BC Food News

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...

Jennifer English, host of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network, guest hosted the B-C-Food-Newscast to highlight Master Distiller Eddie Russell's 45-year career at Wild Turkey Distilling Company. Eddie began in 1981 with a summer job, eventually becoming a Hall of Fame Master Distiller. To commemorate this milestone, Russell's Reserve is releasing a short-form documentary titled 'His Own Way: The Stor...

In the recent podcast episode on the B-C-Food-Newscast hosted by Jennifer English, viewers experience the 45-year legacy of Master Distiller Eddie Russell with Wild Turkey Distilling Company. The podcast paints a vivid narrative of Russell’s journey, highlighted by the release of the 13 Year Old Spring 2026 Bourbon and the documentary, 'His Own Way: The Story of Eddie Russell.' The limited bourbon...

The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network hosted a recent episode providing an update on the Livestock Traceability Regulations by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Jennifer English, the host, discussed the significance of a strong traceability program for the rapid identification and containment of animal diseases, ultimately contributing to the overall prosperity of the Canadian agricultural s...

In this episode of The Food and Wine Radio Network, host Jennifer English discusses a crucial breakthrough in food preservation technology, Skipper's Fridge Hydration. Unlike conventional refrigerators that only manage temperature, this new technology also controls humidity. This feature helps maintain the freshness of stored produce up to three times longer, directly combating dry air, a signific...

The latest episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network, hosted by Jennifer English, spotlights a classic reimagined by NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE – their new Chocolate Chip Remix Cookie Doughs. A must-try, these fresh, modern twists on the iconic chocolate chip cookie are now available in stores. The trio includes: the Chocolate Chip Remix Naturally Flavored Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, the C...

In the latest episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network's B-C-Food-Newscast, host Jennifer English discusses the Canadian Government's significant investment in school food data and research. There has been an announcement from the Secretary of State for Children and Youth, Honourable Anna Gainey, about allocating more than $1 million to fund eight research teams. These teams aim to strengthen...

In this episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network, host Jennifer English discusses the recent statement from the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister responsible for Internal Trade, urging provinces and territories to implement direct-to-consumer alcohol sales. LeBlanc highlights the progress made by Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, whi...

The latest episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network podcast, hosted by Jennifer English, revolves around the grand reopening of Nespresso Canada's boutique at Oakridge Park in Vancouver. Nespresso Canada is known for its high-quality coffee and personalized service, and the new boutique aims to enhance these offerings. The brand's latest retail concept seen at the Oakridge Park location is des...

The podcast, BC Food News, hosted by Jennifer English, discusses the inaugural Food is Life, Food is Health summit organized by The Culinary Institute of America and Stanford Medicine. This conference brought together chefs, medical professionals, healthcare leaders, and nearly 400 attendees from sectors such as hospital food service, sports medicine, and school nutrition to emphasize the intersec...

The latest episode of BC Food News, hosted by Jennifer English, discussed Canada's government's intent to expand the geographical indications regime under the Trademarks Act, a move aimed at unlocking new economic opportunities and promoting long-term prosperity for all Canadians. The focus is to extend these indications — a type of intellectual property closely tied to the product's geographic or...

The BC Food News podcast, hosted by Jennifer English, discusses a landmark event in the world of gastronomy: esteemed chef Guy Savoy's induction into the Académie des Beaux-Arts. This is seen as an acknowledgment of culinary arts on par with painting, sculpture, and music. Guy Savoy, known for operating the "Best Restaurant in the World", has helped French gastronomy achieve worldwide acclaim, eve...

In this episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English covers the massive investments made by Tim Hortons, one of Canada's most cherished brands, into their restaurants across British Columbia. This year, Tim Hortons and its restaurant owners plan to construct or revamp 51 locations in BC as part of a $400 million national plan. These renovations, estimated at $43 million, aim to enhance the guest dini...

In the latest episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English features an interesting conversation between Baroness Ruthie Rogers, the co-founder and chef of The River Café, and Declan Kelly from Consello. Discussing her influential culinary journey, Ruthie shares her insights on the sense of community fostered by food. She details memorable moments and narratives from her acclaimed Michelin-starre...

This episode of BC Food News, hosted by Jennifer English, mainly focuses on the international pizza co-op, PizzaDAO. Established in 2021 and popular for its Global Pizza Party on Bitcoin Pizza Day, PizzaDAO has brought together over 20,000 people in more than a hundred countries. Apart from its annual events, PizzaDAO also brings people together by hosting pizza parties at crypto conferences throu...

In this episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English discusses the activities of PizzaDAO, an international pizza cooperative. Since 2021, PizzaDAO has hosted a Global Pizza Party every Bitcoin Pizza Day, celebrating pizza, community, and cryptocurrency with thousands of participants across the globe. The cooperative also organizes celebratory pizza parties throughout the year in conjunction with maj...

BC Food News' podcast hosted by Jennifer English discussed South Korea's leading food company, Binggrae, and its participation in THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026, Asia's largest food trade exhibition. The company, known for its popular Banana Flavored Milk and Melona ice bar, will continue its showcase for the third consecutive year and plans to expand its influence in Southeast Asia. Since starting exp...

In this episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English discusses LifeWave's recent achievement at the Telly Awards for its documentary, 'Code of Creation'. The film, directed by Mikki Willis, bagged two Silver Telly Awards, a prestigious recognition in the world of video and television. It explores biological, mathematical, and natural patterns tied to human potential and wellness, following LifeWave's...