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Off Script with Phil & Kenny: April Events Preview
Join Phil Chang and Kenny Vannucci as they discuss upcoming food industry events and initiatives in Canada this April. The duo shares their plans for CHFA (April 26-27), where they'll run a unique connection hub using Polaroid photos to match brands with distributors, brokers, and partners. They'll also be attending Grocery Showcase West (April 14-15), supporting BC brands and connecting industry players.
Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring the podcast. Head to https://www.fieldagentcanada.com to find out more
Get more details on Grocery Showcase West: https://gsfshow.com/
Sign up to head to CHFA West: https://www.chfanow.ca/vancouver/
Melanie's episode is here (aired April 1st., 2024) https://www.thiscommercelife.com/tclpodcast/episode/1f1ab546/melanie-macinnes-talks-about-being-flexible-nimble-the-irrational-fear-of-losing-the-farm
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From ice cream bicycles to national distribution: Meet Melissa Leung of TransCold, the powerhouse behind Canada's frozen food logistics. Learn why small frozen brands need distribution partners, how TransCold expanded from ice cream to nationwide frozen food delivery, and why factoring in distribution costs from day one is crucial for frozen food startups. A must-listen for anyone in the frozen category or considering entering it.
Get in touch with Melissa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissacoughlan/
Check out Transcold here: https://www.transcold.com/
Thank you to Fieldagent Canada for sponsoring this podcast: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/
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In this episode, hosts Phil and Kenny welcome Brittany from HIVE Naturals and Jeff Doucette from Field Agent Canada to announce their groundbreaking partnership: the world's first hybrid merchandising agency.
The collaboration combines Field Agent's powerful audit capabilities with HIVE's expert merchandising team to create a "find and fix" solution for brands. This innovative partnership allows brands of all sizes to efficiently identify in-store execution issues and target resources where they're needed most, making retail visibility and compliance more accessible and affordable.
The conversation also explores the current state of Canadian retail amidst tariff uncertainties, discussing how retailers and brands are adapting to growing consumer demand for Canadian products, and the challenges of clearly identifying and promoting local options in stores.
Join us for candid insights, practical advice, and lively discussion on navigating today's complex retail environment.
Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring the podcast. You can find them here: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/
Check out Hive Canada here: https://www.hiveretailsolutions.com/
Find Jeff Doucette here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-doucette-72b3556/
Find Brittany here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-kroetsch-74248744/
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Tamales are an ancient dish from Mesoamerica, with about 500 variations in Mexico alone, differing by region and ingredients. Generally, almost anyone who has tried one, smiles when they reminisce about having a coffee, hot chocolate with a tamale. We're smiling ear to ear - Nadia Toledo plus talking about tamales is a win/win!
Check out Nadia's tamales here: https://www.antojosysabores.com/
Find Nadia here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadiatoledo/
Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring the podcast. You can check them out here: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/drive-trial
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She found me with one of her buttermilk biscuits in my mouth. Dawn Chapman owner and CEO of Toronto's Lazy Daisy's Café and inaugural winner of WXN Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Food Industry Award, presented by Skip
Check out Lazy Daisy's Cafe: https://lazydaisyscafe.ca/
Thank you to our sponsor Fieldagent Canada: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/
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Rochelle Minagawa, Founder of MotherLove Ferments jumps in to talk about the ending of the year, and what comes next for the business.
Check out Motherlove Ferments here: https://www.motherloveferments.com/
Find Rochelle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-minagawa-7617491a5/
Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring the podcast. https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/
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Brody talks production and quality issues. How to know what you don't know? Brody Hanson, CEO of Work Water talks about jumping into beverage making, starting from scratch with no industry experience.
check out work water here: https://buyworkwater.com
Find Brody here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brody-hanson-2774205b/
Thank you to Field Agent Canada for being our sponsor: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/
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Taking control. We don't have a lot of it, but a chance to take a breath, make changes and continue to push for changes. Even though we have 30 days, let's not take our foot off the gas.
In case you're interested - Kenny's Linkedin post is here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kennyvannucci_buycanadian-shopcanadian-supportcanadian-activity-7291664605431402496-goGh?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAHLzV0B66Ny63xfoPTffiJK3tQ6g2ZDISM
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Just us today. Things you can do in your day to day to change the conversation around tariffs. Places and resources that you can go to find local brands, Canadian brands.
Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring the podcast.
Head to https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/ratings-and-reviews
Some resources:
https://buybc.gov.bc.ca/
https://madeinalberta.co/
https://supportontariomade.ca/
https://lesproduitsduquebec.com/en
Great places to ask questions and learn about brands and retailers:
https://bcfb.ca/
https://atlanticfood.ca/
https://chfa.ca/
https://foodbeveragemb.ca/
https://www.afpa.com/
We're sure we missed some more - send us a note and we'll amend this list!
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Jennay Oliver is a fourth-generation farmer, that runs Paynter's Fruit Market in Kelowna. Her great-grandfather started the farm in 1919. We need more farmers in this country.
check out Paynter's here: https://www.payntersfruitmarket.ca/
Find Jennay here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennay-oliver-131420b3/?originalSubdomain=ca
Thank you to Peter Boyd for connecting us.
Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring this podcast. www.fieldagentcanada.com
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Mike Nunn comes on to talk automation, AI and how to help companies save some time and free up their folks to do other things.
Find Mike Nunn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikednunn/
Check out TLC solutions here: https://tlcitsolutions.com/
Thank you to David Vannucci for our new music in our intro.
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We finish the year with the fabulous Kyla King, CEO and Founder of Rad Jamz. She's a Red Seal Chef that leaned into her love for jam.
You can find Kyla here: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kyla-king-32911b2a9
If you want to check out Rad Jamz, you can head here: https://radjamz.co/store/
use coupon code: PK20 for a discount!
Thank you to LGDF Wholesale for sponsoring this episode: www.lgdf.ca
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Claudio Perazzo started Italian Meat Master with one goal in mind: to make a positive impact on Canadians' diet, cleaning and improving iconic comfort foods like sausages and cured meats
Check out Italian Meat Master here: https://www.italianmeatmaster.com/
You can find Claudio here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudio-perazzo-22747317a/
Thank you to La Grotta Del Formaggio (LGDF Wholesale) for sponsoring this episode. You can find them at www.lgdf.ca
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Brian Bradley started working at Safeway in high school, initially with no plans to stay long-term, but he ended up rising through the ranks due to mentorship and opportunities. Find out what he thinks about Stong's and what comes next.
Find Brian Bradley here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-bradley-a404199/
Shop Stong's here: https://www.stongs.com/
If you're curious about the retailer panel - you can find it here: https://youtu.be/Faxa7MbPhao?si=PVHakwVFjo59Vd9_
Thank you to LGDF Wholesale (La Grotta Del Formaggio) - you can see what they do here: www.lgdf.ca
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People are always thirsty. Wolseley Kombucha is on track for it's best year ever. Michelle Leclerc talks about their success and what's next. In case you think this is an ordinary podcast hint, it's not - they've saved over 150,000 1L bottles from landfills.
Check out Wolseley Kombucha here: https://www.wolseleykombucha.com/
Find Michelle Leclerc here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-leclair-a39382236/
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Tatsuo Kan is the owner of Kojo, and founder of Kizuna. He came to Canada because he felt like it was the right thing to do. 4 kids, a bunch of restaurants later, he hasn't stopped moving - he now has two restaurants and a sake line and a sauce line.
check out Kizuna here: https://www.kizunasauces.com/
Find Kojo here: https://sushikojo.com/
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He retired, started a business, retired again. Ran a triathalon, got his bike stolen, bought a bar and the rest is history.
Blair Wilson is the Founder of Forbidden Spirits. We wouldn't have met him if Peter Boyd didn't drag us to the Kelowna Farmer's Market.
Find Blair here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairwilsonforbiddenspirits/
shop Forbidden spirits here: https://forbiddenspirits.ca/
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We take a tour of Pealow's Your Independent Grocer with Brian Pealow. We're blown away by his focus on local, and helping the community out. Surprise surprise, he knows Peter Boyd.
Pealow YIG is here: https://www.yourindependentgrocer.ca/store-locator/details/1734
Find Brian here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-pealow-b-b-a-h-130a844a/
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