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BC Brands Steal the Show at CHFA NOW Vancouver

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BC Brands at the CHFA NOW Vancouver

The CHFA NOW Vancouver will again showcase the top natural healthy food brands on February 20-22, 2026 at the Vancouver Convention Centre and we’ll be there sussing out what’s new.  Let’s take a revisit on how BC made its mark at CHFA NOW Vancouver 2025, showing off at the Buy BC Pavilion and drawing crowds across the main floor. With award wins, retail momentum, and sustainability in the spotlight, BC brands proved again why this province leads Canada’s natural health and wellness scene.

Here are the brands that stood out — and the products worth knowing.

BC Brands That Stood Out at CHFA NOW Vancouver

We may have missed some as the trade floor is vast, but these BC brands shape how we eat and shop — especially when they’re rooted close to home. These were the booths we returned to, and sampled twice.  They’re in no particular order.

Kula Foods (Vancouver)

Kula Foods brings bold, Afro-Caribbean flavour with a functional twist — including sauces, spice blends, and plant-based proteins from their KULA™ Nourishments lineup.

  • Pili Pili Sauce — Bright, spicy, and made to finish bowls, tacos, and roasted veggies.
  • Red Pepper BBQ Sauce and Scotch Bonnet BBQ Sauce — BBQ sauces built for big flavour (often quick to sell out).
  • Berbere Blend, Curry Blend, and Pili Pili Spice Blend — Afro-Caribbean spice blends with a clean-label, no-added-sodium focus.
  • BBQ Chik-Un, Ginger Beef, and G.O.A.T Curry — plant-based protein products from the KULA Nourishments range.

Millsie (Vancouver Island)

Millsie crafts handcrafted, small-batch plant-based cheeses that marry flavour and texture without dairy. Made on Vancouver Island with simple, clean ingredients, Millsie’s line delivers rich umami, creamy character, and melting performance that rivals traditional cheeses — ideal for boards, sandwiches, sauces, and elevated everyday meals.

  • Smoked Cashew Cheddar — Bold, smoky, and rich, perfect for melting or pairing with “charcuterie” (vegan or not).
  • Herb & Garlic Spreadable — Creamy, savory, and versatile as a dip or spread.
  • Mediterranean Olive Block — Olive-forward, briny block style ideal for slicing or salads.
  • Smoky Jalapeño Cheddar — A kick of heat balanced with creamy plant-based body.

Sriracha Revolver (Vancouver)

Sriracha Revolver brings Vancouver-made sriracha-style heat with a chef-first mindset — small-batch, all-natural, preservative-free, and built to lift food, not drown it.

  • Chili Garlic — Classic sriracha backbone with savoury edge.
  • Clean Mango — Tropical sweetness with clean, unthickened heat.
  • Jalapeño Ginger — Fresh aromatics with a bright ginger lift.
  • Cilantro + Lime — Citrusy, herbal finish for tacos, bowls, and seafood.
  • Habanero — Direct, floral heat that finishes clean.

Barakah Eats (Surrey)

Barakah Eats is a Surrey, BC family-owned brand delivering halal-certified, preservative-free frozen meals that heat fast, taste real, and make wholesome convenience actually worth stocking.

  • Beef Nihari — Slow-cooked boneless beef curry with rich spice.
  • Butter Chicken + Rice — Classic creamy curry with basmati.
  • Chicken Dum Biryani — Herb-forward basmati entrée.
  • Veggie Biryani — Plant-based basmati entrée.
  • Tandoori Naan — Soft, warm bread to pair with every curry.

Farming Karma (Kelowna)

  • Original Fruit Sodas — Apple, Peach, Cherry & Berry sodas made with BC fruit and no artificial ingredients.
  • Non-Alcoholic Mocktails — Mocktails like Conscious Cosmo (Rhubarb + Orange Zest) and Mindful Mule (Lime + Ginger).
  • Hydr8 Electrolyte Drinks — Sparkling hydration with flavours like Blood Orange and Strawberry Lemon.

Big Mountain Foods (Vancouver)

  • Lion’s Mane Mushroom Crumble — Functional mushroom-based mince alternative.
  • Maple Breakfast Sausages — Vegan sausages with deep flavour.

Clarity Kombucha (East Vancouver)

  • Raw Kombucha Bottles — Bright, clean ferments.
  • Yerba Mate + Kombucha — Natural energy blend with kombucha.

Better Acres Ice Cream (BC)

  • Small-Batch Ice Cream Tubs — Creamy, simple ingredient ice creams.

Bog Cranberry Farm (British Columbia)

Bog Cranberry Farm showcased its BC-grown cranberries at CHFA NOW Vancouver 2025, highlighting locally harvested fruit with functional food applications and pantry versatility.

  • Fresh & Dried Cranberries — Tart, vibrant berries perfect for baking, snacking, and trail mixes.
  • Cranberry Juice & Concentrates — Naturally rich, antioxidant-packed juices made from whole cranberries.
  • Cranberry-Infused Pantry Goods — Sauces, relishes and spreads designed to balance sweet and tart flavour profiles.

Earth’s Own (Burnaby)

  • Oat, Almond & Soy Milks
  • Barista Series Creamers — Plant-based creamers for café-quality foam.

NENA Skincare (BC Coast)

  • Canadian Glacial Clay Masks & Cleansers — Mineral-rich skincare rooted in BC coastal clay.

East Van Jam (Vancouver)

  • Low-Sugar Artisan Jams — Fruit-forward spreads with less sugar.

Ohme Foods (Vancouver)

Ohme makes freeze-dried snacks that deliver big flavour from real fruit and yogurt — mess-free, nutrient-rich, and made in BC. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

  • Freeze-Dried Fruit Snacks — Whole berries, mango, figs and more — no added sugar.
  • Freeze-Dried Yogurt Crunch — Crunchy, tangy bites perfect for snacking or topping bowls.
  • OHME! Minis & Yum Packs — Variety packs for on-the-go or recipe boosts.

Tocha Foods (Vancouver)

Tocha crafts bold, flavour-packed sauces with a “heat without the burn” philosophy — perfect as condiments, marinades, or finishing sauces.

  • Tocha Original Sauce — Balanced sweet-tangy spice.
  • Tocha Verde — Pineapple and lime brightness with subtle heat.
  • Tocha Yuzu — Citrus-forward, umami-rich sauce.

Truffle Pig Chocolate (Burnaby)

Ethical chocolate made with directly sourced cacao and crafted into bars and gift assortments.

  • 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate Bar — Rich, ethically sourced dark chocolate.
  • Milk & Dark Peanut Butter Bars — Balanced sweetness with nutty depth.
  • Assorted Chocolate Bags — Mixed bars for gifting or snacking.

Whoa Nelly (BC)

Whoa Nelly offers premium, grass-fed Canadian beef tallow — a high-smoke-point cooking fat celebrated by chefs and home cooks alike for flavour and performance.

  • Premium Grass-Fed Beef Tallow — Ideal for frying, roasting, and high-heat cooking.

oomé Smoked Tofu (BC)

oomé crafts plant-forward smoked tofu that adds smoky depth and protein to meals while staying vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO.

  • Just Smoke Smoked Tofu — Classic brine-smoked flavor.
  • Greek Smoked Tofu — Herbaceous, Mediterranean-inspired.
  • Maple Soy Smoked Tofu — Sweet maple and rich soy seasoning.

Award Winners & Top Performers of the BC brands at CHFA NOW Vancouver 2025

Magic Scoop Nutrition (Vancouver)

2025 CHFA Launch Pad Winner

  • All-in-One Nutritional Greens Powder — 75+ superfoods, probiotics, adaptogens, and functional mushrooms for digestion, immunity, and steady energy.
  • Strawberry Lemonade & Pineapple Coconut Sachets — Single-serve trial packs perfect for sampling and travel.

Jiva Organics / New World Natural Foods (Burnaby)

  • Organic Turmeric, Cumin + Spice Blends — Certified organic kitchen staples for everyday anti-inflammatory cooking.
  • Moong Dal + Coconut Milk Powder — Plant-based cooking and baking favourites.

TallGrass Natural Health (Vancouver)

  • Distribution powerhouse supporting national retail expansion for BC innovators like Hippie Snacks.

Hippie Snacks (Burnaby)

  • Granola+ Cereals (Apple Cinnamon, Chocolate, Vanilla Almond) — Gluten-free, high-fibre breakfast with benefits.
  • Cauliflower, Almond + Avocado Crisps — Minimal ingredients, maximum crunch.

Natural Factors (Coquitlam)

  • Total Body Collagen Powders — For skin, joints, and bones.
  • WellBetX Berberine + Vegan D3/K2 — Popular metabolic and immune support formulas.

Innovative & Emerging BC Brands at CHFA NOW Vancouver 2025

Aruna Revolutions Health (Victoria)

  • Compostable Plant-Based Menstrual Pads — Sustainable materials, high demand, high performance.

SaltSpring Kitchen Co. (Salt Spring Island)

  • Small-Batch Jams & Fruit Spreads
  • Signature Hot Sauces — Balanced heat, clean ingredients.

Earth’s Own (Burnaby)

  • Oat, Almond + Soy Milks — Café, kitchen and fridge staples.
  • Barista Series Creamers — Designed for foam and flavour.

Haskalife (BC)

  • Pure Haskap Berry Powder — Smoothies, yogurt, bowls.
  • Beet + Haskap Functional Blends — Antioxidants + vibrant colour.

Munchy Crunchy BC Puffed Rice

  • Flavoured Puffed Rice Snack Bags — Light, airy crunch for grab-and-go snacking.

Established BC Brands with Retail Reach

Daiya Foods (Burnaby)

  • Deluxe Mac & Cheeze
  • Cheddar & Mozza Style Shreds — Melt-forward plant-based cheeses.

Organika Health Products (Richmond)

  • Marine Collagen Powder — Wild-sourced collagen for beauty and joints.

Herbaland Naturals (Richmond)

  • Vegan Gummy Vitamins — Multi + targeted health formulas, no gelatin.

Silver Hills Sprouted Bakery (Abbotsford)

  • Sprouted Grain Breads + Soft Bakes
  • Sprouted Snacks — Smarter carbs, softer texture.

Prairie Naturals (Coquitlam)

  • Hair-Force Capsules
  • Liquid Vitamin D + Immune Support Lines

Why BC Wins at CHFA

Organic farming, upcycled superfruits, vegan formulations, compostable care, and products built for real retail scale. CHFA NOW Vancouver 2025 confirmed it: BC is where innovation meets intention.