BC Food News

The episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network with Jennifer English is devoted to the celebration of the 23rd Food Day Canada – a nationwide event initiated by the late Anita Stewart, University of Guelph Food Laureate, to support Canada's beef farmers and ranchers. Over the years, it has grown into a broad salute to the entirety of Canada's food system, honoring the farmers, food processors, a...

The podcast episode from The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network, hosted by Jennifer English, focuses on the exciting new partnership between Jameson Irish Whiskey and the National Football League (NFL). As the official spirits sponsor, Jameson plans to enhance the game-day experiences of football fans worldwide. In addition to prominent presence at major NFL events such as the Super Bowl and NFL Draft,...

The podcast episode from The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network hosted by Jennifer English introduces the new multiyear partnership between Jameson Irish Whiskey and the National Football League (NFL). The partnership establishes Jameson as the Official Spirits Sponsor of the NFL, launching a shared celebration within American football through the brand's smooth drinks and welcoming attitude. This deal...

In the latest episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network's B-C-Food-Newscast, host Jennifer English discusses Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, an illustrious event recently held at Wynn Palace in Macao. The event, which attracted international media and top talents from the bar industry, included various activities such as the Bartenders' Feast, an awards ceremony, and a closing brunch. A highlight was...

In this episode of The Food & Wine Radio Network, hosted by Jennifer English, the spotlight was on Joy's Island Spice, a rising star in the non-alcoholic beverage industry. This Caribbean-inspired company has been recognized with prestigious awards for their innovative and premium beverages. The brand's flagship beverage, Joy's Sorrel Hibiscus Elixir, reflects decades of Jamaican family tradit...

In the latest episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network's B-C-Food-Newscast, host Jennifer English discusses the rise of Joy's Island Spice, a Caribbean-inspired company that has quickly garnered attention in the premium non-alcoholic beverage industry. The company recently won its third major award of 2026 and continues to impress with their standout product, Joy's Sorrel Hibiscus Elixir. This...

The podcast episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network, hosted by Jennifer English, focuses on the remarkable achievement of The St. Regis Bar, located in The St. Regis Macao, as it is named one of Asia's 50 Best Bars for 2026, securing the 45th spot and being recognized as the Best Bar in Macao. The acknowledgment is applauded within the industry due to the respected and rigorous selection proc...

The podcast episode of BC Food News with host, Jennifer English, centers around the advantages of price-informed shared decision-making tools by FAIR Health in healthcare and their impact on clinical settings, especially for older patients. The three-year initiative was successful in educating older adults at various medical centers about their treatment options and related costs. The podcast reve...

In this episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network's B-C-Food-Newscast, host Jennifer English reports on the upcoming announcement of a significant investment to support Canadian agri-food SMEs, set to take place on July 28, 2026. The declaration of this strategic investment will be made by Heath MacDonald, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food on behalf of Mélanie Joly, the Minister of Indu...

In this episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network, hosted by Jennifer English, details of the upcoming 2026 Chicago Gourmet Culinary Festival are shared. The festival is set to run from September 23-27, with its theme being "Let Your Tastebuds Dance". A variety of events, including the Dine Around Series, the Gourmet Tailgate, and the Global Stage Dinner among others, are scheduled to occur. Re...

In this episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network, host Jennifer English discusses Nutribullet's latest announcement, revealing the Protein Caramel Horchata Ice Cream as its first Flavor of the Year. The announcement was the culmination of their "Scoops Around the World" campaign, a unique celebration of global dessert traditions. Creators from various parts of the world, including U.S., Italy,...

The podcast episode on The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network hosted by Jennifer English focused on the "Locked Into Wellness" initiative, a significant wellness program aimed at college students. This operation is led by leading wellness brands including Nature's Truth, Natural Vitality, NeoCell, and Vitafusion, with the intention to reach over 250,000 students across major universities like the Unive...

In the latest episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network, host Jennifer English discusses the exciting new product launch by Cacique Foods, a leading Hispanic food brand. The product line consists of three varieties of authentic Mexican cheeses aimed at revolutionizing the Mexican cheese aisle and bringing unique flavors to American households. Also highlighted were key features of these product...

In this episode of B-C-Food-Newscast, Jennifer English gives an informative overview on the recent developments in the world of Canadian agriculture, as discussed during the annual meeting of Canada's federal, provincial, and territorial agriculture ministers in Halifax. Key topics included progress under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, the launching of the Next Policy Framework...

In this episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network, host Jennifer English covers the much-anticipated 2026 BC Crab Fest, a celebration of British Columbia’s renowned Dungeness crab. The waterfront event, which is in its 4th year, promises to attract over 25,000 visitors to Victoria’s Inner Harbour for an authentic BC Crab Boil featuring 5,000 pounds of fresh crab and 1,000 pounds of Canadian but...

This summary covers an episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network hosted by Jennifer English, highlighting the fourth annual BC CrabFest that's set to occur on July 18, 2026. BC CrabFest, a one-day summer celebration, will take place at Victoria's Inner Harbour and expects over 25,000 visitors feasting on 5000 pounds of fresh Dungeness crab with 1000 pounds of melted Canadian butter for dipping....

In this episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network's B-C-Food-Newscast, host Jennifer English discusses the notable achievements of Chef Meegan Roberts, head of culinary innovations at Villa Dolce Gelato. Roberts recently received gold medals at both the regional and national levels of the American Culinary Federation competitions. Notably, she clinched the ACF National Pastry Chef of the Year a...

In this episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network's B-C-Food-Newscast, the host, Jennifer English, announces the 2026 A-C-F National Pastry Chef of the Year award, which was granted to Chef Meegan Roberts. She is the head of culinary innovations at Villa Dolce Gelato and earned this recognition after winning gold medals at both regional and national American Culinary Federation competitions. Ch...

The podcast episode presented by Jennifer English on BC Food News explores the deep-rooted British love for tea, delving into how and why tea drinking becomes a lifelong habit for many Brits from an early age. Grounded in a study by the UK Tea and Infusions Association, the episode uncovers how tea drinking often begins in school years and continues to be an integral part of daily routines, provid...

On the latest episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network that Jennifer English hosts, we discover how the Canadian seafood sector is making substantial strides in expanding market access. Thanks to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Canadian seafood, fish, and aquatic products can now reach consumers in Vietnam, Oman, Brazil, Armenia, and Costa Rica. These markets have welcomed Canadian produc...

In this episode of B-C-Food-Newscast on The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network, host Jennifer English discusses the celebration of National Donut Day at Tim Hortons®. She divulges the most loved donuts in Canada, led by the Apple Fritter, Boston Cream, and Honey Cruller. She highlights the opportunity to win a sum of $10,000 and a trip to Tim Hortons' Innovation Test Kitchen in Toronto as they bring ba...

The latest episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network, hosted by Jennifer English, covers the announcement of the winners of the 33rd Annual Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards by the Retail Council of Canada. The awards honor the creativity and quality of 41 food and grocery innovators in Canada and their standout products which caught major attention. Besides the category winners including...

In the latest episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network, hosted by Jennifer English, the focus is on the notable expansion of Applegate Farms' product portfolio. The well-known natural and organic meat brand has introduced seven new offerings that promise enhanced convenience, flavor, and versatility for consumers. Notably, the new range includes ready-to-heat proteins, distinctive lunchmeats,...

The podcast focuses on exciting news about Applegate Farms' new protein offerings. A leading brand in natural and organic meat, Applegate Farms has unveiled seven new flavor-rich and convenience-driven products across various food categories such as deli, refrigerated, and breakfast. Some new items include ready-to-heat proteins, flavorful lunchmeats, and unique bacon portfolio entries. All the ne...