Creative Director · Designer
This roundup highlights 33 favorite examples of brand design shown at the 2026 edition of CHFA NOW in Toronto. The annual event brings together Canada's natural, organic, and wellness community, featuring both emerging brands and established companies introducing redesigns.
This Dieline roundup introduces 25 standout brands seen at Newtopia Now 2026, a trade show focused on emerging CPG businesses. The visible article introduction highlights first-time exhibitors and a wave of founders treating packaging and design as fundamental to their brands from launch.
The article by Fred Hart highlights 24 emerging trends from the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo, emphasizing how snack and candy brands are merging spectacle, personality, and packaging innovation. It describes a shift from flavor competition to visual and experiential design, with holographic materials, ASMR-driven textures, and nostalgic branding dominating the show floor.
Plezi, the better-for-kids beverage brand co-founded by Michelle Obama, has undergone a brand refresh led by Fred Hart of Hart Brand. The update reflects Plezi’s expansion into sports hydration and healthier sodas, incorporating basketball-inspired design cues and new partnerships with Stephen and Ayesha Curry.