BC Food News

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...

In this episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English dives into the 50th anniversary celebrations of Capriotti's Sandwich Shop that is kicking off on National Cheesesteak Day with a ‘Simply the Best Since 1976’ campaign. Capriotti's is known for its award-winning cheesesteak, which now comes with 25% more meat. In honor of its Golden Jubilee, Rewards Members are offered a 'Buy Any Cheesesteak, G...

In the latest episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses three essential VEVOR products that are perfect for spring hosting — a popcorn machine, a meat slicer, and an ice maker. VEVOR's Popcorn Machine has a strong 850-watt motor that can produce up to 48 cups of popcorn per batch, bringing a fun, cinema-like atmosphere to any gathering. The VEVOR 240W Meat Slicer has an adjustable t...

In the recent episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English discusses the release of the first-ever Blueprint by the Food Is Medicine Coalition, aimed at integrating medically tailored meals into the U.S. healthcare system. Developed in collaboration with the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation of Harvard Law School, the Blueprint provides a comprehensive roadmap for establishing standards for...

In the podcast episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses the significant economic and health benefits of the 'Food is Medicine' programs, as highlighted in a report by The Rockefeller Foundation. Starting with an exploration of how these initiatives can support state economies, create jobs, and uplift small and mid-sized farms, the podcast explores how expanding these programs could...

In the recent episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English brings us exciting news about a significant investment made by the Government of Canada into Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP). The $27 million boost aims to provide practical work experience and valuable skills to Canadian youth aged 15 to 30, eying particularly on youth facing employment barriers....

In this episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses the results of the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest. The top prize was won by Beemster Royaal Grand Cru, a cheese made in Westbeemster, Netherlands, scoring 98.68 out of 100, among 3,375 entries. The first and second runners-up were Appenzeller Purple Label from Appenzell, Switzerland, and Alter Fritz from Jonschwil, Switzerlan...

In the BC Food News podcast, host Jennifer English discussed a pioneering collaboration between Organic Valley, Stonyfield Organic, UNFI, and Whole Foods Market. These companies have joined forces in a program called the Carbon Insetting Program, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the U.S. organic dairy supply chain. This initiative focuses on making the food's journey from farm to...

The BC Food News podcast, hosted by Jennifer English, has covered the topic of the 2026 Wynn Signature Chinese Wine Awards in its latest episode. The wine event, taking place in Macao, will invite 23 of the world's leading experts to judge China's finest wines from almost 180 wineries and over 800 wines. The panel, featuring 11 Masters of Wine and 2 Master Sommeliers, will offer awards in 39 categ...

The recent episode of BC Food News, hosted by Jennifer English, discussed the latest initiatives of the Breakfast Club of Canada in partnership with Dietitians of Canada for Nutrition Month. The Breakfast Club aims to raise awareness about the importance of school food programs and their positive impacts on students' eating habits. The episode also emphasized the challenges of food insecurity faci...

In the latest episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses McDonald's Canada's exciting collaboration with the National Hockey League and NHLPA to launch the NHL Star Sticks Meal. The promotional meal not only includes a choice of food options including the Hockey Hero Burger, Chicken McNuggets, Big Mac, McVeggie or Spicy McVeggie, fries and a drink, but also features collectable mini...

In this inspiring episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English discusses an innovative project at the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary known as Voycebx. Designed to preserve the unique voices of patients facing surgeries, which could potentially affect their vocal abilities, the AI interface of Voycebx captures emotional prosodies rather than mere word pronunciations. Its AI models are capa...

In the latest episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English shared the exciting news of Michelin-recognized Taiwanese restaurant Din Tai Fung opening its first Arizona location in Scottsdale Fashion Square. The grand opening is slated for April 20, following a soft opening on March 12. Renowned for its exquisite cuisine, Din Tai Fung will also create over 300 new hospitality jobs in Scottsdale in...

In the latest episode of BC Food News, Jennifer English introduces a new partnership between Auguste Escoffier Global Solutions and Les Dames d'Escoffier International. The collaboration aims to bring innovative training tools to culinary and hospitality professionals worldwide, targeting key workforce issues such as recruitment, upskilling and retention. The confidence in this partnership's impac...

The latest episode of BC Food News, hosted by Jennifer English, provides updated on Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's recent changes to the AgriStability program to provide additional support for livestock producers. With rising feed costs, the federal, provincial, and territorial governments improved the program to factor in pasture-related feed costs beginning 2026. This adjustment ensures fair...

In the recent episode of BC Food News, host Jennifer English unveils the latest culinary enhancements by Seabourn, the ultra-luxury ocean and expedition travel leader. She discusses Seabourn Square's revamped menu and design changes to promote it as an upscale all-day café. The refreshed menu includes warm items like breakfast sandwiches, savory quiche, Roman-style pizza, and toasted sandwiches ap...

The BC Food News podcast recently reported on Uber Eats' national partnership with T&T Supermarket for grocery delivery service across Canada. T&T, the largest Asian supermarket chain in Canada, will present customers with an extensive range of products including fresh produce, seafood, ready-to-eat meals, Asian snacks, and even beauty products from Korea and Japan. Currently, the service...

In this episode of BC Food News, the host Jennifer English takes listeners through the recent developments from the renowned Culinary Careers Program (C-CAP). They announced their 2026 National Benefit, happening on April 13, 2026, at New York City's Chelsea Piers. Co-hosted by famous chef Marcus Samuelsson, the event will honor James Beard award-winning chef Chintan Pandya, from Unapologetic Food...