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EPISODE 19: IT’S SOUPER
Craig Swistun Craig Swistun

EPISODE 19: IT’S SOUPER

Like many things of beauty “It’s Souper” began as a dream and a way to find a place in a diverse community for Nigerian born, Lola Adeyemi. Today it’s more than a dream—it’s a business that brings the flavours of Africa to food lovers.

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EPISODE 18: Bamba Vodka
Craig Swistun Craig Swistun

EPISODE 18: Bamba Vodka

After years working in the British Columbia restaurant industry, Bamba Vodka Founder, Brandon McKeachie decided to carve out his own place in the world of spirits with the goal of crafting an outstanding vodka that showcases the "spirit of BC."

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EPISODE 17: Shop Vejii
Craig Swistun Craig Swistun

EPISODE 17: Shop Vejii

Kory Zelickson is an entrepreneur and the founder of Vejii (www.shopvejii.com), an online digital marketplace that meets the needs of consumers and plant-based companies. Through an online portal, customers have access to their favourite plant-based products and are exposed to new products from emerging providers.

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Episode 6: Manning Canning Kitchens
Craig Swistun Craig Swistun

Episode 6: Manning Canning Kitchens

From humble beginnings using rented kitchens and selling at farmers’ markets, they now occupy a 4000 sq ft facility and produce eleven different products. These products are all available online and through specialty shops across Ontario. Christine is always innovating and creating new products. Sure, they have the jams, jellies or pickles necessary to elevate your next meal. But, consider pairing that with a new take on an ancient elixir: cold-pressed fruit juice infused with organic apple cider vinegar, a refreshing concentrate that’s good for your gut and great in mocktails, cocktails and sparklers.

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Episode 5: Forbes Wild Foods
Craig Swistun Craig Swistun

Episode 5: Forbes Wild Foods

Would people would pay more attention to the environment if they had a relationship with it through food? 

Forbes Wild Foods has a mission to engage people and their imaginations to value, cherish, and protect the natural world. 

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