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Three Ontario retailers walked away with hardware during the annual CHFA East Awards on September 19 in Toronto.
Kardish Health Food Centre in Ottawa was named winner of the Brock Elliott Memorial Award for Excellence in Retailing. Eamonn McKay of Fiddleheads Health and Nutrition in Waterloo was presented with the CHFA Excellence in Retail Sales award. Foodsmiths in Perth captured the CHFA Sustainability Award – Retailer category. The only non-Ontarian to win a retailer award was Story Sheidow of The Turning Point, in Montague, PEI., who took home the Gordon Storie Memorial Bursary.
by Bruce Cole
Amaranth Whole Foods Market in Calgary, AB. had many reasons to celebrate this year, its 20th anniversary. Thriving and growing in the competitive Calgary marketplace is cause enough to pause and reflect on all that has been accomplished over the past two decades.
As summer comes to a close, the industry is ramping up for one of the busiest times of the year. CHFA East (Sept. 17-20) usually marks the unofficial start of Fall, and the team at CNHR and Natural SKU Preview publications has started working on the CNHR November/December issue. This will be a very exciting issue with lots going on, including our show wrap-up, news and photos from the show floor and related events, a report on the newest products to hit the market, and winners of the CHFA awards.
In addition, we will also be congratulating the recipient of the Brock Elliott Award for Excellence in Retailing. You can be involved in this: it is an excellent way to show support for your customer (or potential customer!) A few words of congratulations along with your logo is only $450.Regular great feature writers
The issue will also feature our wonderful stable of columnists and contributors, and we will be featuring one of the country’s top natural health retailer.
As always, please send me your industry news for our Trade Talk section. It is one of our highest read departments and is a vital part of the link between you and retailers. This is where you can keep your existing and potential customers updated on your new products, new staff, new website, new promotions, etc…. Deadline is September 9. This is a FREE service.
Editorial – September 9
Ad space reservation – September 23
Product Profile submission – September 26
(free with ad placement 1/3rd or larger)
Ad material due – September 30
Brendan Davidson grew up in a health food store. That fact may have something to do with him currently owning two of his own.
Summer may be winding down but the industry is just gearing up for what is sure to be the best CHFA East to-date.
Aura Cacia is pleased to be supporting consumers with easy ways to make safe and natural personal care at home using essential oils.
The long-awaited Bio-K Plus Vanilla Probiotic arrived in stores as of August 1st.
Alice Chung, the owner of Alive Health Centre in British Columbia, recently won the RBC Top Entrepreneur Award. Alice, who also owns Supplements Plus in Toronto and Morning Sun in Alberta, was also recognized as one of Canada’s Top 25 Immigrants for 2015.
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.
These aromatherapy pastilles from St. Claires are made of pure essential oils and herbal extracts in a base of organic molasses granules. Produced in a dedicated allergen-free facility. Distributed by Sproutmaster. www.sproutmaster.com info@sproutmaster.com
News, Views and Happenings in the world of Canadian Natural Health.
Editorial in this issue:
CHFA East Wrap-up
We'll be providing coverage of CHFA East, including new product launches, news and photos from the show and coverage of the CHFA award winners. We’ll have some photos from the fun we’ll be having at our booth. We’re holding a TIFF-themed event, including a red carpet, a photo wall, swag bags and mini-interviews with “the stars of the natural health industry” (the retailers!)
Follow-up with customers after CHFA East
When CHFA East is over, CNHR can help you follow-up and re-enforce all of your sales efforts at the show by blanketing your target audience from coast to coast.
I can explain all of the advertising, new product and editorial opportunities available to you to help you maximize your show expenditures and take your sales message out into the field. Remember: CNHR reaches all of the retailers who attended the show, plus the thousands who didn’t attend! Think of CNHR Magazine as your only sales person that gets into all health food stores from coast to coast, six times per year.
Book your 2020 ad plan with CNHR before December 1 and we’ll give you the 2019 ad rates, plus an extra Product Profile in both CHFA show issues. (Applies only to half-page ads and larger).
Congratulate the Brock Elliott Award winner
Congratulate the store that wins the prestigious Brock Elliott Memorial Award for Excellence in Retailing in print in CNHR. Your logo and congratulatory message (for only $450) appear on the page with other vendors, extending your best wishes to the winning store.
Ask me about our Product Profiles. They are super-effective and super-affordable. Regardless of your company size or advertising budget, you cannot beat the value of a Product Profile in CNHR. Reach thousands of key buyers in stores from coast to coast for only $450 per issue for pennies per reader!
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