CHFA NOW Vancouver 2026

CHFA NOW Vancouver is the leading trade show for natural, health, and organic products in Western Canada.

Why participate ?

The event brings together more than 900 exhibitors showcasing their latest wellness innovations, over 700 retail locations, and 3,000 attendees eager to explore the newest industry trends. It is a unique opportunity for companies aiming to expand their retail presence in these sectors.

On February 20, 2026, a series of conferences will also be offered, providing valuable insights into current opportunities and challenges in the industry.

Two options are available for members who wish to exhibit

• Responsibility of the company to become a CHFA member under both options;
• Consolidation of merchandise shipments, coordinated by the Group Export under both options.

The number of booths and reimbursements available is very limited, so don’t delay in reserving your spot.

Pavilion option

Participate in the Group Export pavilion and enjoy the following benefits:

• 100 sq. ft. pipes-and-drapes booth including carpet, and 4 exhibitor badges;
• Centralization of orders for your booth through the Group Export and automatic application of applicable subsidies;
• On-site coordination of the event by a Group Export representative;

Price

• 100 sq. ft. space: $2,500
• 100 sq. ft. corner space: $2,800

Non-pavilion option

Participate in this trade show under the Group Export’s non-pavilion option and enjoy the following benefits:

• Access to eligible subsidies;
• Company responsibility:
  • To make its own reservation for the booth and any additional amenities with the CHFA;
  • To follow up administratively after the event to claim subsidies within the prescribed deadlines;
• Reimbursement of expenses upon presentation of invoices and proof of payment.

Price

Participation fee for the non-pavilion option: $200

• Reimbursement of a flat-rate travel allowance of $1000 per person, up to a maximum of two allowances per company.
  • To be eligible for a flat-rate travel reimbursement, the company must provide proof of travel (e.g.: invoice for a plane, train, or bus ticket including the full itinerary, or a gas receipt near the destination) AND proof of accommodation (e.g.: official hotel or Airbnb invoice).
  • To obtain two flat-rate travel reimbursements, the same proof listed above must be submitted for each reimbursement. 
    • If the two participants share the same means of transportation (e.g.: carpooling), two separate transportation proofs will be required, showing either the company name or the traveler’s name (e.g.: two invoices).
    • If the two participants share the same accommodation, two separate accommodation proofs will be required (e.g.: two hotel invoices).

• • An additional flat-rate amount of $500 will be granted if your company is located in one of the following regions AND the departure also takes place from that region: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, or Nord-du-Québec. 
• Financial assistance covering 50% of the additional costs related to your booth setup and the shipment of samples (consolidated with Groupe Export), up to a maximum of $6,000 of eligible expenses per company.
• Groupe Export reserves the right to request any additional supporting documents. 

By registering for this event, you agree to complete and return the activity report that will be sent to you. You will have 60 days following the event to return the completed report; otherwise, you may be required to reimburse the subsidies received for this activity. The compiled data will be used solely to assess the economic impact of this activity. 

Financial assistance for visitors 

Reimbursement of a travel lump sum of $1000 per company 

• To be eligible for a lump sum travel reimbursement, the company must provide proof of travel (e.g.: invoice for a plane, train, or bus ticket including the full itinerary, or a gas receipt near the destination) AND proof of accommodation (e.g.: official hotel or Airbnb invoice). 

• An additional flat-rate amount of $500 will be granted if your company is located in one of the following regions AND the departure also takes place from that region: Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Côte-Nord, Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Bas-Saint-Laurent, Abitibi-Témiscamingue, or Nord-du-Québec. 

Groupe Export reserves the right to request any additional supporting documents. 

Cancellation Policy 

The Group Export Agri-Food is a non-profit organization that manages export financial programs from the Ministère de l’Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l’Alimentation du Québec and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. 

As a government program manager, Group Export has defined a general cancellation policy to follow when participating in a trade show. Policy’s details are as follows: 

When a participation or registration form is signed by a representative of a company, this company becomes liable to the Group Export Agri-Food, as this form is a contract between the company and the Association. 

• In the five days following registration, the company must pay, as a deposit, 50% of participation fees. This amount can be paid by check, direct deposit or credit card by contacting Group Export’s financial department at 450-649-6266. Direct deposits are preferred. 

• The remaining 50% of participation fees must be paid at least 60 days before the activity. 

• If the company does not respect these terms, Group Export Agri-Food has the right to cancel the company’s participation. 

• When a company is cancelling its participation: 

• If the company or the Group Export Agri-Food finds a replacing participant, the full amount will be reimbursed, except for a $200 administration fee, as soon as a replacing participant has paid in full the amount due. 

• In case a substitute cannot be found, all other incurred charges, including 100% of the invoice for a space reservation, would be charged to the company. 

• All cancellation requests must be made in writing and be addressed to the person in charge of the activity, whose name appears on the participation form. 

This policy was ratified by the Group Export’s Board of Directors on February 14, 2008. 

Eligibility for Exhibitors and Visitors 

To be eligible for the applicable provincial subsidies for this activity, whether as an exhibitor or a visitor, the company must:

• Hold a license number from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency under the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR) or demonstrate that it is not required for its type of business; 

The Group Export reserves the right to refuse any registration for this activity.