BC Food News

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,...

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 cocktail...

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 r...

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...

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 countr...

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 ble...

In the episode, Jennifer English shares details about the festive event, The Barrelman: Spirits of Dublin Popups, being served up by Freehouse Collective in celebration of St. Patrick's Day in Toronto and Vancouver. She describes the popups as immersive Irish experiences, featuring specially designed menus reflecting the spirit of Dublin. English shares that the event forms part of Freehouse Colle...

In the latest episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses a special event held by Gulf Beverages in collaboration with Dubai Duty Free and Radico Khaitan Limited, marking the presentation of the exclusive Rampur Signature Reserve and the launch of Rampur Select – DDF Label Edition. She highlights the significant partnerships between the three organizations, with top representatives pr...

In this episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses the recent updates and impact of the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program on Canadian farming. The Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay, announces over $116 million for 119 clean tech projects across Canada. The podcast highlights specific projects such as the dual curtain energy retention system a...

The recently aired episode of BC Food News, hosted by Jennifer English, dedicated its spotlight on the illustrious cheese brand, Tre Stelle. Celebrating its 65-year milestone, Tre Stelle remains a dominant and favored presence in Canadian kitchens with its diverse collection of high-quality, 100% Canadian dairy products. Besides, the brand is a staunch supporter of Canadian farmers, showing its co...

In the latest episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English announces that Brother's Bond Bourbon, an American whiskey company co-founded by Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, has successfully raised $7.5 million in new funding. The capital aims to ramp up the brand's presence on both national and international stages. Brother's Bond Bourbon is recognized for its high-quality, hand-selected, small-batch...

In this episode of BC Food News, host, Jennifer English, discusses the rapid growth of a coffee brand, happy® Products. The company, co-founded by entrepreneur Craig Dubitsky and actor Robert Downey Jr., has recently expanded its distribution through a major partnership with Albertsons, reaching an additional 2,070 stores nationwide. The success of happy® Products is attributed not only to their q...

The latest episode of BC Food News, hosted by Jennifer English, explores the rich history and delicious details of the Valentine's Day treat, the strawberry 'charlotte.' This elegant dessert, featuring a creamy filling encased in biscuits and fresh fruit, has royal origins, named after Queen Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. The podcast outlines its evolution from a simple pudding in 1796...

In this episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English discusses exciting updates from Mary Brown's Chicken, a favourite Canadian chicken spot. The brand has announced a new offering, the Big Game Box, available from January 21 to February 24, 2025. This game day essential includes 30 wings, shareable taters, and two sauces, all for $36.99. Purchasing this deal via the MB app enters customers into a gi...

The podcast BC Food News, hosted by Jennifer English, covered the recent partnership of two powerhouse alcohol producers, Banfi Vintners and Brother's Bond Bourbon. Banfi Vintners, a family-owned Italian wine company, is expanding into the whiskey industry by serving as Brother's Bond's sales agency in the U.S. This is a significant move for Banfi and aligns with their CEO, Cristina Mariani-May's...

In the latest episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses Preferabli's recent acquisition of Libation Labs, aiming to revolutionize personalized travel and hospitality discovery in the food and wine industry. Preferabli, a game-changer in AI-driven product discovery and recommendation in wine, spirits, and food, intends to boost its sophisticated consumer-oriented services by integrat...

The latest episode of BC Food News, hosted by Jennifer English, explores Lee Kum Kee's new global brand campaign, 'Flavours That Bind.' Launched in conjunction with the Chinese New Year, the campaign emphasizes the universal power of togetherness and shared culinary experiences, delivered through a culturally rich and impactful brand film. CEO Jet Jing discusses the brand's commitment to fostering...

The podcast episode of BC Food News, hosted by Jennifer English, explores the new initiative "Brilliant Eats" launched by Brilliant by Langham. This initiative, set to continue until February 7, 2025, provides its members with access to unique dining experiences crafted by award-winning chefs from all over the world. From specialty menus at Michelin-starred restaurants like T'ang Court and Ming Co...

In the latest episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses a significant decision made by Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, to invest more than $7.2 million across four projects via the AgriInnovate Program—a part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. The beneficiaries include CRO Quail Farms Inc., KSM Inc., Solution Aleop Inc., and Ax...

In the latest episode of BC Food News with host Jennifer English, listeners are enlightened about the exciting festivities and special meal offerings prepared by Glowbal Restaurant Group for the holiday season. Particularly at two of their popular locations - Coast and Glowbal. At Coast, their annual Lobster & Seafood Brunch Buffet, which includes delicacies from West Coast Oysters to Herb Rub...

The episode of BC Food News, hosted by Jennifer English, explores the rich and diverse food scene of Singapore through a new initiative called 'Savoring Singapore.' This is a content series and giveaway initiative launched by the Singapore Tourism Board and viral social media chef, Frankie Gaw. Between November 18 and December 2, 2024, viewers can follow Frankie's culinary journey through Singapor...

In this episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses a new initiative by Balderson Cheese, aiming to shape the future of Canadian cheesemaking. The producers, boasting a rich history of 140 years in the field, have announced the creation of The Balderson Artisan Cheesemakers Scholarship. Through this initiative, 25 students enrolled or intending to enroll in a cheese-focused program at...

In the podcast, BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses the $27 million investment by the Canadian government into Bartek Ingredients Incorporated, a global leader in food-grade acids production. She covers the implications of this aid for Canada's economy, job market, and technological advancements for the food manufacturing sector. The investment will fund a $192.5 million state-of-the-art...

In this episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English introduces listeners to the festive cuisines and events at The Wild Fig Restaurant and Bar, situated in the Executive Plaza Hotel in Coquitlam. She discusses the restaurant's holiday-themed brunches and their dedicated focus on charm, creativity, and harmony of their delicious food. These brunches are enhanced by live chef stations, alluring p...

The BC Food News podcast with Jennifer English takes listeners through the rich culinary offerings of the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts (PICA). This comprehensive roundup includes an array of workshops and classes centering on apple recipes, French bistro cooking, pasta making, dessert making, and holiday chocolate making with exclusive guidance from exalted chefs. Also highlighted is the Fal...