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Delivering British Columbia's Most Important Food News Stories The Future of Food & Hospitality in British Columbia, Canada BCFOODNEWS.COM is British Columbia, Canada's Leading Food News Source & Newscast Reporting The Most Important Food News Stories for British Columbia Canada. Interviews & Answers Direct From The Source. Brought To You by The Respected and Award Winning BCFOODNEWS TEAM , led by James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English.

  1. 4d ago

    Drake Maye and Dak Prescott Join Athletic Brewing Company as Athlete-Owners

    The podcast episode from The Food & Wine Radio Network, hosted by Jennifer English, covers the exciting partnership between Athletic Brewing Company and star NFL quarterbacks Drake Maye and Dak Prescott. The collaboration centers on the athletes not just endorsing the brand, but serving as active stakeholders. The episode delves into Athletic Brewing's innovative 'Athletic Fits' marketing campaign, which emphasizes the fit of non-alcoholic brews into an active lifestyle. The podcast also highlights the company's commitment to promoting an active, balanced lifestyle and raises awareness about their social and environmental contributions through the Two For The Trails program and their Top B Corporation certification. The episode wraps up by paying homage to Athletic Brewing's achievements, as one of the most awarded non-alcoholic brewers, and their pioneering role in the industry. POST datahttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4770208-1&h=1594709276&u=https%3A%2F%2Fathleticbrewing.com%2F&a=Athletic+Brewing+Companypress@athleticbrewing.comhttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4770208-1&h=2393876252&u=https%3A%2F%2Fathleticbrewing.bynder.com%2Fweb%2Fda2a9dad21d0c9f2%2Fpro-football-athletes%2F&a=HEREPOST datahttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4770208-1&h=776659166&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.athleticbrewing.com%2F&a=www.athleticbrewing.comhttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4770208-1&h=4120645464&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fathleticbrewing&a=Instagramhttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4770208-1&h=1586598610&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FAthleticBrewing%2F&a=Facebookhttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4770208-1&h=146400063&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40athleticbrewing&a=TikTokhttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4770208-1&h=956337249&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fathletic-brewing-company-llc%2F&a=LinkedInhttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4770208-1&h=2455026256&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FAthleticBrewing&a=Xhttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4770208-1&h=158408692&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fc%2Fathleticbrewing&a=YouTubehttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4770208-1&h=1269127365&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brewersassociation.org%2Fassociation-news%2Fa-year-of-correction-for-craft-beer-with-early-signals-of-recovery%2F&a=2025+Annual+Craft+Brewing+Industry+Production+Report

  2. 4d ago

    Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea Market to Reach US$ 66.7 Bn by 2031

    The podcast hosted by Jennifer English on The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network discusses the booming Ready-to-Drink (RTD) tea market focusing on market forecasts, leading manufacturers, and innovation. The global RTD tea market is projected to grow from $45.0 billion in 2026 to an astonishing $66.7 billion by 2031 with a CAGR of 8.2%. This growth is mainly driven by consumer preference for natural, low-calorie beverages over carbonated drinks. The emerging trends in the market include premiumization and functional, wellness-oriented teas. The growth is also fuelled by a shift from carbonated drinks to healthier alternatives along with stringent global sugar-tax regulations. Expanding distribution infrastructure and the rise of e-commerce also significantly contribute to the market's growth. However, challenges such as regulatory tightening around sugar content, tea leaf prices volatility, and private-label competition remain. Key market players include The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo, Unilever, Suntory, ITO EN, and Nestlé among others. The largest market share comes from the Asia-Pacific region owing to local tea-drinking traditions, urbanization, and increasing disposable incomes. The podcast concludes with a positive projection for the RTD tea market until 2031 as manufacturers continue to invest in innovative functions and direct-to-consumer channels. POST dataPOST dataReady-to-Drink Tea Market to Reach USD 66.7 Billion by 2031Request Customization - Wissen ResearchContact Wissen ResearchSustainable Packaging: keeping it green - Wissen Researchmayur@wissenresearch.comMarket Research Reports Pricings - Wissen Researchinfo@wissenresearch.comGlobal Based IP and Market Research Consulting Firmhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mayur-jain-0190542a/Industry Insights, Technology Trends & Market AnalysisWissen Research | LinkedIn

  3. Aug 31

    Eight Emerging Canadian Wellness Brands Named Finalists for 2026 CHFA Launch Pad Competition

    In this episode of The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network's B-C-Food-Newscast, hosted by Jennifer English, she brings information about the finalists for the 2026 CHFA Launch Pad Competition. This Canadian competition showcases innovative natural, organic, and wellness products to leading industry figures and buyers. The finalists include Abieze's Camelina Black Soap, Her Dailys' Complete Peri + Menopause Multi drink, MOOZ's Natural Deodorant, Pod Squad Snacks' Mini Waffle Crisps, Snackish's Best Dressed Chips, Stealthy Foods' Single-Serve Sauce Pucks, Suna Wellness' Ceremonial Matcha, and Tocha's Spiced Sauces. The winning brand will receive a significant prize package, including valuable brand consultation and further promotional opportunities. The CHFA Launch Pad event is seen as crucial for these brands as it offers unparalleled recognition and exposure. POST dataPOST datahttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763413-1&h=1585978332&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chfanow.ca%2Ftoronto%2Flaunch-pad%2F&a=2026https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763413-1&h=2851188871&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chfanow.ca%2Ftoronto%2Flaunch-pad%2F&a=%C2%A0https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763413-1&h=439297496&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chfanow.ca%2Ftoronto%2Flaunch-pad%2F&a=CHFA+Launch+Padhttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763413-1&h=392105578&u=https%3A%2F%2Fherdailys.com%2Fproducts%2Fcomplete-peri-menopause-multi&a=Her+Dailys+-+Complete+Peri+%2B+Menopause+Multihttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763413-1&h=1339988267&u=https%3A%2F%2Fabieze.com%2Fen%2Fproducts%2Fsavon-noir%3Fvariant%3D44246871343346&a=Abieze+-+Camelina+Black+Soaphttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763413-1&h=3345529347&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmoozco.ca%2Fen&a=MOOZhttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763413-1&h=232170271&u=https%3A%2F%2Fmoozco.ca%2Fen&a=%C2%A0-+Natural+Deodoranthttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763413-1&h=2014389372&u=https%3A%2F%2Fpodsquadsnacks.com%2F&a=Pod+Squad+Snacks+-+Mini+Waffle+Crispshttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763413-1&h=1328808026&u=https%3A%2F%2Fstealthyfoods.com%2Fcollections%2Fall&a=Stealthy+Foods+-+Frozen+Single-Serve+Sauce+Puckshttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763413-1&h=3241495072&u=https%3A%2F%2Featsnackish.ca%2Fproducts%2Fbest-dressed%3Fsrsltid%3DAfmBOoo0HlGOsaZENt55WxM-nFauQ3C0LysRB8U7ASudwR4fngDQRnNl&a=Snackish+-+Best+Dressed+Chipshttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763413-1&h=1375069180&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.livesuna.com%2Fproducts%2Fceremonial-matcha&a=Suna+Wellness+-+Ceremonial+Matchahttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763413-1&h=168259218&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftochafoods.com%2Fcollections%2Ffrontpage&a=Tocha+-+Spiced+Sauceshttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763413-1&h=3089601347&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.chfanow.ca%2Ftoronto%2Flaunch-pad%2F&a=chfanow.ca%2Ftoronto%2Flaunch-padnatalie@duetpublicrelations.comhttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763413-1&h=4210976803&u=http%3A%2F%2Fchfanow.ca%2F&a=chfanow.ca

  4. Aug 31

    Government of Canada invests in Red River Métis participation in agriculture

    In the latest episode on The-Food-&-Wine-Radio-Network, host Jennifer English highlights a significant investment in Red River Métis participation in agriculture. This investment, announced by Ginette Lavack MP, is expected to help identify the needs and priorities of Red River Métis agricultural producers and support a more inclusive and resilient sector. The funding will aid the Manitoba Métis Federation in hosting community meetings and conducting surveys, with gathered information used to generate reports outlining current concerns, potential solutions, and defining a path forward for the sustainable participation in agriculture by the Red River Métis. The episode also shares insights into the AgriDiversity Program as part of the larger Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, emphasizing Canada's commitment to supporting Indigenous and under-represented groups in the agricultural sector. POST datahttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763877-1&h=2493165969&u=https%3A%2F%2Fagriculture.canada.ca%2Fen%2Fprograms%2Fagridiversity&a=AgriDiversity+Programhttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763877-1&h=373679838&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mmf.mb.ca%2F&a=Manitoba+M%C3%A9tis+Federation+Inc.https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763877-1&h=1710037817&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FCanadianAgriculture&a=Facebookhttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763877-1&h=4015916105&u=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2FAAFC_Canada&a=X%2Chttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763877-1&h=2086556360&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fuser%2FAgricultureCanadaEng&a=YouTubehttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763877-1&h=166974334&u=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fcdn_agriculture&a=Instagramhttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763877-1&h=1149162423&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2F1574%2Fadmin%2F&a=LinkedInjennica.klassen@agr.gc.caaafc.mediarelations-relationsmedias.aac@agr.gc.cahttps://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4763877-1&h=370502708&u=https%3A%2F%2Fagriculture.canada.ca%2Fen&a=Agriculture+and+Agri-Food+Canada

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Delivering British Columbia's Most Important Food News Stories The Future of Food & Hospitality in British Columbia, Canada BCFOODNEWS.COM is British Columbia, Canada's Leading Food News Source & Newscast Reporting The Most Important Food News Stories for British Columbia Canada. Interviews & Answers Direct From The Source. Brought To You by The Respected and Award Winning BCFOODNEWS TEAM , led by James Beard Award Winner Jennifer English.