Choices Market: Kick Off 2026 with "What's Trending" and Wellness Seminars!

Get ready to refresh your year as Choices Market welcomes 2026 with exciting new culinary trends and a focus on well-being. Kicking off on January 1st and running through January 31st, this promotion invites Canadians to explore "What's Trending in 2026," highlighting innovative ingredients and offering valuable insights through their "Wellness Hub" seminars. While not a traditional sale flyer, Choices Market is offering a deep dive into the future of food and health, perfect for those looking to elevate their cooking and wellness routines heading into the new year.

As the calendar turns, many Canadians are seeking inspiration in their kitchens and a renewed commitment to healthy living. Choices Market is stepping up to meet this demand, presenting a curated selection of ingredients poised to shape the culinary landscape in the coming year. This is a fantastic opportunity for seasonal shopping, whether you're planning healthy meals or seeking unique additions to your pantry.

Here's What's Trending in 2026

Choices Market is shining a spotlight on several exciting ingredients and culinary concepts:

• Beef Tallow: Experience a comeback ingredient! Beef tallow offers a high smoke point, rich flavourful finish, and is a perfect link to ancestral cooking methods.
• Black Sesame Paste/Black Sesame Ingredients: With a rich colour and visual appeal, black sesame is set to move beyond its traditional uses into specialty desserts, vibrant smoothies, and savoury sauces and marinades.
• Pili Pili/African-Portuguese Spicy Blends: Get ready for a flavour explosion! These bold spice blends rooted in African and Portuguese cuisines are gaining significant traction and will enhance any dish.
• Macadamia Nuts: Once primarily valued for baking, macadamias are now being recognized for their plant-based versatility, appearing in both sweet and savoury culinary creations.
• Adaptogen/Cognitive-Support Ingredients: Ingredients associated with mood, focus, and wellness, such as Lion's Mane mushroom and L-theanine, are shaping the future of functional foods, making them a must-have for health-conscious Canadians.

These trending ingredients offer a glimpse into the exciting future of food, providing Canadians with opportunities to experiment with new flavours and boost the nutritional profile of their meals.

Nourish Your New Year Seminars

The Wellness Hub at Choices Market is hosting a series of "Healthy Start" seminars throughout January, led by in-store nutritionists. These free, in-store events are designed to guide you on how to nourish your body with mindful meals, build better routines, and feel your best. Each seminar will focus on a different topic, from metabolic health and reducing inflammation to setting effective nutritional goals.

Dates, Times & Locations:

• Abbotsford: January 15, 7pm - 8:30pm
• North Vancouver: January 15, 5pm - 6:30pm
• Kelowna: January 23, 7pm - 8:30pm
• Burnaby: January 21, 7pm - 8:30pm
• South Surrey: January 22, 2pm - 3:30pm
• Kitsilano: January 22, 2pm - 3:30pm

Happy Gut, Healthy Life Seminar: Join the founder of Ad Natura Health for an engaging seminar on January 29th, from 7pm - 8:30pm in Kitsilano. This free event will focus on nurturing your gut health from the inside out, with insights into probiotics and mindful nutrition to support digestion, immunity, and overall vitality. Learn simple, science-backed ways to care for your microbiome and feel your best in 2026.

Register online at choices.market/events or scan the QR code to register.

Plan your wellness journey with Choices Market this January and embrace a healthier, more flavourful 2026!