Canadian Health Food Association

Health Canada is still rushing through new laws and significant fees to import, manufacture and sell Canadian-regulated Natural Health Products (NHPs), significantly impacting businesses and retailers in our community.   🚨 We can't let up now! Here are three ways you can help.   Fill in the Digital Form: Every message counts! Send a (another) letter urging your MP to support our cause. Send a Physical Letter: Insider tip - physical mail gets noticed. 👀 Download the letter template at https://lnkd.in/gyNDYsFe, fill it out, and mail it in. Postage paid! Drop a Postcard: Retailers across the country are carrying SOS postcards. Drop into your favourite natural health store to grab one. Sign it. Send it. Save Our Supplements.    🥊 Keep up the fight. We need you! #SaveOurSupplements

A recent NielsenIQ study revealed that similar FOP symbols in Chile and Mexico led to decreased food and beverage sales. Could Canada face the same fate when the FOP guidelines come into effect in January 2026? Proactive measures are crucial to mitigate potential sales declines. Learn more about how to navigate these changes and protect your brand. Explore our latest report: https://ow.ly/Wix650T51aF

Mark your calendars for this year’s SOS Live event! 📅 It’s set for the morning of Friday, September 20 at CHFA NOW Toronto, and we’re thrilled to announce that MP Blaine Calkins will be joining us as a special guest. Even as summer winds down, our efforts to Save Our Supplements are heating up. We’re eager to see everyone and extend our appreciation to all of our members for driving this vital campaign forward. Register here: https://ow.ly/zM9Z50T1lpG #SaveOurSupplements #CHFAnow #CHFA

Don’t miss out on this keynote lunch session at CHFA NOW Toronto with Laura Huang, Professor at Northeastern University and bestselling author of "Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage." Laura will dive into how “builders” can unlock new levels of value through disruptive thinking. 📅 Date: September 20 🕚 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Beanfield Centre CHFA Members: $25 | Group of 8 Members: $175 Non-Members: $50 | Group of 8 Non-Members: $350 🍽️ Lunch is included! Take advantage of this valuable networking and learning opportunity before spots fill up. Register here: https://ow.ly/ZNt550T2szm.. #CHFAnow

This September 2024, celebrate Organic Month across Canada! It's the perfect opportunity to showcase your commitment to everything organic. Be a part of Canada’s biggest celebration of organic regenerative agriculture and foods. We’re excited to partner with the Canada Organic Trade Association to raise awareness of this important topic. Visit https://ow.ly/p3QM50SGoj2 to learn how you can participate. #OrganicMonth #OrganicMonth2024

🌍Grow Your Natural, Organic, and Wellness Business Across Borders! Join us on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 for a targeted webinar series to help you expand your business across borders. 📅 Webinar Schedule: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. ET: Unlocking Opportunities in Hong Kong and Taiwan Explore consumer trends, regulations, and market entry strategies. Meet importers at CHFA NOW and discover funding options! 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. ET: Stay Ahead in U.S. Sales Learn about FDA compliance and Amazon’s requirements for selling in the U.S. 11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ET: Expanding Your Quebec Business (Presented in French) Navigate marketing and regulatory challenges to grow beyond Quebec. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g4adVJ2f

Join our Retailer VIP Program for unbeatable benefits, including travel discounts, exclusive event entry, and a complimentary lunch. Don't miss out on the Trends Breakfast on Saturday and the Incubator Alley PITCH on Sunday before the trade show opens. Retailer Breakfasts Sponsored by Bob's Red Mill and Indigo Natural Products Management. Register by Friday to secure your VIP status! https://ow.ly/Fa8e50T1nlz #CHFAnow

Retailers! You have one week left to upgrade your CHFA NOW experience with our Retailer VIP Program! Enjoy perks like discounts on ride-sharing and parking, exclusive access to the Trends Breakfast and Incubator Alley PITCH, and a complimentary lunch. Register for FREE by August 23 through to secure all the VIP perks. Register here: https://ow.ly/JF5650SU5Tb #CHFAnow

The excitement is building—just over a month until #CHFAnow Toronto! ⏳ Make sure you’re in! Online registration closes on August 30 for non-CHFA Members. Register today at https://ow.ly/lWge50SYURu Thank you to our amazing sponsors! Diamond Sponsor: UNFI Canada Emerald Sponsors: Indigo Natural Products Management Propel Natural Brands Platinum Sponsors: Colnuck Ltd. Marsham Natural Products Broker Peak Performance Products Inc. Gold Sponsors: Acosta Canada /Natural Specialty Sales Ecotrend Ecologics Ltd. Jonluca Neal LeBeau Excel Sales & Marketing NielsenIQ Purity Life Health Products LP Silver Sponsors: Bob's Red Mill Fasken MNP Agriculture Services Pure Lab Vitamins Inc. Sparks Marketing Communications Bronze Sponsors: AquaOmega B Lab U.S. & Canada Connect Brand Management - CBM Cwench Hydration Hive Naturals Legend Water Co. Natural Lifestyle Brands Inc Protein Candy Taste of Nature Foods Inc

Hosted by Canadian Institute, the 2nd Annual Advanced Summit on Food Law & Regulation Canada launches this September 25-26, in Mississauga. Join our esteemed conference chairs Martha Harrison (McCarthy Tétrault LLP), Sirpal Randhawa (McCain Foods Limited) and Lewis Retik (Gowling WLG) as they lead an all-star faculty including representatives from: • Health Canada • FHCP • Ad Standards • Food Allergy Canada • The Boston Beer Company • Nestlé Health Science Register today and SAVE 10% with promo code D10-999-CHFA25 https://ow.ly/z45450SOzLO #FoodLawCanada #CIConferences