The Canadian Health Food Association kicked off its 50th conference and trade show April 10 with exhibitors showcasing everything from the latest in anti-aging products to sleep aids, protein powders, cold remedies and ethnic foods.
A walk around the trade floor quickly showed that the popularity of gluten-free products continues, anything coconut is huge, non-soy alternatives to dairy were prominent, and consumers continue to demand non-GMO, plant-based foods without preservatives or anything artificial.
Canadian Grocer went in search of new and exciting products and innovations and this is what we found (see gallery below):