Bruce Singer Podcast

Steve Bromley is a  career executive in Food & Beverage, the former CFO & CEO of Sunopta, and over 25 years in Natural & Organic Foods.  Steve sits down with Bruce, takes us through his origin story, his passion for the Natural Food & Beverage Industry & how Sunopta grew from a $ 60 Million US company to a $1.4 Billion US Company.   He shares his learnings & philosophies fo...

Dr. Dina Kulik is a Pediatrician & Trailblazing Entrepreneur,  the Founder & CEO of Kidcrew, a Canada's Most Powerful Women Top 100 recipient,  and Board Member.  She is one of Canada's leading child health experts and appears on numerous TV Shows such as CP24, Breakfast Television , CTV, CBC,  and also on Radio & other Media. Dr. Kulik sits down with Bruce and shares her ori...

Marie Chevrier Schwartz is the trailblazing Founder & CEO of Sampler. Sampler is one of The Globe & Mail's Fastest Growing Companies, and has recently been certified as a "Great Place to Work".  Client's include Unilever, Pepsi, L'Oreal and many more. Maire has received numerous awards like Women of the Year DMZ and AMA Marketer on The Rise.  Marie sits down with B...

Christine Cruz-Clarke is the dynamic CEO of Balzac's Coffee Roaster, a multiple award winner and serves on numerous Boards. Christine sits down with Bruce and takes us through her journey & the Balzac's story which has evolved from its humbling beginnings to being a national CPG company. We also discuss current coffee trends, what Balzac stands culturally and how they are making an i...

Nikhil Sathe is the Managing Director at Logisyn Advisors,  a Recognized Speaker & Thought Leader in Logistics,Transportation & Supply Chain, has an extensive M & A track record, and has also held CFO positions during his incredible career. Nikhil sits down with Bruce and shares deep insights & advice related to present day logistics, supply chain, the Hockey Stick Syndrome and mor...

Lori Nikkel is the passionate CEO of Second Harvest, a food rescue charity with a vision of "No waste, No Hunger".  In Canada, 58% of all food produced is lost and wasted every year.  Lori has been appointed to the order of Ontario, been recognized by the United Nations as Canada's Food Hero and has received numerous other leadership awards.  Lori sits down with Bruce and shares her...

Dana McCauley is the Dynamic Chief Experience Officer of Canadian Food Innovation Network, has a long standing career in food & leadership roles, a Chef, a multiple Board Member, has published cookbooks that  sold over 200,000 copies, a journalist, and a recognized food trend expert that has appeared on Food Network Canada, Canada AM and more. Dana sits down with Bruce, walks us through her or...

Deborah Rosati is the Trailblazing Founder & CEO of Women Get on Board, and a leading & serving Corporate Director on multiple Boards.  Deborah is a two-time Most Powerful Women in Canada recipient, a recent SustainabilityX Magazine Global 50 Women in Sustainability 2022 Award recipient, and has received numerous other recognitions that include her dedication for diversity & inclusion....

Adam Teolis is the Founder & CEO of ChefDrop, which curates exceptional meal kits & better culinary offerings for any occasion, delivered to doorsteps everywhere.  Adam sits down with Bruce to share what restaurants are experiencing, the ups & downs, inflation challenges, dining trends, how he identifies high-quality, and the passion behind ChefDrop. Follow Adam on LinkedIn Follow Chef...

Andrea Watson is the trailblazing CEO of FreshWagon,  the Founder of Nature Knows and National Brand Ambassador for Canadian Women in Food.  She is a career Food & Beverage leader, and very passionate about Women in Business, Collaboration, Sustainability and Innovative Packaging. Andrea sits down with Bruce and shares her journey from global CPG companies Kraft and General Mills,  to entrepre...

Ameen and Surria Fadel are the Co-Founders of Cedar Valley, an all-natural, authentic Canadian food producer. They are also a Mother & Son entrepreneurial team that founded Cedar Valley when Ameen was 16, and with a small school board grant.  Ameem and Surria sit down with Bruce to share their inspirational journey, branding & manufacturing learnings. and how they are giving back.  Follow...

Stuart Pasternak is a Chief Financial Officer with extensive leadership roles in Food & Beverage,  CPG,  Manufacturing, Construction and more.  Stuart has also been involved in numerous Acquisitions & Divestitures, and  sits down with Bruce to share his valuable insights with respect to M & A, experiences from both the buyers & seller perspectives, and  recommendations.  Great disc...

Jennifer Seberras is the trailblazing entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of Simplify Supply Chain Solutions. What started with one vehicle, has grown into a fleet of both dry and refrigerated vans. They delivered over 4 million packages for clients in Food, Beverage and other Goods. Jennifer sits down with Bruce and shares her inspirational journey, what to look for in a delivery/supply chain partner...

Darren Brash is a Fractional CFO and a Finance Leader in Food, Beverage & CPG. His career spans working for large international CPG Companies, and also Owner/Manager Entrepreneurs. Darren shares his insights & experiences from a Finance perspective, some of the most common problematic symptoms that occur, and how to deal with them. Follow Darren on LinkedIn  Website:  Canada  CFO’s; Bruce...

Mackie Vadacchino is the Chairperson of the Board at Bioforce Canada, and previously was their CEO for 15 years.  Mackie has also received numerous awards like Women of Influence at the Canadian Health Food Association, and Alumni of the year at Concordia.  Mackie sits down with Bruce, and shares her unique & inspiring journey into the natural health industry, some key leadership/learning expe...

Jared Kligerman is an Food & Beverage communications expert for helping brands increase velocity and generate more sales.  He is an industry thought leader and his LinkedIn messaging is loaded with valuable & relevant content.  Jared has his pulse on this industry.  Jared sits down with Bruce and talks about potent product strategies, reducing risk of innovation, increasing sales, and cons...

Sanjiv Jogota is Founder & CEO of Nature's Source, and since its inception in 1998, has grown to 13 locations with more coming. With his passion for health & giving back,  Sanjiv serves on the Board of Directors at the Canadian Health Food Association and at Pink Attitude. Sanjiv is both an entrepreneur and a forward-thinking health advocate. He sits down with Bruce and shares his kno...

Tara Tomulka is the Founder & CEO of Rawcology and a Holistic Nutritionist. Tara leads a team on a mission to create nutritious plant-powered foods to be enjoyed by everyone and regardless of dietary restrictions.   Tara sits down with Bruce, shares the passion in her mission, how consumers can choose healthier foods, and about being an inspiration for good health. Follow Tara on LinkedIn Foll...

Melissa Secord is the National Executive Director of the Canadian Celiac Association. The Association's purpose is to serve people with celiac disease, gluten sensitivity, dermatitis herpetiformis, provide resources & education, and so much more. Melissa sits down with Bruce, shares her extensive knowledge and "Could it be Celiac"?  This podcast is loaded with valuable insights,...

Erica Rankin is the Founder & CEO of Bro Dough, and has also taken LinkedIn & TikToc by storm. Erica sits down with Bruce and shares her experience in how being super active on these social media platforms has helped her grow Bro Dough.  At the same time, giving back to her community.  She shares her insights on content, social media time investment, about being vulnerable and overcoming L...

The Kosher Food market globally in 2021 reached $US 19.9 Billion and is expected to reach $US 24.8 Billion by 2027 (IMARC Research) Honoured to have Richard  Rabkin the Managing Director of COR - The Kashruth Council of Canada as my guest on this Podcast.  Richard is very unique, in that he is also an MBA, Lawyer and Rabbi.  What does Kosher mean?  Why Kosher Certification?  Why the various logos...

Andrew Bowen is the Strategic Leader for BDC's Food & Beverage Program in Ontario. Andrew is also an entrepreneur, has had management roles at the Bank of Canada during the Marc Carney and David Dodge eras and is passionate about Sustainability & Health.  Andrew sits down with Bruce to share the most current trends in the Canadian Food & Beverage landscape, the data, his insights...

Akeem Gardner was a University Basketball Player, a Law Student, a Farmer, a Top 40 under 40, an MNP Future Leaders 2020 recipient, and now CEO of Biotechnology firm Canurta Inc. Cantura is on a mission to make their extract the most promising and natural anti-inflammatory solution to date.  Akeem joins Bruce on this Podcast and shares his inspirational journey, his excitement about Cantura's...

Trish Paterson  transformed from a long term career as a high-tech executive to become CEO of Copper Branch Power Foods, a global Plant-Based food service experience. Trish Paterson joins Bruce to discuss how Plant-Based Foods involves going beyond serving great-tasting Vegan Foods.  She shares her vision, passion and commitment for supporting community innovation & involvement, fostering incl...

Adam Barnard is the Chief Financial Officer at Nature's Emporium with a career in Food, Grocery and Retail. Nature's Emporium is a Natural and Organic Grocer, specializing in organic foods & products, Non-GMO groceries and supplements.  Adam sits down with Bruce and shares his insights (from the lens of being their CFO), on how Nature's Emporium achieves success, their philosoph...