BC Food News

The podcast episode, hosted by Jennifer English, for "BC Food News" illuminates the festive offerings of Temper Chocolate and Pastry's 2024 holiday collection. The famous North Shore patisserie introduces their signature holiday treats with the highlight being the Chocolate Advent Calendars, offering a delightful surprise each day of December. Traditional festive classics such as Stollen fruitcake...

In this episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English introduces listeners to the new Johnnie Walker Lounge located in Parq Casino, a landmark event hub located in downtown Vancouver. The elegant lounge offers an elevated view of downtown Vancouver and can accommodate stand-up cocktail parties and seated events — customizing the space to the event's requirements. On top of its luxurious ambiance,...

In the recent episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English covers the major acquisition news of Wonder, a food hall and delivery app purchasing leading food ordering and delivery platform Grubhub. The integration aims to enhance mealtime convenience and accessibility by offering food from various restaurants, groceries, and meal kit providers within a single app. It also opens up third-party del...

In this episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English takes listeners through the Christmas festivities at Greendale Acres in Chilliwack. From November 22nd to December 23rd, the farmstead transforms into a Christmas wonderland, with activities such as scenic train rides, live music every Saturday, and a special post office for children to send their letters to Santa. The centerpiece of the event...

In the BC Food News podcast episode, the host, Jennifer English delves into the relationship between the food industry and cryptocurrency. She explains that farms are transforming into mining facilities, restaurants are beginning to accept Bitcoin as payment, and some regions are looking towards sustaining themselves solely on cryptocurrency. Jennifer proceeds to demystify the concept of cryptocur...

The BC Food News podcast, hosted by Jennifer English, discusses the recent acquisition of New York-based meal kit company EatMise by WECO Hospitality, highlighting how this merger could revolutionize the world of dining at home. The collaboration unites WECO's expertise in crafting ready-to-eat meals with EatMise's tech-driven operations, offering pre-prepared local ingredients. The CEOs of both c...

In this episode of BC Food News, hosted by Jennifer English, the focus was on the unveiling of an impactful partnership in the food industry between Craveworthy Brands and New Summit Capital Advisors. The collaboration aims to introduce and franchise international Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) and fast-casual brands from China and beyond across the U.S. This venture, named "Global Taste Brands,"...

In the podcast, Jennifer English discusses the special festive offerings of Mon Paris Pâtisserie, a popular bakery led by Chef Elena Krasnova in Burnaby, for the 2024 holiday season. Highlights from the bakery's holiday collection include unique interpretations of traditional Bûches de Noël Yule log cakes, shortbread cookie bundles in various flavors, stocking stuffers, and holiday showpieces. Esp...

In the latest episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English dives into the culinary world of Montreal with a detailed discussion on MTLàTABLE, a city-wide gastronomic event organized by Tourisme Montréal. The 18-day celebration features over 170 participating restaurants, offering a range of culinary delights, with brunch also making a comeback this year. With diverse options from vegetarian and vegan...

In this episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses the unexpected reopening of a Vancouver dining legend, The French Table. Celebrated chef Hervé Martin, who had planned to retire, made the surprising decision to keep the iconic bistro open, much to the delight of his loyal patrons. Tracing Martin's illustrious career, English recounts his journey from serving as the executive chef t...

The BC Food News podcast hosted by Jennifer English focuses on an upcoming event called 'An Autumn Night of Italian Elegance'. This event is a collaboration between Les Dames New York (LDNY) and Food for Soul's Refettorio Harlem, aimed at combating food insecurity and promoting women in the culinary arts. The dinner will feature an exceptional Italian feast prepared by six renowned female chefs an...

In this episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English introduces us to Sally Koldenhof, the owner of Sally's Homemade Ice Cream - a new, innovative ice cream shop located in Steveston village. Sally, a native of the community, excels at making fresh, small-batch ice cream available throughout the year. Her shop, which offers a variety of classic and seasonal flavours, is heralded as a beloved hom...

The BC Food News podcast with host Jennifer English discusses "Pearsonlicious," an innovative culinary event hosted by Toronto Pearson International Airport. This unique experience draws inspiration from Toronto's famed food events, like Winterlicious and Summerlicious, offering travelers special three-course meals at 18 participating restaurants within the airport's terminals for under 40 dollars...

The podcast hosted by Jennifer English discussed the recent partnering event between Jim Beam, a leading bourbon brand, and the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team (USWNT). This collaboration was celebrated through a thrilling soccer match against Argentina in Louisville, Kentucky, the birthplace of Jim Beam. The historic event marked USWNT’s return to Louisville after 20 years, leading to a spectac...

In this episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English explores the rising popularity of American whiskey in Canada. She notes that sales of American whiskeys have surged by 20% in Canada over the past five years, reaching your $270 million USD in 2023. This increase in sales is largely due to the efforts of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, or DISCUS, who are bringing classic bo...

The latest episode of BC Food News, hosted by Jennifer English, explores the rising fondness for American Whiskey among Canadian enthusiasts. As the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) prepares to conduct a slew of events in Vancouver and Winnipeg this fall, the podcast reveals the flourishing interest in the varied tastes and expert craft seen in American Whiskeys. Citing Euro...

In the latest episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English explores the upcoming 21st Annual Sun Wine & Food Fest, a four-day event at Mohegan Sun hosting renowned chefs and award-winning drinks. The festival kicks off on January 23rd with the CT Spotlight Series, featuring the Two Roads Brewing Company. Highlights of the festival include the Beam Suntory Presents: Asian Market, the Sun Pati...

On the latest episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English showcases the remarkable achievements of the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, which has triumphed in Niche's 2025 ranking for the Best Colleges for Culinary Arts in America. As the largest culinary school brand in the U.S., the Auguste Escoffier School secured the top two positions, with the Boulder campus (including online programs...

The BC Food News podcast, hosted by Jennifer English, announced Space Tea’s national expansion with availability at all Sprouts Farmers Market locations. The attraction of the product includes adaptogenic mushrooms being utilized as part of the six unique flavours, intending to promote focus and mental clarity. Space Tea’s move into national retail partnerships emphasizes the growth of the functio...

In the recent episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English discussed the significant merger of Happy Egg Co. and Egg Innovations. Happy Egg Co., a leading influencer in organic and free-range egg farming, expands its reach and strengthens its foothold in the organic egg industry with this merger, enabling it to expand its product portfolio. The merged entity, under the leadership of CEO Alex Wor...

In the latest episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English provides an insight into the emerging wine markets in Basque and Japan. She reveals how the Basque country is making inroads into the Japanese market with its signature alcoholic beverages, backed by the Basque government, who cite the high-quality standards of Japan as a lucrative opportunity. Mikel Garaizabal, the enologist and sommelier at...

In this episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English explores the meticulous craftsmanship behind Dewar's Double Double 38-year-old whisky, a luxury product introduced to the Collector's Series by Dewar's. The podcast discusses the unique four-stage aging process adapted by Master Blender, Stephanie Macleod that refines the product and enhances its flavor. Jennifer also introduces a bespoke chocolate...

In this episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English introduces the innovative Eater app, which aims to revolutionize dining experiences for seasoned and aspiring food enthusiasts. The app provides access to an extensive database of over 10,000 restaurant maps in around 100 cities worldwide, allows for browsing by city, cuisine, or specific dishes, and offers table reservation capabilities, making th...

In the recent episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English talks about the European food and wine initiative, Charming Taste of Europe, which recently held successful events in Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver. The initiative aims to increase awareness of premium agricultural products from Europe in the Canadian market, with programs co-financed by the European Union. Jennifer discusses how vari...

In the BC Food News podcast, Jennifer English discusses the upcoming 22nd Middle East Organic and Natural Product Expo set to take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The Expo, organized by Global Links Exhibition Organizers & Conferences, serves as a platform for exhibiting organic and sustainable products, with this year's event expected to attract over 550 exhibitors, surpassing the prev...