The BC Food News podcast, hosted by Jennifer English, explores the sauces and condiments sector that's increasingly becoming a focus in the M&A market. According to a report by Brown Gibbons Lang & Company, both new and established brands are growing thanks to a demand driven by young and health-conscious consumers seeking new flavors and wellness benefits. This sector also offers cost-effective opportunities for consumers to enhance their meals. There has been a surge in M&A activity with major players like PepsiCo, Lassonde, The Campbell's Company, and McCormick & Company making significant acquisitions. More involvement is also seen from private equity firms. The discussion concludes by acknowledging the extensive knowledge and experience of the Brown Gibbons Lang & Company team.

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The BC Food News podcast episode revolved around the momentous recognition of renowned Canadian chef, Kim Canteenwalla who recently received the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal for his significant contributions to the community and Canadian culinary world. Presented at Government House in Victoria, this award recognises significant contribution individuals to their community or for outstanding accomplishments earning national prestige. Known for his culinary persona beyond cooking through Blau + Associates and the food and beverage undertakings at Parq Casino in Vancouver, Canteenwalla also holds a prominent role in philanthropic endeavors. Having an international culinary footprint, his charity efforts support the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, the David Foster Foundation, Vancouver Pride Society, Girls Who Leap, the BC Crisis Centre, the Greater Vancouver Food Bank, and various local community centers focused on combating food insecurity. Alongside, Canteenwalla is also known for his commitment to honour veterans and athletes through various programs and has passion for mentoring the budding culinary talent. Reflective of his medal recognition, Canteenwalla sees it as an affirmation of personal and professional work to give back to the community at large.

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In this episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English shares about the exciting global expansion news from Brother's Bond Bourbon, a premium whiskey brand founded by actors Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley. The company has formed strategic partnerships with Brand Venture in Europe, Nimbility in Asia, and Craft & Culture in the UAE to enhance its global availability. The brand plans to introduce four expressions each reflecting their signature craftsmanship in these international markets. The move is part of the company's long-term vision which includes direct-to-consumer sales, efficient logistics, warehousing, and fulfillment through its partners. Brother's Bond Bourbon is not only known for its exceptional quality but also its commitment to sustainability, supporting regenerative agriculture and responsible sourcing.

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In the episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses the strategic investment and partnership between Snoop Dogg and Harmony Craft Beverages. They plan to launch a new premium functional beverage brand, Iconic Tonics. The script delves into the growth of the functional beverage market, projected to reach 200 billion dollars globally by 2030. The podcast further explores the unique set of innovative beverages Iconic Tonics aims to provide. Snoop Dogg's involvement in the venture is seen as a way to leverage his global influence in the hemp-infused products sector. Iconic Tonics plans on expanding their national presence with their products being available on Snoop Dogg's lifestyle eCommerce platform, SWED.com. Jennifer highlights the brand's commitment to creating healthier, flavorful options in response to the increased consumer demands.

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This episode of BC Food News hosted by Jennifer English spotlights the launch of UP, a new social media platform designed by Uplevyl specifically for women. Uplevyl founders, Shubhi Rao and Jacki Zehner, both acclaimed as trailblazers in their respective fields, aim to amplify women's voices and foster a safer digital space. Rao, the first woman and person of color to serve as Officer of Alphabet, and Zehner, the youngest woman and first female trader to become a partner at Goldman Sachs, have used their wealth of experience to create UP. The platform offers a safe, ad-free environment with transparent data policies, strict community guidelines, and powerful content moderation tools. Coupled with their existing services, Uplevyl aims to reshape the digital landscape for women with their new platform.

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In this episode of BC Food News, the host, Jennifer English, discusses the new partnership between luxury Scotch whisky brand Chivas Regal and Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc. As part of their collaboration, an exclusive pop-up piano bar named Leclerc's will open in Melbourne ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season. Guests at this event will enjoy bespoke Chivas Regal x Charles Leclerc whisky cocktails and music inspired by Leclerc's passion for piano, bringing together two worlds: music and whisky. A notable comparison highlighted in the episode is between the 88 piano notes and the 85 flavor notes of Chivas 18 Year Old, emphasizing how passion and precision blends in both music and whisky. The episode concludes with the host sharing additional details about Chivas Regal's rich history and its consistent association with global sports, and an invite to listeners to participate in a competition to win a spot at Leclerc's piano bar event.

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In the latest episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English discusses Grupo Bimbo's global initiative 'The Bimbo Dream.' A unique partnership with FC Barcelona, the project invites young girls from 22 countries for an enriching soccer experience. The selected participants, aged between 10 and 13, are given an opportunity to train and play soccer at FC Barcelona's women's facilities in Spain and meet renowned football stars like Aitana Bonmatí. In addition to promoting sports, the initiative emphasizes healthy eating habits, teaching participants to make nutritious sandwiches. The project marks Bimbo's commitment to developing female talent, promoting gender equality, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles. It has already positively impacted 55 girls from 22 countries since its inception in the previous year.

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The podcast from BC Food News with Jennifer English focuses on FreshGround Ventures, an innovative spice startup that has developed 'Fresh First', a unique program aiming to change how we enjoy and share spices. This platform allows customers to earn their supply of spices for free by spreading the word about FreshGround's premium single-origin spices. Through this initiative, customers can create their own network of communities recommending FreshGround spices and receive monetary rewards for each sale within their community, essentially giving them the opportunity to run their own small businesses. FreshGround's patented grinding process ensures spices are freshly ground for each order, retaining their natural flavor, taste, and aroma for an exceptional culinary experience. The company believes in the power of word-of-mouth recommendations and aims to promote healthy eating habits by incentivizing customers to share their experiences with Fresh Ground's quality spices.

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In this episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English discusses the recent visit of Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, to Washington D.C. MacAulay had a series of meetings with key stakeholders highlighting the importance of the agricultural trade link between Canada and the U.S. He emphasized the massive exchange of agricultural products that occurs daily between the two countries and highlighted the detrimental effects possible tariffs could impose. MacAulay reiterated Canada's commitment to being a reliable trading partner and emphasized the integrated nature of the supply chains in meetings with Senate and House Committee representatives involved in Agriculture. The significance of this partnership was underlined further as evidence of its scale, including the employing of nearly 900,000 workers by Canadian companies in the U.S., was presented.

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In the recent episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English talks about Bombay Sapphire’s newest addition to their 'Tastes Like It's Friday' campaign in collaboration with Rebecca Black. The campaign was launched with a DJ set in Miami by Rebecca Black featuring a remix of her hit song 'Friday', in celebration of Bombay Sapphire’s newest cocktail, the Sparkling Lemon. The Sparkling Lemon is a blend of Bombay Sapphire gin and sparkling lemonade, aiming to bring the feeling of a Friday to any day of the week. Bombay Sapphire’s Bacardi Limited, the largest privately held international spirits company, plans to run this campaign till 2025 to attract more gin drinkers.

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