Red Tape, Costco's Beauty Play & What’s Next for Plant-Based Labels

This month, we’re unpacking the policy shifts, retail strategies and product trends shaping Canada’s natural, organic and wellness industry. CHFA’s Sonia Parmar explains the new Red Tape Reduction campaign, while Jules Gorham explores a Quebec funding opportunity supporting healthier food innovation and reformulation.Plus, we share what stood out at the Summer Fancy Food Show, examine Costco’s carefully curated approach to premium beauty, discuss the potential impact of new U.S. tariffs and explore why CFIA’s plant-based egg guidance could have implications far beyond the category.