BC Food & Beverage

The BCFB team had a blast at the Grocery & Specialty Food West Show this week! We loved catching up with so many friends and members as they showcased their absolutely delicious products—many of which were part of the Buy BC Pavilion. 🎉

A quick recap from last month’s member-only Women in Food & Beverage Peer Group, sponsored by MNP. Always a great time spending time with these lovely ladies! Thanks to our presenter Susan Washington of Washington Group, as well as our co-chairs Stephanie Sang of Granted Consulting and Miki Talebi of oomé. Special shoutout to Mogiana Coffee for providing the morning coffee ☕️, and to Bliss Balls for providing products for the group to try! #peergroup #bc #food #foodindustry #britishcolumbia Everland Natural Foods Inc.

We're thrilled to introduce another speaker at this year's Thrive Conference by BC Food & Beverage, 🍞Nicolas Mulroney from Bond Bakery Brands! He will be joining us for our Fireside Chat, brought to you by KPMG. Take a peek at the below images to read more about Nicolas. We're excited to host an incredible group of speakers from all across Canada at this year's event, each bringing unique and inspiring perspectives. Hope to see you at the conference next month on May 21st! Learn more and get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gUtpSNuV

BC Food & Beverage was thrilled to support and participate in The Big Cheese festival in Armstrong this past weekend. It was great to see so many entrepreneurs in the local food and beverage community, sampling their delicious products. We had a fantastic time! #bcmade #bcfoodandbeverage #buylocal #supportlocal #britishcolumbia

Webinar: May 1, 2025 💻 Join us to learn how government funding can fit into your business strategy. In this webinar, Stephanie Sang of Granted Consulting will discuss the basics of government funding programs and the granting process. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gFxFXbgq

BC Food & Beverage is proud to be a sponsor of the Annual Cheese Festival hosted by The Big Cheese Armstrong this year. 🧀 A few members of the BCFB team are excited to be heading to Armstrong, BC today, to join in on the cheese-filled festivities!

🚨 Only 50 tickets left for our Thrive Conference by BC Food & Beverage on May 21st! 🎟️ It’s a full day event to learn, network and get inspired, alongside hundreds of industry peers. This event always sells out fast, so don’t miss your chance—grab your tickets now! ➡️ bcfb.ca/thrive-conference Thank you to our marquee event sponsors Fasken and TD, as well as all other sponsors for their support!

Registration is now open for our next Sales & Marketing peer group session on May 6th, sponsored by Great Little Box Company. This session will help you refine your sales pitch, tighten your messaging, and boost your confidence for presenting to a category buyer or B2B prospect. Participants will pitch their product or service to peers and industry experts, receiving constructive feedback. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g33Tjkva

Meet our new BCFB member, Everything Za’atar – a local, women-owned business rooted in Syrian heritage and handcrafted with love in Vancouver. Founded by Bushra and her daughter Lora, this small business is on a mission to bring bold, wholesome Middle Eastern flavors into Canadian homes—starting with their signature za’atar blend, made from a cherished family recipe passed down through generations. With no additives or preservatives, each jar is a celebration of tradition, culture, and community. Everything Za’atar is more than a spice blend—it's a story of resilience, flavor, and the power of sharing food from one home to another.

Joining us as a speaker at this year’s Thrive Conference by BC Food & Beverage is Yasmin Kahkesh, Founder of Changemakers, sponsored by Picnic Creative. Take a look at the photos below to learn more about Yasmin. ⬇️ Are you joining us at our conference on May 21st for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration? Grab your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gUtpSNuV