing,” says Lynda.
Conference manager Tomás Nimmo feels that one of the biggest benefits of the conference is the ability to meet with primary suppliers. “This is a great opportunity to meet with agri-producers/manufacturers and their distributors, sample their products, and talk at length with them,” notes Tomas. “This is a no- pressure show,” he adds.
The conference is also a great educational opportunity. “In our store we are often broaching the conversation ‘what is organic,’ and helping people talk to their families about why eating organic is important,” says Lynda. “The technical information is very helpful,” she notes. For example, workshops such as Organic Certification Demystified are designed to assist interested consumers, but also are beneficial for store staff. The conference also draws a diverse gathering of farmers, eco-associations and motivated consumers, making for great networking.
The success of the conference mirrors the continued increase in consumer demand for organics. A 2013 study by the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA), found that the value of the Canadian organic food market – at $3 billion per year – had tripled since 2006. It also found that 58 per cent of Canadians reported purchasing some organic products every week, with this rate even higher amongst ethnic Canadians, people living in Canada’s largest cities, households with young families and consumers with university educations.
This year’s conference features close to 160 exhibitors including Pfennings Organic (both the farm distributor and the farm store), Organic Meadow, Ontario Natural Food Co-op, Nature’s Path, Crofters, Organics Live and dozens more. The workshop schedule is jam packed with 42 offerings covering a diverse range of topics including soil fertility, organic crop production, pollination, permaculture, restoration agriculture and many others.
The Guelph Organic Conference takes place January 29 to February 1 2015. Registration, maps and details can be found at www.guelphorganicconf.ca. •
After several years at another downtown Montreal location, CHFA Quebec is returning to the Palais des congrès in 2015.
With approximately 140 exhibiting companies, this will be the largest show that CHFA has held in Montreal. The event, which only takes place every other year, is an excellent opportunity to source new products, meet with manufacturers and suppliers that you might not see otherwise and network with the industry. In addition to the many show specials that exhibitors will have available, you can also take advantage of free education being held right on the show floor. The CHFA is also proud to host the CHFA Industry Achievement Awards & Dinner on February 6 which celebrates excellence in the natural health and organic products industry.
Complete details and information on registering can be found on the CHFA website, chfa.ca or by emailing info@chfa.ca.
CHFA is organizing the third annual Winter Classic, a hockey game between industry suppliers and retailers on Thursday, February 5 at 2:00 pm at the Bell Sports Complex in Brossard. We invite everyone to come out to watch the fun and then gather at the sports bar inside the complex for a reception following the game. Shuttle bus service has been arranged to and from the event from the Westin Hotel, located directly across from the Palais des congrès on St. Antoine. Check the CHFA website for complete details on this fun afternoon that marks the opening event for the CHFA Quebec weekend. •
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