Durham Natural Foods has seen two distinctly different phases in its 39-year history.  It has been a big operation.  And it has been a small operation.

Store owner Gilles Roy and his brother, store manager Ray Roy, agree: they prefer the smaller – and current – size of the business.

When Matt Lurie said it is hard to describe the Organic Garage in words and that you have to see it to really appreciate it, he was right.

Jake Gaudaur knows the road workers fairly well: they seem to have been tearing up the road in front of his café for months.  “Any luck?” he asks one of them.   The worker replies, “Not yet.  We’re going to try over there.”   “The sidewalk?” asks Jake. “No…over there,” says the worker, pointing to a spot in the road that is still untouched.

Rick Kroetsch, associate publisher of Alive Publishing Group had some wonderful information to share with retailers who attended the Puresource retailer conference in June.  The basis of his presentation was to inspire attendees to be opened minded in their quest to make their stores healthier.

After 27 years of pioneering good health, Organika is introducing a new re-brand initiative.   The new tagline and new purpose – “Your Natural Solution” – more thoughtfully and effectively combines Organika’s core focus on contributing natural solutions to you and your customer’s good health.  Organika will be launching this exciting re-brand initiative in 2018.  

In June of 2017, Purity Life Health Products LP hosted its first beauty summit.  The result was a very positive and educational gathering of some of the company’s most valued business partners, including 38 natural health retailers.  In total, 71 people took part, including staff, vendors and speakers.

A healthy immune system helps to protect you from cold and flu viruses, as well as allergies and even some autoimmune disorders. The blend of plant sterols and sterolins in Moducare are clinically proven to help keep your immune system in balance. For optimal immune health, take Moducare daily. The kids love our great tasting child friendly version!   

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ACCEO offers powerful management solutions and POS systems. The ACCEO Smart Vendor team provides complete POS and inventory management systems to specialty retailers, such as health food stores.        acceo.com

NU LIFE Therapeutics IRON THERAPY is formulated by a naturopathic doctor.  This vegan formula contains two strains of shelf stable probiotics in delayed release capsules, plus all the necessary supportive ingredients to build better blood cells and prevent associated constipation.           www.nulifevitamins.comwww.nulifevitamins.com

We allow our natural fermentation process the three to six days required to truly achieve the most beneficial transformations. Prairie Naturals fermented Turmeric Powder is naturally cultured with lactobacillus plantarum and saccharomyces boulardii on a molasses matrix. This fermentation provides enhanced bioavailability and optimal digestibility. Our fermented, organic turmeric is packed with antioxidants and phyto-nutrients.          prairienaturals.ca

The combination of saline and xylitol makes Xlear Nasal Spray the most effective natural nasal spray on the market.  It moisturizes and soothes the nasal passages, and also washes out harmful irritants and contaminants like dust. Xlear effectively alleviates congestion due to allergies, colds and the flu. Xlear has no rebound effect and is non-addictive and non-medicated.  

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NEW from WomenSense – two urinary support products for women. CranSense provides 500 mg of concentrated 36:1 cranberry extract in each capsule to help prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). BladderSense contains water-soluble pumpkin seed extract in a non-GMO, gluten-free formula that is easy for the body to absorb.   assurednatural.com 

Sisu MenoEase with EstroG-100 is a proprietary herbal blend featuring potent, estrogen-supporting phytonutrients specially selected for their fast-acting, effective relief of menopausal symptoms and proven long-term safety. It addresses the full spectrum of pre-, peri-, and postmenopausal symptoms, without estrogenic or other side effects such as an increase in body weight.  

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Enerex GREENS are unique, as the young shoots are harvested at the pre-joint stage, therefore are gluten-free and packed with the highest nourishment. They are juiced for a higher nutritional value, superior fresh clean taste and sweetened with monk fruit, not  stevia.   enerex.ca

Calgary’s Community Natural Foods (CNF) received a nice early birthday surprise at CHFA West in April.  On the verge of marking its 40th anniversary, Community took home the Brock Elliott Memorial Award for Excellence in Retailing at the CHFA awards ceremony.

Nature’s Emporium’s new store in Appleby Common, Burlington, ON was formally opened with an illustrious gathering of local dignitaries and senior store staff. 

Organika has opened a new 10,000 sq. ft. warehouse and distribution facility in Scarborough, ON.  “The goal is to increase the consumer experience level through a facility that will provide quicker shipping times,” says Organika’s Aaron Chin. 

by Helen Long, CHFA president

So the question on everyone’s mind lately is, ‘What’s going on with the NHP Regulations?’  As someone involved in this file every day, I’m going to share my thoughts.  To make sure everyone’s on the same page – here’s a brief overview of what’s happened so far. 

Tom and Kathy Tarasoff, owners of Nature’s Health Products have managed to carve out their very own niche in Nelson, B.C, not only professionally, but personally too.