BC Food News

In the latest episode of BC Food News with host, Jennifer English, discussions centered around the second annual Blueberry Boost Accelerator, a program announced by the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and VentureFuel. This eight-week hybrid accelerator targets early-stage, revenue-generating companies using blueberries as a key ingredient in their products and provides them with expert mentorship,...

In this episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English introduces CERES Chatt Hills, the first culinary-centric community in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia. CERES is a 94-acre residential development distinct for its integration of food elements in daily routines, featuring edible landscaping, kitchen gardens, greenhouses, and orchards. Its motto is making food readily accessible steps from your front do...

In this episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English introduces Thomas' Apple Cinnamon English Muffins, a new, limited-edition breakfast offering. This product marries the savors of apple and cinnamon into a delectable English muffin, providing a fresh twist to a classic breakfast option. These muffins, made with real apple pieces and a hint of cinnamon, deliver a slightly sweet taste while main...

The BC Food News podcast hosted by Jennifer English, features coverage of the 2026 Alizés Awards which celebrates excellence in Canadian exporters within the agri-food industry. The ceremony was held at the Belvédère du Vieux-Port de Montréal and was attended by approximately 340 participants from all over Canada. Four exemplary companies - A Spice Affair, Lantic Maple, Les Fromages Latino, and NO...

In this episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses the recent acquisition of Canadian reservation platform, Libro, by global restaurant technology leader, OpenTable. The acquisition aims to strengthen OpenTable's presence in Canada, particularly in Quebec, by merging resources with Libro. This move is expected to enhance service for the Canadian hospitality industry, increase visibil...

In this episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses the highlights and key takeaways from the upcoming 2026 NAB Show, a global event focusing on the future of media, Artificial Intelligence, sports, and the creator economy. The episode begins with a discussion on the essential role of AI and its applications in media workflows, followed by a shift to sports media and its evolution in...

In the recent episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English shares about the debut of beloved culinary concept Eggslut in Canada. Set to open its first location on King Street West, Toronto, on April 30, 2026, Eggslut is expanding its global footprint, with plans for more locations in Canada such as Yonge and Dundas area. The brand became renowned for creating craveable dishes from simple ingredients,...

In the BC Food News podcast, Jennifer English explores the World Food Travel Association's recent initiative, the World Culinary Heritage Day. This annual global event aims to celebrate and preserve endangered, vital food traditions worldwide, impacted by industrial standardization, globalization, and changing consumer habits. The importance of culinary heritage, the risk of losing these tradition...

In the podcast episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English discusses the rapidly growing global non-alcoholic spirits market, which is predicted to hit $706.7 million in 2033, due to increasing health-conscious trends and innovative premium alcohol-free offerings. Whiskey currently leads as the top product in the market, while tequila is said to be the fastest growing. Europe is the leading region f...

In the recent episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English highlights the launch of KitchenAid's new Fully Automatic Espresso Machines with Iced Coffee. These innovative machines are equipped with intuitive controls, quiet operation, and various features for both espresso beginners and coffee enthusiasts. The new line offers three different models, with up to 24 pre-set recipe options, customizable t...

In this episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English reveals exciting news from Champagne Taittinger, a family-owned Champagne house, about their unveiling of a limited-edition Brut Réserve bottle. The bottle is created in celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, reflecting the host nations with a sleek black finish adorned by holographic accents in the colors red, green, and blue. The Chairm...

In the episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English discusses an initiative from IKEA Canada intended to reduce food waste. This stems from the problem of cluttered refrigerators, which contribute significantly to food wastage. To counter this, IKEA Canada has designed affordable and sustainable food-storage solutions, such as transparent, stackable containers. The company also holds a Fridge Refresh...

The BC Food News podcast, hosted by Jennifer English, focused on the exciting collaboration between a worldwide pasta giant, Barilla, and Formula 1. Special focus was given to their innovative product "Barilla Racing Wheels," a special-edition pasta shape designed to bring the thrills of race day to the dinner table. This unique product is an effort by Barilla to encourage the traditional Italian...

In this episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English explores Minute Maid Spiked's first-ever celebrity campaign featuring multi-talented artist, Action Bronson. The campaign aims to celebrate consumer diversity, in alignment with Action's own versatile interests ranging from cooking to rapping. The podcast discusses the burgeoning Alcohol Ready-to-Drink sector and Minute Maid Spiked's explosive...

The BC Food News podcast, hosted by Jennifer English, covered Tia Rosa's innovative dining concept - Aroma by Tia Rosa, taking place at Lucky Taco in Kitsilano, Vancouver. The event, held on April 20th and 21st, 2026, innovates by having no printed menus, with guests selecting their food via the smell from handcrafted scent boxes. Complimentary offerings include a taco, chips, guacamole, and a dri...

In the recent episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English shares exciting details about the upcoming Eat Well Live Well Expo scheduled for April 18 and 19 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. This health and wellness event will feature over 200 curated exhibitors offering a variety of healthier food, beverages, and supplements options. In addition to the exhibitors, the Expo will also have T...

The BC Food News podcast with host, Jennifer English, focuses on the upcoming T.O. Food & Drink Fest in Toronto, taking place from April 17th to 19th in 2026. The festival is anticipated to feature over 175 exhibitors from top restaurants, brands, and bars in Toronto. The podcast highlights the Chef's Kitchen Stage, with live cooking by celebrity chefs; mixology classes led by expert bartender...

In the latest episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses the launching of Phase One of the Tucson GastroPark & International Culinary Welcome Center. The project, part of the Agave Heritage Festival 2026, aims to transform Tucson’s Historic Casita Block into a global culinary hub where local food entrepreneurs can scale their products. Guests attending the VIP launch were treated...

In the latest episode of the BC Food News podcast, host Jennifer English discussed significant updates from the Canadian agriculture sector, particularly the changes to the Advance Payments Program for 2026. This includes an increase in the interest-free limit for non-canola advances from $100,000 to $250,000, intended to give farmers greater financial relief. The program lets farmers receive up t...

The latest episode of BC Food News, hosted by Jennifer English, highlighted an interesting initiative by Hellmann's, involving the recreation of the historical 18th-century sandwich. The launch of this historical sandwich, layered with roast beef, plum pudding, and Hellmann's Mayonnaise, will take place in the town of Sandwich, Kent, where the first 150 visitors will get a taste of it for free. He...

In this episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English explores the Global Mobile Restaurant as a Service Market, drawing information from a market research report by MarkNtel Advisors. Expected to grow by roughly 6.76% from 2026 to 2032, this burgeoning market, valued at around USD 4.56 billion in 2025, is powered by low-cost, flexible food service models and event-based dining. The industry does face...

In this episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses the 2026 Frank H. Sobey Awards for Excellence in Business Studies. The prestigious awards, which were given to eight outstanding business students, offer not only a financial support of $50,000 per awardee but also mentoring from seasoned business professionals. The episode showcased the diverse backgrounds and unique academic journe...

The latest episode of BC Food News, hosted by Jennifer English, highlights the innovative partnership between Italian spirits company Branca International and beverage technology company ALTR. This collaboration aims to reimagine the future of the beverage industry through the application of molecular ethanol reduction technology, offering more control over alcohol content without changing the pro...

In this episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses the burgeoning organic fruit powder market, projected to surpass 25 billion dollars by 2035. Rising consumer demand for clean-label, functional nutrition is driving this trend, with organic fruit powders offering extended shelf life, nutrient retention, and formulation flexibility. These versatile powders are increasingly incorporate...

In the latest episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses an innovative partnership between professional baseball player Ben Rice and the popular rice brand, Ben's Original. The collaboration aims to fight childhood hunger through an initiative with No Kid Hungry. Each big play by Rice this season will result in a donation to No Kid Hungry, with the goal of providing up to 22,000 meal...