Best Canadian Food Focus Podcasts (2024)

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We catch up with the amazing Corwin Hiebert. We talk about his podcast, the work he does and how to stay focused on your consumer. 59:49

1h ago59:49

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We catch up with the amazing Corwin Hiebert. We talk about his podcast, the work he does and how to stay focused on your consumer. Find Corwin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corwinhiebert/ Check out Aisle 42 podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/aisle-42/id1709520061By Phil Chang and Kenny Vannucci

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John Doherty has to put up with us city mice. Stonepost Farms’ mission is to farm ethically 1:08:38

3h ago1:08:38

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John Doherty has to put up with us city mice. Stonepost Farms’ mission is to farm ethically, to produce nutrient dense food using ethical and regenerative farming practices that are both economically viable and sustainable for future generations. Check out Stone Post Farms here: https://stonepostfarms.ca/…

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Mitch needs a hug. The founder of Rviita talks about starting in the CPG world from scratch 54:07

6d ago54:07

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Mitch needs a hug. The founder of Rviita talks about starting in the CPG world from scratch. Connect with Mitch here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-jacobsen-p-eng-89277649/ check out Rviita here: https://rviitalize.com/By Phil Chang and Kenny Vannucci

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Our first food scientist! Lara Tiro comes on to talk about our favorite topic...FOOD! 1:10:45

13d ago1:10:45

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Our first food scientist! Lara Tiro comes on to talk about our favorite topic...FOOD! Lara talks about how she helps brands and how she thinks about food development. Lara's Linkedin is here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laratiro/ Her website is here: https://rebelbotanica.ca/ Lara and her partner DID launch their first episode. You can find it here…

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What are the best practices for preserving food? 36:12

20d ago36:12

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With increases in food costs in recent years and the desire to eat healthier, canning foods to preserve them is a topic of interest for Canadians. People want to understand what is in the food they eat and where their food comes from. This podcast explores the topic of canning and the safety and science behind it as well as best practices for makin…

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Kieran and Brent talk about what it takes to run a farm in southern Ontario 1:01:15

20d ago1:01:15

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We can still taste their cider. Val Steinmann and Brent Klassen moved from Toronto to get back farming. Kieran and Brent talk about what it takes to run a farm in southern Ontario, their amazing Heartwood Sparkle, and what it takes to be in a family based business. Check out Heartwood Farms here: https://heartwoodfarm.ca/ Find Kieran Klassen here: …

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Jared talks about: being a dad, an ex-CPG founder, relationship builder, researchers & strategist. We do not talk about him being a really tall guy 57:31

1M ago57:31

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Jared talks about: being a dad, an ex-CPG founder, relationship builder, researchers & strategist. We do not talk about him being a really tall guy Find Jared here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredkligerman/ Subscribe to our emails to stay connected to more things: www.thiscommercelife.comBy Phil Chang and Kenny Vannucci

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Melanie MacInnes talks about being flexible, nimble, the irrational fear of losing the farm 1:06:28

1M ago1:06:28

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They planted 36 acres of cottonwood trees and then the papermill shut down. Melanie MacInnes talks about being flexible, nimble, the irrational fear of losing the farm. Locality Brewing talks about going field to glass, and what they've had to do to stay open. Check out Locality Brewing: https://www.localitybrewing.ca/ You can find Melanie here: ht…

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Jan Stenc, Co-Founder and Head Distiller at Copperpenny Distilling Co. teaches us about gin, and also sorts of yummy alcoholic things. 1:05:39

1M ago1:05:39

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Jan Stenc, Co-Founder and Head Distiller at Copperpenny Distilling Co. teaches us about gin, and also sorts of yummy alcoholic things. To reach Jan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-stenc-9651a955/ To find Copper Penny: https://copperpennydistilling.com/ Thank you to our sponsor today. The Food Executives Club of Vancouver https://fecov.com/…

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How sustainable is Canadian agriculture at producing cereals, pulses and oilseeds? 35:08

2M ago35:08

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Canadians have continued to move further and further away from food production. We can see this in our expanding urban centers and less individuals growing the food we consume. This has led to more discussions about consuming food that is more sustainable. Not only sustainable environmentally, but also economically and socially. The Global Institut…

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Aeryon came on to talk about lady bits and chlamydia 1:00:51

2M ago1:00:51

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Aeryon came on to talk about lady bits and chlamydia. We had some internet issues, but the CEO of Aeryon Wellness Nutraceuticals was super informative and lots of fun! Find Aeryon here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeryon-ashlie-027040105/ check out the website here: https://www.aeryonwellness.com/ You can find Aeryon's podcast, Friends you keep her…

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How hard is it to get good data?? Nimesh finds your data, fixes it, and helps you tell the story. 56:06

2M ago56:06

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He's fixated on data. We know how hard it is to get good data - Nimesh finds your data, fixes it, and helps you tell the story. CEO of Gainops, Nimesh Jaspal talks about what does the data tells us. to check out Gainops: https://www.gainops.com/ to find Nimesh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nimesh-jaspal-462615/…

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Happy 10th birthday to Moonshine Mama's! Mel Divers talks about putting summer in a bottle. 1:02:03

2M ago1:02:03

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Happy 10th birthday to Moonshine Mama's! Mel Divers talks about putting summer in a bottle. I could have sworn I produced it, but I can't find it!(Phil) Check out Moonshine Mama's here: https://moonshinemamas.ca/ Melinda is here on Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-divers-75a32259/ Her episode on Hearts & Carts is here: https://podcast…

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He has 18+ years of real estate development, and he knows music spaces. But now, he knows kitchens too. COO of Coho Collective Kitchens, Amrit Maharaj talks about one of our favorite subjects - food! 54:55

2M ago54:55

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He has 18+ years of real estate development, and he knows music spaces. But now, he knows kitchens too. COO of Coho Collective Kitchens, Amrit Maharaj talks about one of our favorite subjects - food! check out Coho Commissary here: https://www.cohocollectivekitchens.com/ Find Amrit here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amrit-maharaj-00334b193/…

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Daniel Rabu is an aquaculturist.Don't know what exactly that is? Neither did we. 1:15:28

3M ago1:15:28

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This one is a different episode. Daniel Rabu is an aquaculturist. We didn't really know what that was. Daniel talks about his work with First Nations, he talks about growing seaweed, abalone, oysters, sea cucumbers and many more things. You can find Daniel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-rabu-177b3b16/?originalSubdomain=ca…

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We get naked and saucy (sortof) with Founder Paul Gill. 57:10

3M ago57:10

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We get naked and saucy (sortof) with Founder Paul Gill. Paul talks about his sauces, but he also gives an episode full of tips & tricks for founders - things that he's learned along the way. You can find Paul here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillpaul/ Check out Naked & Saucy here: https://nakedandsaucy.com/ Make sure you subscribe here: www.thisco…

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What’s with all the different types of eggs? 30:46

3M ago30:46

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Eggs are an excellent source of high-quality protein. In Canada, when we go to the grocery store there are so many different egg options available. We get a choice when it comes to egg size, egg colour, eggs based on different housing system, certified organic eggs, eggs enriched with Omega 3 or enriched with Vitamin D. In today's podcast, we will …

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John Danyluk and Michael Rende from Earth's Own come on to talk milks - oat, almond and we get a bit of masterclass in how to look at category analytics. 1:07:16

3M ago1:07:16

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John Danyluk and Michael Rende from Earth's Own come on to talk milks - oat, almond and we get a bit of masterclass in how to look at category analytics and how they look at strategy. John Danyluk - https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-danyluk-7194405b/ Michael Rende - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelrende/ Check out Earth's Own here: https://earths…

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We spend some time with Hope Aylen. We learn a few things and see how a designer sees the process of designing our hopes and dreams in packaging and labels. 55:33

3M ago55:33

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We spend some time with Hope Aylen. We learn a few things and see how a designer sees the process of designing our hopes and dreams in packaging and labels. To find Hope https://www.linkedin.com/in/hope-aylen-designfulhope/ check out her services here: https://www.designfulhope.com/By Phil Chang and Kenny Vannucci

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We brought her back to talk about her! Cheryl Grant, the founder of Vitality comes on to talk about her journey. 1:13:55

3M ago1:13:55

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We brought her back to talk about her! Cheryl Grant, the founder of Vitality comes on to talk about her journey. Last time she was on, she spent a lot of time talking about Save our Supplements. We wanted to make sure we got a chance to talk to Cheryl about Cheryl. We're glad we did. We talk about work life balance, taking time for oneself, and wha…

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What do Canadians think about our food system and farming practices? 32:25

4M ago32:25

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There is a widening disconnect between those who grow food and those who consume food in Canada. To better communicate to Canadians, we must understand what their perceptions are of the food industry. Each year the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity performs a country wide survey to get a gauge on what Canadian consumers think about our food system…

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Former broadcaster Patrice Mousseau started making eczema lotion, and now she's moving into helping other businesses. 47:38

4M ago47:38

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Former broadcaster Patrice Mousseau started making eczema lotion, and now she's moving into helping other businesses. Find Patrice here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrice-mousseau-1109791a/ Shop Satya here: https://satya.ca/By Patrice Mousseau

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Tamara Wensley sent us the best pork rinds we'd ever had. The founder of Primal Sisters talks about how a vegetarian nutritionist got into pork rinds. 57:40

4M ago57:40

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Tamara Wensley sent us the best pork rinds we'd ever had. The founder of Primal Sisters talks about how a vegetarian nutritionist got into pork rinds. Find Tamara here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamara-wensley-96a445209/?originalSubdomain=ca You can shop for her amazing pork rinds here: https://www.primalsisters.com/…

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They got voted off the island...literally. Salt Spring Island Founder Mickey McLeod comes on to talk about their origin story, regenerative farming, organic, fair trade standards. 1:00:53

4M ago1:00:53

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They got voted off the island...literally. Salt Spring Island Founder Mickey McLeod comes on to talk about their origin story, regenerative farming, organic, fair trade standards. check out Salt Spring Island coffee here: https://www.saltspringcoffee.com/ you can find Mickey on linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickey-mcleod-8829598/ Micke…

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He likes to break down silos and move between things. Michael Mikulak, Executive Director of Food and Beverage Manitoba comes on to talk about his winding path to helping food processors and brands today ... 1:01:08

5M ago1:01:08

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He likes to break down silos and move between things. Michael Mikulak, Executive Director of Food and Beverage Manitoba comes on to talk about his winding path to helping food processors and brands today in Manitoba. Find Michael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-mikulak-5057b531/ Check out Manitoba Food and Beverage here: https://foodbever…

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She's done a fast thought with us, but we finally got a chance to hang out for real with her. This started with a journey to switch the family to vegan, and she realized how hard it was to get healthy ... 50:44

5M ago50:44

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She's done a fast thought with us, but we finally got a chance to hang out for real with her. This started with a journey to switch the family to vegan, and she realized how hard it was to get healthy, tasty and relatively to make. check out Yumasoy here: https://yumasoy.com/ Find Gina here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-arsens-cpa-ca-cbv-055333…

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How is the agriculture industry managing plastic waste? 34:39

5M ago34:39

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The agriculture industry is not dissimilar from other industries in Canada. We produce many different products but through the production of food, there is often some form of inorganic waste that is generated. To protect the environment and manage different aspects of primary production, we currently use plastics, and lots of them. Barry Friesen is…

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Cedar Valley founder Ameen Fadel talks about how he got started at 16 and how he and his family have built a national business 53:17

5M ago53:17

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Cedar Valley founder Ameen Fadel talks about how he got started at 16 and how he and his family have built a national business Find Ameen here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ameen-fadel-48175514b/ Shop Cedar Valley here:By Phil Chang and Kenny Vannucci

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Looking for a Christmas treat? HINT - listen to this episode. A colouring cookie kit. Who knew? Chris Goodrow and his wife, Kristy, that's who. 56:43

6M ago56:43

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A colouring cookie kit. Who knew? Chris Goodrow and his wife, Kristy, that's who. They began baking out of a licensed kitchen in their basement part-time and frantically juggling 3 small children, a travel work schedule and growing demand. Today, they're pioneering a whole new category, and pushing the borders on decorating kits. check out https://…

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They bought their uncle's business, got orders by fax machine, and didnt' know who their end customers were. It took a pandemic, and a timely instagram post by Ryan Reynolds, and a lot of sweat and selling ... 1:02:31

6M ago1:02:31

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They bought their uncle's business, got orders by fax machine, and didnt' know who their end customers were. It took a pandemic, and a timely instagram post by Ryan Reynolds, and a lot of sweat and selling to get this business into what it is today. shop Grandpa J's here: https://www.grandpajs.com/ Find Jenny here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny…

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A father/daughter podcast on families in business together. Randy and Kamryn Sihota talk family business 55:08

6M ago55:08

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A father/daughter podcast on families in business together. We spent some time with Randy Sihota at Nationwide, and this time, his daughter Kamryn joins us and talks about working with her dad. She talks about reconsidering working with her dad and Nationwide. The two of them talk about family dynamics and what it takes to try and continue to build…

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Can I eat meat as part of a balanced diet? 33:44

6M ago33:44

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We truly are lucky here in Canada to enjoy many different food choices for our diets. Questions do arise on different proteins we consume: how much is enough, what do we need and are plant and animal-based proteins the same? Long-time dietitian and mother, Carol Harrison, answers these questions through a fun and meaningful dialogue about how meat …

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Aaron Chin always knew that he wanted to be in the business of helping others. Watching his dad build Organika served as role model for what he's trying to do with the business today. 1:09:46

6M ago1:09:46

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This episode finally happened. We get a chance to talk to Aaron Chin about 30+ years in the Organika business. He always knew that he wanted to be in the business of helping others. Watching his dad do it served as role model for what he's trying to do with the business today. You can find Aaron here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-chin-b1336336…

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CEO and a partner of Unity Brands Inc., David Lui comes on to talk about the company he cofounded with Joe Mimran and Frank Rocchetti. 1:06:58

6M ago1:06:58

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CEO and a partner of Unity Brands Inc., David Lui comes on to talk about the company he cofounded with Joe Mimran and Frank Rocchetti. We talk to David about his wide and varied past, and how he's lived right across Canada. Find David here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidymlui/ Check out Kit and Ace here: https://www.kitandace.com/…

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Let's talk about her Noods - Mayumi Bae and her siblings are committed to bringing Asian inspired, innovative plant based products to market. 50:42

7M ago50:42

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Mayumi Bae and her siblings are committed to bringing Asian inspired, innovative plant based products to market. Their newest product Noods, surprised us at CHFA East. In case you want to check out their food offerings in person, head to their cafe - the Plant Based Workshop find Mayumi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayumi-bae-b735b1277/?origin…

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Sonia Strobel talks about supporting Canadian fishing families and keeping small-scale fishing alive in BC and providing transparency around what they are catching, where and how. 1:03:03

7M ago1:03:03

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Sonia Strobel talks about supporting Canadian fishing families and keeping small-scale fishing alive in BC and providing transparency around what they are catching, where and how. Find Sonia here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-strobel/ Sign up for Skipper Otto here: https://skipperotto.com/ Homework for our listeners - watch the cbc documentary…

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92% Canadians said they love having small businesses in their community, but only 13% do most of their shopping at small businesses 1:00:37

7M ago1:00:37

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Celebrating small business month, releasing a special episode with Christina Santini from CFIB. 92% Canadians said they love having small businesses in their community, but only 13% do most of their shopping at small businesses Christina Santini from Canadian Federation of Independent Business talks about influencing goverment policy, helping small…

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"Who the heck cuts out sugar??" This got her thinking. Alice Grey talks about finding monk fruit, and making the best chocolate she can make with monk fruit. 1:10:13

7M ago1:10:13

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"Who the heck cuts out sugar??" This got her thinking. Alice Grey talks about finding monk fruit, and making the best chocolate she can make with monk fruit. Find Alice at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-grey/ Shop for monk fruit sweetened chocolate at https://mindfulmonk.co/ thank you to Fieldagent Canada for sponsoring today's episode. check o…

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Chocxo just won an award at BCFB. Wondering what their story is? Scott Sulz comes on to talk about great chocolate. 56:36

7M ago56:36

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Chocxo just won an award at BCFB. Wondering what their story is? Scott Sulz comes on to talk about great chocolate. On top of that, we spend some time talking to Scott about how you figure out how to work somewhere that you love. You can find Scott here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-sulz-5301b967/ Check out Chocxo here: https://chocxo.com/ Int…

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Difficult Hunts, Staying Effective - Plus Yukon Moose Success! 34:16

7M ago34:16

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Alex Nadeau and I are in the tent alongside a creek in the Yukon high country. We tell the amazing story of our first-night connection with a huge bull Moose and then we get into a discussion on staying positive while in the field on long hunts. You can watch videos from this trip on our new YouTube channel, John Schneider's Wild Life. Alex and I s…

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How are broiler chickens raised in Canada? 29:08

7M ago29:08

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As more and more Canadians become removed from farms and ranches, many people have questions about how animals are being raised on Canadian farms. Tiffany Martinka is active on social media and has made a point of sharing how their family farm takes care of their chickens. In this podcast, Tiffany explains the audited programs that all Canadian far…

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The CEO of Vitality, Cheryl Grant sounds the alarm on Health Canada putting more red tape on our world class supplements process. 1:11:37

7M ago1:11:37

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The CEO of Vitality, Cheryl Grant sounds the alarm on Health Canada putting more red tape on our world class supplements process. Thank you to the Boss for telling us that we had to have Cheryl Grant on. On a totally different note, Cheryl's decided that she's going to screw with Phil the time she sees him. You can find Cheryl here: https://www.lin…

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She inherited her dad's meat smoker and decided that she'd smoke tofu instead. 1:00:15

7M ago1:00:15

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She inherited her dad's meat smoker and decided that she'd smoke tofu instead. Founder Miki Talebi talks about coming from public policy to slinging tofu. find her here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miki-talebi-22587a43/?originalSubdomain=ca check out Oome here: https://www.thisisoome.com/ Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring our episodes.…

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Yukon Sheep Hunt with Alex Nadeau 38:31

7M ago38:31

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Sitting in a tent alongside a small river in the Yukon Territories of northern Canada on a rainy afternoon, Alex tells us the story of his recent successful sheep hunt. Maybe you will never get a chance to hunt thinhorn sheep in your life, but it is pretty cool to hear the story from someone who does just that on a regular basis. The Yukon is a spe…

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We're talking to a functional expert you can call or ask questions of. Bryan Horsley is a CA/CPA who has an accounting background, consulting and been a retailer. 1:00:01

8M ago1:00:01

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It's a thursday, and we're talking to a functional expert you can call or ask questions of. Bryan Horsley is a CA/CPA who has an accounting background, consulting and been a retailer. You can find Bryan in Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-horsley/ or bryan@bryanhorsley.cpa Thank you to Fieldagent Canada for sponsoring this epsiode, you …

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"People want real tangible holistic frameworks for healing" Angela and Yarrow Willard talk about Harmonic Arts, how they became a national brand, and the shift from being a small business owner to a business ... 59:18

8M ago59:18

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"People want real tangible holistic frameworks for healing" Angela and Yarrow Willard talk about Harmonic Arts, how they became a national brand, and the shift from being a small business owner to a business leader. Find out more about Harmonic Arts here: https://harmonicarts.ca/ Find Yarrow here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yarrow-willard-b0b09839…

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For every dollar they've given a company, those companies are able to attract another $64. Who is NPC? Sue Coulesan explains 52:55

8M ago52:55

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For every dollar they've given a company, those companies are able to attract another $64. Who is NPC? Coueslan explains. If you were at CHFA, you saw Shelley King on stage, helping Launchpad finalists, and if you walked the show, you definitely walked through innovation alley. Find NPC here: https://www.naturalproductscanada.com/en/ Find Sue here:…

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Mitsoh ("Eat" in Cree Nehiyaw) was founded by Ian Gladue of Wabasca's Bigstone Cree Nation in Alberta. 1:36:37

8M ago1:36:37

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Mitsoh ("Eat" in Cree Nehiyaw) was founded by Ian Gladue of Wabasca's Bigstone Cree Nation in Alberta. We talk to Ian and his partner Brandon about restoring, preserving and sharing North American Indigenous culture while bringing great products to market. Find Brandon here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-markiw-071b0946/ Find Mitsoh here: htt…

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