Nature’s Way Canada has rolled out a campaign with Broken Heart Love Affair to showcase how nature isn’t always soft and idyllic, but a power that can be harnessed for health benefits.

Building on the “Inspired By The Power of Nature” masterbrand platform launched in 2023, the new campaign features six videos that highlight different ecosystems from across the globe, including a towering forest and an ocean bed, and how those environments are captured within a bottle of Nature’s Way supplements. The work also features a new leaf mnemonic that connects Nature’s Way together with its sub-brands NutraSea and Sambucus.

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BHLA developed the core strategy and creative for the spots, while District Design Co. collaborated with the agency on a mix of digital, in-store and social advertising. Nature’s Way director of brand and digital Tsege Gebreyohannes says the campaign was shaped by the insight that many of its competitors were focused on associating nature with gentleness and tranquility, diluting the category’s traditional message and creating a need for the brand to pivot to stand out.

“The category is growing so rapidly, and consumers have so many options that we wanted to create something that could break through and wouldn’t get lost in the mix with the way other brands are communicating,” Gebreyohannes tells strategy. “Our purpose is to help people live healthier, which means that we also want to help them navigate the category and communicate in a way that helps them make that decision and feel confident that it’s the right one.”

Gebreyohannes says that the objective is twofold: strengthening the connection between the subbrands and showcasing the unique reasons consumers should believe in and trust each part of the portfolio.

“Because our products are premium, from ingredient sourcing through formulation, they tend to resonate with consumers who value quality, efficacy, and trust,” Gebreyohannes says. “While these consumers can span different age groups and demographics, what unites them is their commitment to wellness and their understanding that not all natural health products are created equal.”

Nature’s Way offers a broad portfolio of more than 1,000 health supplements, including Alive! Multivitamins, Sambucus elderberry extracts, NutraSea omega-3 softgels, probiotics and single herbs.