Canadian Natural Health Retailer

Canadian natural health retailers often position themselves as resources that help people in their communities enjoy healthier lives. They provide natural, organic, and wellness products along with trustworthy guidance on natural health solutions. All such efforts are rooted in community values of supporting family, friends, and local health initiatives. Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation is strongly aligned with this mission.

In partnership with CNHR magazine, the Canada Organic Trade Association is proud to offer the national Organic Month Trailblazer Award. This award will honour Canadian independent natural food retailers participating in September’s Organic Month campaign by celebrating the trailblazing community of pioneering retailers who have contributed toward the success of organic.

CHFA NOW Vancouver 2026 was a vibrant and energizing weekend dedicated to strengthening relationships, sparking inspiration, and forging meaningful connection.

Hosted by Lisa Rodrigues, national sales manager at Riverside Natural Foods, the panel opened with a clear statement: “We want natural as the norm, not the niche.” Panelists Nathan Froese of Community Natural Foods, Tia Loftsgard of Canada Organic Trade Association, Alain Ménard of Green Beaver, and Paul Rivett-Carnac of St Francis Herb Farm began by addressing shifting consumer motivations when it comes to buying organic.

‍ ‍Welcome to The Greenhouse CHFA NOW Toronto returns in 2026 with a brand-new program designed to help retailers discover the newest in natural, organic, and wellness (NOW). Launching for the first time, this new show floor destination spotlights emerging Canadian brands ready to earn a place on tomorrow’s shelves.

CHFA NOW Vancouver 2026 kicked off at the Vancouver Convention Centre on February 20, with a full day of educational offers, trainings, and seminars.

‍ ‍On the Friday evening of CHFA NOW 2026 weekend in Vancouver, Alive Publishing Group co-hosted its annual retailer dinner with TallGrass Natural Health. The event brought together industry leaders and retailers for an evening of connection and conversation amid a bustling trade show weekend.

At CHFA, our focus has always been simple: create the most valuable, inspiring, and business-building experiences for our community of retailers, manufacturers, brokers, and distributors. After all of our incredible years at CHFA NOW Toronto, the momentum has only continued to grow, and we’re carrying that energy into the 2026 show with even more opportunities to learn, connect, and celebrate together.

The release of Canada’s Organic Action Plan (OAP) set the stage for members of the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA) to meet in Ottawa from November 2 to 4, 2025 to urge the federal government to increase support for the organic industry. Canada’s OAP provides a national framework to grow the country’s organic food and farming sector, which has surpassed $9.75 billion in 2024 and ranked fifth in global sales.

After more than three decades as a field sales representative, one of Ontario’s longest serving ‘road warriors’ has called it a day. Bruce Chapman, who joined the industry in 1995, started his career with Quest Vitamins as a territory manager and education/training manager. In 2005, he joined SISU, where he spent the next 17 years. After realignment of territory, he left the industry to pursue his own business.