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- Metagenics appoints global health leader Patrick Sly as CEO Metagenics has appointed Patrick Sly as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, marking a significant leadership transition for the professional-grade supplement company. Current President and CEO Pat Smallcombe, who has guided Metagenics through a period…
- Maison Riviera names Michael Norman GM and CEO as it doubles down on dairy and plant-based growth Maison Riviera is entering a new phase of its evolution. The Quebec-based pioneer in dairy and plant-based innovation has appointed industry veteran Michael Norman as general manager (CEO), effective 5 January 2026. His arrival…
- Metro Inc doubles down on share buybacks When a major grocery and drugstore player like Metro Inc announces another round of share buybacks, the move is about more than just market mechanics. It is a statement about confidence, cash flow, and…
- SupplySide Global 2025: 9 Game-Changing Trends for Canadian Health Retailers After 28 years as SupplySide West, the industry's most anticipated ingredient showcase returned to the Mandalay Bay Convention Centre with a new name and an even bigger mandate. SupplySide Global 2025, held October 27-30, wasn't…
- Cloned Meat, No Label: Why This Regulatory Shift Matters to Natural Health Retailers A quiet but significant change to Canada’s food rules is about to reshape what “clean label” really means at the meat counter. Health Canada is updating its Novel Foods framework in a way that…
- Robert Lewandowski signs on as global face of KSM-66 Ashwagandha KSM-66 Ashwagandha has added elite star power to its science-backed adaptogen story. The clinically researched ashwagandha root extract, manufactured by Ixoreal Biomed and used by more than 4,500 brands worldwide, has named FC Barcelona…
- Khloud Appoints Jeff Rubenstein as CEO to Spearhead Retail and Product Expansion Los Angeles, CA — September 17, 2025 — Khloud, the rapidly growing protein snack startup founded by Khloé Kardashian, has announced a major leadership hire: Jeff Rubenstein has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. This move comes…
- IHR Plugin: The Game-Changer for Natural Health Food Retail Why This Will Transform Natural Health Food Retail Natural health food retail faces unique pressures: consumers expect same-day or next-day delivery, but most small and mid-size shops can’t stock hundreds of SKUs or pay…
- 5 Game-Changing Trends Emerge from CHFA NOW Toronto 2025 as IHR Charts Course for 2026 The final curtain fell on CHFA NOW Toronto 2025 Sunday evening, but not before Canada's natural health industry delivered its most strategic vision yet for the year ahead. The industry is no longer playing…
- Temple Lifestyle Brands Acquires Rise® Kombucha Temple Lifestyle Brands, the Canadian wellness company behind Thirsty Buddha® coconut water, has officially acquired Rise® Kombucha, Canada’s leading kombucha brand. This strategic move combines two of the country’s fastest-growing functional beverage names and strengthens…