Legends Haul started in a 1500-square ft facility in North Vancouver in 2018, with one goal- to bridge the gap between local producers and the end consumer. Today the team resides in East Vancouver in a state of the art 30,000-square ft facility. Over the last 6 years, the company has pivoted to the ever changing climate and customer needs, focusing on wholesale, distribution, grocery delivery, catering and manufacturing. They have evolved to be laser-focused on constant innovation within the food and beverage space and now service customers only through distribution (to food service locations and retailers), manufacturing, and brand / product development. 
 
The name Legends Haul pays homage to the farmers and pioneers of the food industry many decades ago. People who supported families and communities by cultivating fresh, wholesome food made with minimal technology and clean ingredients. Legends Haul seeks to uphold this legacy and honour those long ago ‘legendary hauls’ made by those who came before them. Regardless of its past or future, the team at Legends is obsessed with creating culinary experiences, and strives to be good humans to each other, to its customers and to the planet. Look for their world class products on menus across the province in some of BC’s most sought after establishments and find their retail products on shelves wherever you shop: WOOZAS (their in-house pizza brand), Chateau Water (a lightly-sparkling, Canadian water), and their innovation and protein products: sausages, burgers, grinds, bacons, back ribs, sauces, pastas, falafels, cookie doughs, and more. 

Chocxo is on a mission to share the joy of truly indulgent, better-for-you chocolate that’s also better for the planet! With more than a century of chocolate-making experience among us, Chocxo crafts a line of decadent, premium chocolates from simple, organic ingredients that are naturally lower in sugar (without artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols). Chocxo chocolates are made from sustainably-sourced organic cocoa beans that are naturally more flavorful, and require less sugar to taste incredible. Chocxo is also a proud partner of RePurpose Global and all products are Certified Plastic Neutral. All Chocxo chocolates are made in Vancouver, BC and ship to chocolate lovers worldwide.

Duchess Cocktails is a premium bottled cocktail brand that delivers exceptional flavour and style, offering a unique bar-quality experience at home. Duchess was founded in 2019, and we launched our first product, Duchess Cosmo (BC’s first bottled Cosmopolitan), in December 2020. Since then, we’ve launched 13 products and built our own dedicated factory in East Vancouver. Our cocktail collection features a 12% Cosmopolitan, Lemon Drop, Bellini, French 75, Margarita, and limited edition 13.6% Espresso Martini, as well as three DuchessDry 0% cocktail flavours: Cosmopolitan, Lemon Drop, and Margarita.

Our founder, Olivia Lovenmark-Hay, had no previous experience in alcohol, but noticed a significant gap in the market for a pre-mixed cocktail made of real juice, wasn’t sweet, had no artificial flavours or sugars, and offered a luxury experience. Our flavours are bar quality, our cocktails are 12% ABV, our packaging is eye-catching, and we’re woman-owned and locally produced.

Duchess Cocktails are stocked in 500 stores across British Columbia, including 150 BC Liquor stores. You can also find Duchess stocked across Alberta and Nova Scotia, with expansion to more provinces coming soon! DuchessDry non-alcoholic cocktails are launching into grocery stores nationwide, and are currently on shelves at Fresh Street, IGA, and many more. We offer home delivery and wholesale across retail and hospitality, with brand partners including Fairmont, Rosewood Hotel Georgia, Holt Renfrew, and Royal Vancouver Yacht Club. Shop Duchess now, at duchesscocktails.com!

Looking for good food that comes from a very good place? Welcome to Goodly™

Goodly Foods was created from the desire to make good food from surplus natural ingredients and give people with barriers to traditional employment good jobs in the process.

We make incredibly great-tasting, wholesome food using surplus produce that would have otherwise gone to waste. Those slightly imperfect tomatoes, excess squash, oversupply of potatoes, beets and other hearty vegetables make excellent soups, stews and irresistibly nourishing meals.

As Canada’s first and largest producer, Vancouver Island Sea Salt has spent the last decade perfecting the art and science of crafting world-class flake sea salt right here in British Columbia. Why did we embark on this journey? Because, despite our country boasting one of the longest and most pristine shorelines in the world, Canada didn’t produce sea salt. We decided to change that. Today, you can savor a sea salt that embodies true Canadian values: purity, honesty, and sustainability and enjoy the taste of our Pacific coastline in every sprinkle.

Nestled on a stunning 400-acre farm with over 2 km of untouched ocean frontage on Oyster Bay, we draw from some of the cleanest and fastest-moving ocean currents in the world. Nearby glacier-fed rivers bring a unique blend of minerals to our salt, ensuring our water source remains pristine and unspoiled.

In 2022, through hard work and product innovation, we achieved near full circularity. Every drop of seawater entering our saltworks is utilized. Our versatile brine byproduct finds exciting applications in various fields, from Nigari tofu coagulant and Beach Labs Magnesium Spray  to innovative uses in agriculture and farming.

Our commitment to sustainability has fostered innovative partnerships in the food and beverage industry. In 2023, we collaborated with Bearface Whisky to repurpose smoke from our smokehouse into the water used in distillation, infusing their latest Wilderness Series release with a sought-after elemental flavor. Just Launched! Bearface Wilderness Series 2 – Auburn Lane

As we look to the future, Vancouver Island Sea Salt remains dedicated to sustainability, innovation, and delivering the purest, most flavourful sea salt. Thank you for being part of our journey and for supporting a product that truly represents the best of Canada’s natural beauty and values.

Since 1997, Level Ground has sourced quality coffee from small-scale farms and co-operatives that invest in their communities. We have been landfill-free for over 20 years, and use patented roasting technology that reduces over 40% of our natural gas emissions! Our coffee bags and husks are donated to farmers in our local Saanichton community to aid in organic crop protection.

Barakah Eats is a family owned and operated business based in Surrey, BC! The company manufactures frozen, gourmet, South Asian influenced, ready to eat meals that can be warmed up in minutes.  The products are certified halal, prepared with meat raised without antibiotics, as well as grass fed beef. The meals are prepared without the use of preservatives, and instead are flash frozen to assist in retaining nutrients and food quality in a HACCP certified facility.  Barakah Eats can be found in many BC grocery stores as well as in food service in restaurants and institutions.  Barakah Eats is shaking up the frozen meal industry by delivering high-quality, convenient and delicious meals. Their offerings stand out for their exceptional taste and quality, challenging the traditional notion that frozen meals are bland and uninspiring. With each meal, Barakah Eats is setting a new standard for what consumers can expect from frozen food, proving that convenience doesn’t have to come at the expense of flavor or satisfaction.

As great as your favourite beers may be, those beers sometimes feel like they’re trying to sabotage your next day plans. Being familiar with the lost days that a few too many beers can steal, this brother duo set out to brew a beer that works for you rather than against you. Something that you can pick up whether you’re dropping alcohol, or simply cracking between your favourite craft double IPAs, Nonny’s here to slow things down and bring balance to your night.

Nonny currently brews 3 core beers and rotating seasonal brews using traditional ingredients, without the traditional downside. All natural, and no preservatives.

Our Yeshi story begins in 2017 with the husband and wife team of Paul and Barbara Kleinschmidt from Vancouver Island BC. Paul became aware that he had a severe gluten intolerance but rather than it affecting his gut health it actually heavily affected his mental health. After doing a ton of research Paul swore off gluten and Barbara being a cook by trade, developed a delicious gluten free dressing, what we all know now as Yeshi.

Yeshi was born out of love and our mission is to continue to share gluten free deliciousness with the world! After tasting the dressing, Paul knew that they had something special, so they amped up production and bought a table at the James Bay Farmers Market during the summer of 2017. After selling out constantly and the market season coming to an end, loyal fans were panicking about where they could get Yeshi. After this success and feeling inspired, Paul and Barbara spent $2,500 to convert their garage into a commercial kitchen.

After years of doing everything themselves, Paul and Barbara eventually moved into a bigger production facility, brought on a team of Yeshi fans to focus on growth of the brand and as of 2024, we are now in over 1,200 retailers Canada wide. In June 2024 we successfully sent our first PO across the border into the USA. We are on an adventure to excellence and will always provide delicious gluten free foods to our loyal fan base!

Founded in 1987, Big Mountain Foods has been at the forefront of creating wholesome foods with real ingredients that you can pronounce… unless of course your mouth is full! This women-owned and family run company has stayed true to its values, continuing to craft delicious and nutritious meals that everyone at the dinner table can enjoy!

Big Mountain Foods is also a champion of sustainability, with regenerative practices, and upcycling as core pillars of their mission to achieve zero waste.

From modest beginnings, Nanak Foods Inc. (NFI) has grown into North America’s largest processor of traditional dairy-based South Asian foods. Established in 1997 by Canadian shareholders of South Asian descent, NFI began with just five employees manufacturing paneer, a fresh Indian cheese, for local customers. Today, NFI employs 250 people and boasts an extensive product portfolio that includes ghee (clarified butter), yogurt, and various dairy-based appetizers and desserts. NFI supplies specialty markets throughout North America and selected markets in Asia and Europe.

Over the past 25 years, NFI has played a pivotal role in bringing traditional South Asian foods to mainstream markets in Canada and has been exporting to other parts of the world since 2003. The company’s extensive portfolio of Indian dairy products, dairy-based foods, desserts, and ingredients are sold across Canada, the United States, and major markets such as Singapore, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Mauritius, Hong Kong, Germany, South Africa, and Trinidad. NFI’s products are distributed through all major channels, including retail stores, foodservice outlets, further processing enterprises, and even major airlines for in-flight meals.

NFI manufactures its South Asian dairy and related food products at its current 120,000 sq ft processing plant. A new 296,000 sq ft processing facility is under construction in Campbell Heights, with an anticipated start date in the fall of 2025. This expansion reflects NFI’s commitment to meeting growing global demand while maintaining the highest standards of quality and authenticity.

Fine Choice Food holds a central place in Chinese Asian culture, a tradition that has been the cornerstone of our company since its inception. At SUMM! Foods, we pride ourselves on delivering the same high-quality products, crafted in small batches, as we did when we first opened our doors. This commitment to excellence is at the heart of our business principles. Based in Richmond, BC, SUMM! Foods is a leading producer of premium Asian-inspired cuisine. Founded by the Lui family in 1986, our company has built a reputation for exceptional quality and taste. Specializing in spring rolls, gyoza dumplings, and the original apple pie roll under the SUMM! brand, we have grown from a modest shop on Cambie Street in Vancouver into an industry leader within Canada and with significant growth in the US over the last few years.

Starting with just three employees, SUMM! Foods has grown to a dedicated family of over 300. This growth is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.  SUMM! Foods’ dedication to creating outstanding products and fostering a supportive and safe workplace culture has earned us the Safety Pinnacle Topaz Award and the Safety Pinnacle Sapphire Award from the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC. These recognitions reflect our ongoing efforts to maintain the highest standards in every aspect of our business. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to our roots, ensuring that every product we create embodies the passion and tradition that have defined us since the beginning.

Authentic Indigenous Seafood is a co-op of Indigenous fisheries across Canada, featuring small to medium-sized enterprises that are guided by traditional principles of ecological sustainability. Our seafood products are always accurately labeled and fully traceable to their harvest sites. Our commitment to every customer is that all our products come with a unique QR code, providing insight into where their seafood came from and what makes each Indigenous fishery special.

As a co-op, the fisheries own the company, and profits are shared among the communities. By enjoying our seafood, you are directly supporting these communities while promoting sustainable seafood harvest, and that’s what makes us Authentic Indigenous Seafood.

Owned and operated by a fearless female indigenous entrepreneur, Nadine Jopson, this is more than just a low-sugar soda company. At Heartberry, we’re on a mission to redefine what soda can be. We source our ingredients from the wild. But it’s not just about the flavors – it’s about honoring our hereditary traditions, respecting the land, and preserving the legacy of our ancestors. With every can of Heartberry soda, you’re not just enjoying a delicious all-natural beverage – you’re connecting with centuries of history and culture.

Since 1961, St. Jean’s has been an institution in Nanaimo and a familiar name to all in the fishing world. Known initially for their work as a trusted processor to sports fishermen, St. Jean’s has evolved to be a brand owner, processor and private label partner in seafood and non-seafood products. St. Jean’s gourmet seafood products are available online and in their 5 retail stores. Their brand Raincoast trading is Canada’s most sustainable canned seafood line-up and available in most major retailers. St. Jean’s packs pet food under their own brand Healthy Shores and for a number of other retailers and brand owners. Gratitude Seafood is a newer line that celebrates the First nations’ connection to the sea and is available in grocery and gift markets. Since 2014, St. Jean’s has been owned by 5 West Coast Nuu-chah-nulth first nations. The nations have built on the traditions and legacy of the St. Jean’s family and added their own values and connections. St. Jean’s operates under the guiding principles of:

Hish-uk-ts’a-walk – everything is one

Uu-a-thulk- to take care with a modern approach

Iisaak – a greater respect with caring

Aelo is leading the charge in North America’s rapidly growing alcohol-free cocktail market with its innovative line of Zero Alcohol, Zero Sugar, and Zero Calorie beverages. Aelo is handcrafted with real spices and herbs by internationally acclaimed, award winning, beverage developer Christos Kalaitzis. Established in the beginning of 2022 and successfully launched 4 expertly handcrafted cocktails: (Aperitivo Spritz – Gin & Tonic – Lime Margarita and– Peach Bellini.

Aelo stands out as the first and only line of alcohol-free cocktails that are truly authentic, with Zero Alcohol content (Not Dealcoholized), Zero Sugar, and Zero Calories. Gluten-free and Keto-friendly, Aelo’s beverages are crafted with meticulous attention to detail, delivering an unparalleled drinking experience without compromising on taste or quality.

Aelo is leading the Canadian Alcohol-Free Cocktails market, with 1,600 distribution points across Canada’s top retailers in the first 2 years (Whole Foods – Sobeys – Save On Foods – Choices – IGA – Fresh St. Market, etc.). Aelo plans for expansion into the US market and strategic partnerships with global industry giants such as Coca-Cola, and Diageo are in the pipeline, further expanding Aelo’s reach into Europe and the UAE.

Blume is on a mission to create a kinder wellness with the magic of superfoods to fill your cup. Blume was founded in 2017 by Karen Danudjaja who was working in commercial real estate at the time and struggled with digestion, sleep and hormone imbalance as a result of drinking a lot of coffee filled with caffeine. Founder Karen set out to live more intentionally and innovated drinks boosted with superfoods that didn’t compromise on taste.

She first launched Blume’s Superfood Latte line-up introducing delicious familiar flavours like matcha and chocolate only adding the perks of other superfoods and adaptogens into the mix. What started as a side-hustle quickly grew into Blume being one of the top functional latte companies in Canada. Enter Blume’s newest edition to the lineup that has sold out twice since launch, SuperBelly! SuperBelly is a gut-boosting hydration elixir that combines superfoods with prebiotics (from inulin), trace minerals, fermented apple cider vinegar, and clinically studied probiotics that contribute to a healthy gut flora.

You can now shop your favourite superfood drinks online or in stores across the nation in Canada and the USA. Welcome to Blume: kinder rituals that fill your cup!

The Plant Based Workshop believes that becoming plant-based is the key to living an abundant lifestyle. Inspired by Japanese heritage and a love for undeniably delicious food, @workshopvegcafe opened its doors in 2016. Witnessing the joy their food brought, @plantbasedworkshop launched in 2019, offering plant-based asian inspired fare for your home and in food service. Currently The Plant Based Workshop products are distributed to retailers across the Country and now being served at several post-secondary institutions like UBC and SFU.

The Plant Based Workshop welcomes everyone. From flexitarians to committed plant-based eaters. Good food connects people, regardless of dietary preferences or background.

The Plant Based Workshop team honours hard work and respect for tradition with a modern, plant-based twist. Using quality ingredients to create healthy, mouthwatering meals. From savoury broths, slurpable ramen and udon noodles to bouncy bao buns and chewy mochi cakes. Each dish reflects their commitment to authentic flavours and innovative textures.

They are more than just a food company. They’re a family, a community, and a celebration of culture through plant-based cuisine and offering the best of both worlds. The Plant Based Workshop’s mission is to reinvent the world of plant-based products by innovating accessible mind-blowing flavours, inspiring a healthier, more abundant life, one delicious bite at a time.

Jeff Lee is a commercial beekeeper, former journalist and member of not-for-profit boards that represent food producers, farmers and beekeepers.

Lee, 66, is a co-owner of  Honey Bee Zen Apiaries Ltd and Swan Valley Honey Ltd, the largest producers of local, raw honey in southeastern British Columbia. With his wife Amanda they operate a CFIA-licensed food processing facility in Creston. They recently won several international awards for their honey.

Lee was nominated for the Leadership award for several reasons, including his ongoing work in helping to resettle Ukrainian farming families displaced by the Russian invasion of their country. He has worked to promote farm-to-table solutions for farmers and food producers through his work as chair of the Fields Forward Society, which operates the Kootenay Farms Food Hub and Innovation Centre. And he has been active advocating on behalf of honey producers, both as a long-time executive member of the B.C. Honey Producers Association and as the B.C. director for the Canadian Honey Council.

As a reporter for The Vancouver Sun for 30 years Lee covered municipal, provincial and federal politics and broke significant investigative stories. He was influential in causing governments to adopt or change policies that improved public services.

In 2022 Lee advocated for resettling Ukrainian beekeepers to B.C., both for humanitarian reasons and to support the local industry by reducing reliance on temporary foreign worker programs. He has helped five families relocate to Creston. His company employs three full-time Ukrainian food processors and beekeepers.

Laura Cuner DuBois grew up in a small farming community in Argentina where she became very familiar with farming practices from an early age.  After finishing University, she moved to North America where she started to promote agricultural products grown without chemicals. For the past 25 years she has been supporting many of the major organic food companies in North America.

In 2005, Laura participated in a raw vegan retreat in San Diego.  It was there that she was introduced to the principles of Living Foods by Dr. Ann Wigmore. Laura brought this new knowledge back home to Canada, where she began experimenting with making nutritious and delicious organic plant based cheeses. One day, she discovered what was to become her “game changer”- the creation of the ground breaking spread, Chiaviar- The Sustainable Caviar Alternative.

For those who have yet to try it, Chiaviar™ is a delectable blend of chia, seaweed and lemon, which delivers a lush and refreshing sensory experience.  Inspired by traditional caviar, Chiaviar ™ takes the South American super food, chia, and marries it with nutrient rich seaweed. Chiaviar™ adds a touch of luxury and fine dining to every one of your favorite dishes. With this innovation, Laura Cuner literally created THE FIRST AND ONLY PLANT BASED CAVIAR IN THE WORLD.

Avafina Organics takes pride in being a women owned business, lead of course by their founder Laura Cuner. You can see and hear her passion and dedication to organic principles, not only with all the certifications on the packaging, but even more importantly, every day with social media posts, in stores where she educates consumers on the dangers of conventional pesticides, and in her public seminars, like at the most recent Supplyside West show in Las Vegas. Laura gave a presentation to many industry leaders, where she extolled the benefits of organic food. This event was a very industry crowd, not normally disposed to organic, but Laura connected with her audience by introducing them to the idea that every person can make a difference to our planet, simply by including more organic foods in their diet. Truly, she is working to make our world a better place through her commitment to organic plant-based food.

Laura Cuner sees the need in our world to create truly healthy products, to find ways to make them delicious, and more affordable. There are lots of products marketed as organic and healthy, while the ingredient panel tells a different story. Laura is very conscious of every ingredient she puts into her products. You will not find any preservatives, by-products, refined oils or unpronounceable ingredients, because Laura won’t compromise your health in exchange for the profit that comes from using ingredients that are high in sugars and fat, or nutritionally empty. With her social media, she is working to help educate consumers on how to incorporate more plant based foods into their lifestyle. Laura says,” Be conscious of your choices and choose ORGANIC, and eat plant-based foods as much as you can. Our planet and our bodies and all the animals that we love will thank you. She believes that “Humans are very powerful beings, and every choice we make matters”.  Those words of hope are the words of a true innovator.

Marc Wandler, co-founder and CEO of Susgrainable, is an expert in the emerging circular economy. With 8+ years in preventative healthcare and an MBA in entrepreneurship and innovation, Marc founded Susgrainable once he realized the byproduct of beer production, rich in fibre, is exactly what Canadians needed more of.

As CEO, Marc has led Susgrainable to securing a deal on Season 18, Episode 14 of CBC’s Dragons’ Den. Susgrainable has rescued 17,500+ kg of spent grains from landfills, is within 78+ stores, has done $310,000+ in revenue, and received numerous awards for their work in sustainability. As someone who loves supporting others, Marc has used Susgrainable to help non-profits raise $1000s for their activities, host workshops on the circular economy to high school and university students, and has signed the UBC Sauder Founders’ Pledge.

Prior to running Susgrainable, Marc worked in over 16 different roles in management, customer service, and operations for a major Canadian airline, WestJet, and government healthcare, Alberta Health Services. His expertise and commitment have earned him a place on the CHFA Regulatory Advisory Board, where he shapes industry standards and regulations. Marc is also the Co-Chair of the BCFB Founders’ Peer Group and a Kidsport Vancouver Board Member. Marc and his team also collaborated with BCFB and Vancity on the recent BCFB Sustainability Asset Guide released in March 2024. (worth linking maybe)

If you ever meet Marc at an event, he’s sure to stick out, have fun, and become the star of the show. Outside of his professional life, Marc is a health nut and cookie enthusiast who loves playing soccer and doing yoga.

Fine Choice Food holds a central place in Chinese Asian culture, a tradition that has been the cornerstone of our company since its inception. At SUMM! Foods, we pride ourselves on delivering the same high-quality products, crafted in small batches, as we did when we first opened our doors. This commitment to excellence is at the heart of our business principles. Based in Richmond, BC, SUMM! Foods is a leading producer of premium Asian-inspired cuisine. Founded by the Lui family in 1986, our company has built a reputation for exceptional quality and taste. Specializing in spring rolls, gyoza dumplings, and the original apple pie roll under the SUMM! brand, we have grown from a modest shop on Cambie Street in Vancouver into an industry leader within Canada and with significant growth in the US over the last few years.

Starting with just three employees, SUMM! Foods has grown to a dedicated family of over 300. This growth is a testament to our unwavering commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction.  SUMM! Foods’ dedication to creating outstanding products and fostering a supportive and safe workplace culture has earned us the Safety Pinnacle Topaz Award and the Safety Pinnacle Sapphire Award from the Manufacturing Safety Alliance of BC. These recognitions reflect our ongoing efforts to maintain the highest standards in every aspect of our business. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to our roots, ensuring that every product we create embodies the passion and tradition that have defined us since the beginning.

Puratos’s journey began in 1919, just over a hundred years ago. What started as a father and son operation, evolved into a successful international business. Our company now offers a full range of cutting-edge services and ingredients to customers in the bakery, patisserie, and chocolate industry worldwide.

Here at Puratos, we believe food has extraordinary power in our lives: the power to feed, nourish, comfort, and bring families together. It can unite people of all backgrounds, putting a smile on our faces as we celebrate life’s moments—big and small. It even has the unique power to heal!

We do not take this great responsibility lightly, and that is why we have actively committed to a holistic operating model, one that is sustainable, respectful, and balanced. To this end, we are implementing plans to achieve CO2 neutrality, use water responsibly, and reduce waste. Our raw materials are sourced respectfully, and we aim to ensure safe and stable revenue for farmers. We work in harmony with the communities we are a part of and invest in providing life-changing educational opportunities in our Bakery Schools. We are committed to our employees and creating a safe, caring working environment that welcomes diversity and promotes personal development.

Food innovation is energy for good. That is why we are constantly striving to grow our positive impact with the creation of innovative food solutions that promote health & well-being and steadily move businesses, customers, people, and the planet forward.

Silver Hills Bakery was created in 1989 by founders with a commitment to making the best tasting, most nourishing, plant-powerful products possible.

For over 30 years, Silver Hills has used the power of sprouting to deliver superior artisanal, baked products from selected grains sourced around the world.

After three decades, Silver Hills is a recognized leader in specialty bread and sprouting technology both in Canada and in the US.

Hello! We are Hardbite Chips, proudly born and raised in beautiful British Columbia. For 25 years, we’ve been making top-quality potato chips, offering an adventure in every bite. Founded in Maple Ridge with a simple fryer and a big dream, Hardbite set out to create all-natural, delicious snacks for explorers and snack lovers alike. Our journey from modest beginnings to becoming a beloved Canadian brand is fueled by our commitment to quality, innovation and, of course, taste.

Our fans can’t get enough of the Hardbite Mango Habanero chips when they hit Costco shelves, and our Hardbite Turkey Stuffing flavoured chips sold out in record time!

We are known for our Classic Kettle-Cooked Potato Chip, our Avocado Oil Chips, Ripple Chips – the Rugged – and our Root Vegetable Chips made from parsnips, carrots and beets.

Crafted with care, we use only the finest, natural ingredients. Ingredients that are impossible to pronounce? We’ve never heard of them. Our chips are non-GMO, Kosher, and Gluten-Free, providing consumers transparency without compromising on taste.

Our roots in British Columbia keep us grounded yet bold. We’re proud to be part of the Canadian landscape, pushing boundaries and setting new standards in the snack industry. As an independent brand, we’re not owned by any corporate giant—just like the adventurers who love our chips, we value our independence.

Craving the unique taste of Black Truffle Sea Salt potato chips or the seasonal delight of Turkey Stuffing flavoured chips? Count on Hardbite!

MUMGRY is a plant-based snack food company known for its natural nut butters. They are
made from ethically sourced ingredients and have been featured in various publications.
MUMGRY is driven by its community and produces educational content for its enthusiasts,
including podcasts, shop tours, ice cream tours, and Q&As with experts.
MUMGRY natural nut butters are a versatile pantry staple, enjoyed North America wide and
featured in publications and media outlets like COMPLEX, Forbes, ELLE, NY Magazine, eTalk,
The Social, Men’s Health Magazine, Shape, and Food & Wine Magazine.

Founder Story
Lilian Umurungi-Jung is the owner and founder of MUMGRY. One day while grocery shopping
hungry and pregnant, she noticed a lack of snacks that took into consideration the dietary
restrictions and specific needs of women during pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and beyond. Reading
labels and deciphering if snacks were good or bad was time-consuming and took all the fun out
of eating for 2! With a strong craving for peanut butter, she decided that nuts would be the main
focus and created MUMGRY natural nut butters in four varieties: smooth peanut butter, dark
chocolate peanut butter, chocolate hazelnut butter and the first-ever pistachio chocolate almond
butter; all made using no added sugar, palm oil, or additives – only the good stuff!

SaltSpring Kitchen is an island-based, family-owned artisan food company specializing in handmade preserves. Our products are designed to pair with fancy cheeses, cocktails, or toast, elevating everything from your breakfast table to your happy hour. We believe good food has the power to bring people together, and our passionate team is committed to creating the best products for your everyday meals and easy entertaining.

Our small jam factory represents our commitment to local manufacturing, food safety, innovation, and job creation.

Our favourite goal is to be the best employer in our community.

Looking for good food that comes from a very good place? Welcome to Goodly™

Goodly Foods was created from the desire to make good food from surplus natural ingredients and give people with barriers to traditional employment good jobs in the process.

We make incredibly great-tasting, wholesome food using surplus produce that would have otherwise gone to waste. Those slightly imperfect tomatoes, excess squash, oversupply of potatoes, beets and other hearty vegetables make excellent soups, stews and irresistibly nourishing meals.

At Salt Spring Coffee, our commitment to supporting coffee farmers and their communities has reached new heights. in 1998, we introduced the classic Village Trade Coffee to champion the then-fledgling fair trade movement. Today, we proudly announce that our Village Trade Coffee is not only organic and fair trade but has also achieved the esteemed status of being Regenerative Organic Certified®.

The Regenerative Organic Certification signifies our dedication to sustainable practices that go beyond traditional organic and fair trade standards.

With a rich flavour profile boasting hints of dark chocolate and roasted almond, this hearty dark roast pairs seamlessly with dairy and sweeteners, providing a smooth finish. By choosing Village Trade Coffee, you’re not only indulging in a superb cup but also contributing to a regenerative approach that nurtures the environment and uplifts the communities that cultivate these exceptional beans.

It truly takes a village, and we’re honoured to share this journey with you.

Terra Breads is a Vancouver-based artisan bakery producing and distributing Sourdough Bread and small batch Granola in British Columbia, Canada and the US.

We believe good food shouldn’t be complicated so we keep our ingredients simple + clean and our process authentic. Our Artisan Breads are crafted through a multi-day fermentation process, resulting in exceptional flavour, texture and nutritional value. Terra Granola is made by hand in small batches, using only non-GMO ingredients and skipping all preservatives.

Good food cultivates meaningful connections. Our connection to our local community is guided by the values we’ve had since we started over 30 years ago. A commitment to quality ingredients, a healthy obsession for perfection, and a heartfelt warmth infuse into every aspect of our craft, within our bakery and beyond.

It’s important to nourish the communities that we serve, particularly those where need is greatest, through our food donations program and financial partnerships. We actively support charitable organizations and social initiatives that provide folks with the food they need, nurture our children’s education, and provide leadership training in business. We like to call it ‘a taste for goodness’.

People are what makes Terra Breads what it is. We’re proud of our dedicated team members, many with us since the early years. Through a culture of positivity and respect, we provide career and personal support to our teams, enabling Terra Breads to continue to take the time and the care to make something special for the next person to enjoy!

“Bush Berry Tea is an organic, loose-leaf tea company located in the heart of Nakusp, BC, dedicated to sustainability and reducing our environmental footprint. We take pride in offering high-quality, ethically sourced teas that reflect our commitment to the environment and our community.

Our sustainable practices are at the core of everything we do. We have transitioned to 100% backyard compostable packaging, manufatured in canada, ensuring that our products leave no harmful residue. Our shipping process is entirely plastic-free, utilizing recycled, reused, or compostable materials. These efforts have earned us the BC Green Business certification, highlighting our dedication to eco-friendly business operations.

At Bush Berry Tea, we believe in supporting local agriculture and fostering transparent relationships with our suppliers. Our teas are made from organic ingredients sourced from local Canadian farmers in our own Farm & Forage line and ethically sourced from suppliers with direct farm relationships. This approach not only ensures the highest quality for our customers but also supports fair wages and sustainable farming practices.

We are passionate about making a positive impact on the planet and inspiring others to join us in our mission. Through our commitment to sustainability, we strive to lead by example, proving that small businesses can make a big difference.

Join us in our journey towards a greener future, one cup of tea at a time.”

Chiwis is a Squamish based women-owned brand that is passionate about making light and crispy fruit chips that are not only delicious, but are good for the environment. Chiwis was founded in 2021 by nutritionist Sarah Goodman, who launched with two flavours of upcycled kiwi chips into Chiwis first retailer – Whole Foods BC. In just over three years, Chiwis has grown from 0 to over 800 doors across Canada, in the west coast of the USA, and even to Costco’s stores in Japan. Chiwis product line has grown from two SKUs to eight, all focused on the same values – using upcycled fruits, and using as much of the fruit as possible including the skin, core, and rind. Chiwis customers can feel confident that when they purchase a bag of Chiwis fruit chips, they’re getting quality ingredients with no junk added, ever. To date Chiwis has saved over 700,000 lbs of fruit from landfills by using upcycled fruits, and as much of the fruit as possible.

All fruit deserves a Lass Chance! While some fruit may be deemed “not pretty enough” for grocery store shelves, we know that when it comes to taste, it’s 100% what’s on the inside that counts. And inside every one of our cans and bottles of craft cider, natural fruit sodas, and sparkling juice, you’ll find delicious fruits grown right here on our farm in the South Okanagan that sadly were not blessed with looks, but make up for it with a ripe, bold and juicy personality!

Lass Chance Beverages was cultivated from The Lasser Farm in Keremeos, BC, which over the last 40 years has grown into one of the top producers of high quality fruit in Western Canada. Also in that time, the Lasser family has experimented in cider making, meticulously perfecting their methods until they realized an opportunity to marry their hobby with a sustainable initiative to reduce food waste.

Sunny Lasser opened the first Lasser fruit stand in 1991, because he believed delicious, fresh fruit should be available and affordable to everyone. Now Lass Chance Beverages applies that same approach to fruit, giving each apple, peach, pear, cherry and berry grown its rightful chance to shine!

Born in Japan, raised in Canada. Mayumi has truly embraced the best of both worlds. Her curiosity for flavours, diet and fitness had amplified since childhood. She has diverse experiences in entrepreneurship, sports, martial arts, food/culinary, baking, teaching, hospitality, tourism, marketing, sales and being a mother to two pretty wicked teenagers and a wife to an ever supportive husband.

Mayumi went through a trying time over a decade ago. Her health had deteriorated with major thyroid, and medical problems. Additionally, she lost her father to Alzheimer’s disease. Mayumi’s relentless focus on personal growth and wellness started here. She recognized that what she feeds herself and her family is one of very few things she can control in her life.

Living a plant based lifestyle changed Mayumi’s life. She saw improvement in health, strength, and mental clarity. During this transformative time, Mayumi simply wanted to enjoy all the delicious foods she grew up with. Being a die hard foodie, she recognized the need for more diverse choices in the plant based space.

The Workshop Vegetarian Cafe was founded in 2016. Mayumi fell in love with watching customers devour delicious meals at the cafe. As she recognized the shift in consumer behavior, she wanted to share the team’s aspiration to keep creating and expand the reach of conveniently packaged, quality plant based meals. @plantbasedworkshop, CPG/Food Service emerged.

Mayumi’s focus is consistently on growth. She is here to embrace her journey and is exceedingly grateful for everything life has to offer.

I founded SaltSpring Kitchen in 2012.

From my grandparents’ grocery store and dinner parties to the family restaurant, my passion for food started early on. After I married a chef, my mother-in-law taught me the art of preserving, and so our story began.

I instantly fell in love with the art of preserving. I was hungry to learn more and started “putting up” everything I could get my hands on. I felt it was a beautiful way to share something I had created with friends and family. When I started selling some of my recipes at the farmers market, I had no idea what a ride this little jam company would take me on. Twelve years later, with the most incredible team by my side (seriously the BEST), I am still learning, adapting, celebrating the successes, picking myself up after failures and forever working towards continuous personal and professional improvement. I am incredibly proud of this little jam company that could. While we are not an overnight success story, my goal is to build a company based on quality and trust that will hopefully be here for a very long time. Knowing we are a small part of your everyday meals and celebrations makes all the hard work worthwhile.

At Blume, our mission is to create a kinder wellness world. Our brand is a platform for doing good things for ourselves, our planet, and our community and filling cups (literally and figuratively) with superfood rituals that don’t feel like a compromise. We’re a team of learners, builders, and connectors creating products that fill gaps for ourselves and our customers, and that redefine the wellness category with whole, organic ingredients, accessible price points, and uncomplicated messaging.

As a women-owned, women-led team of 12, we are boldly and proudly leading a wellness community rooted in unwavering kindness. Through our partnership with CleanHub and Green Worms, we’re Plastic Neutral, meaning that for every piece of plastic we produce we’re diverting the same amount of plastic from the ocean. We’re especially proud of this program because it offers secure, long-term employment for women in India, a region crucial to our ingredient sourcing.

We are purposeful and mission-driven with an unwavering commitment to be the kindest option, in every sense of the word: with our ingredients, our interactions with our community, and the internal dialogue and strategies we rally behind as a team. Our loyalty to this mission is reflected in each and every touch point of the brand – we are fueled by random acts of kindness, virtual community wellness events, and pay-it-forward initiatives; it’s not often that you see a brand set aside a surprise-and-delight budget to help celebrate our community member’s wins with flowers, lattes, and gift cards. It isn’t uncommon for me to tear up once or twice a week after reading an email of gratitude in our Community Success inbox, which I think is genuinely the greatest reflection of the work we’re doing at Blume. I am so proud to be a member of Team Blume and experience the real-life impact our products and brand have on our customers, and the brand loyalty that has come from that.

Chocxo — Truly indulgent. Lower sugar.​ Always organic.​

Three simple lines – that’s the Chocxo promise. ​

At Chocxo, we are passionate chocolatiers on a mission. We set out to make the most delicious chocolate and make it better for you and the planet. We source the best organic ingredients and create truly indulgent chocolates that are naturally lower in sugar (without artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes). ​

We are committed to making chocolate the sustainable way. Our products are made with 100% Sustainable Cocoa and are Certified Plastic Neutral through a partnership with rePurpose Global — that means we remove equivalent packaging from the environment that we use in our manufacturing.​

It’s simple, if you ask us. Better ingredients, that are sourced responsibly, make better tasting chocolate that is better for you and the planet. ​

Chocxo — It’s Simply Better Chocolate.​

Duchess is about quality, style, value, and community. Here’s what we mean by that:

Quality: At Duchess, we don’t take shortcuts. This means crafting the cleanest-possible beverages with real juice, no artificial flavours or sugar, and no unnecessary chemical additions (like suspension agents for our real juice). We source locally for as many of our inputs as possible, including our labels and cardboard packaging.

Style: Our brand was inspired by the great fashion houses, and offers an aesthetic that is very different from the typical alcohol product. Our bottles are designed to be used after the cocktail is enjoyed, inspiring many customers to use their Duchess bottle as a vase or candle holder. Our 4-pack carrier was custom designed to ensure that the tops of our bottle caps did not rub against your fingers when carrying it – unlike the carriers used by other bottled alcohol brands.

Value: While Duchess cocktails are premium, they purposefully offer better value than most of the ready-to-drink products on the market, and offer far better value than restaurant prices. At 12% ABV, each cute 280ml / 9.5oz bottle serves two full drinks, and they’re made with real juice and no artificial flavours. This means our 4-packs serve 8 martini glasses worth, providing even more product than a bottle of wine (1.12L vs. 750ml) So, for $24 you get eight cocktails that can be delightfully served in beautiful glassware at home when a single drink at a bar or restaurant is $20+.

Community: Our founder, Olivia, has developed a friendship with our customers, sharing the Duchess story behind the scenes from day one including wins and challenges, giving public recognition to our many incredible customers, and even building a new customer-centric community tool to better engage with customers and fans of the brand (the tool is called Repose).

Family owned, Habibi’s has been producing delicious natural dips and other Mediterranean and Middle Eastern inspired products since 2008. In Arabic, Habibi’s literally means “My love, beloved, friend or darling”, so choosing the name was simple. Using family recipes passed on from the kitchens of Lebanon, Habibi’s culinary visionaries have designed a line up of take home products that you’ll share with your friends and loved ones. All our products are made with love and care by only sourcing the best ingredients possible. From making our own tahini, boiling our chickpeas, peeling fresh garlic in house to using Extra Virgin Olive Oil, we have made every effort to produce the best hummus and dips.

We created Poptastic to be a challenger in the ready-to-eat popcorn category, encouraging our audience to “Own Your Pop.” Our mission is to embrace individuality, dare to be different, and find joy in being unique. The brand’s essence itself is awesome.

Poptastic celebrates the maverick spirit, encouraging people to be their own person. This philosophy is reflected in all aspects of the Poptastic brand, from the bold packaging design to the flavour profiles not found on the ready-to-eat popcorn shelf.

Poptastic flavour profiles are as unique as the individuals we celebrate. Each has been carefully crafted to offer a distinct taste, to stand out, surprise, and delight. While others make white cheddar popcorn, we decided to make Spicy Canadian Cheddah popcorn. While others season with plain salt, we decided to salt Poptastic popcorn with Black Sea Salt. Others make buttered popcorn, we make Buttah For Days. And while others use sugar to sweeten, we chose Honey Salt to satisfy the sweet tooth cravings. We believe bringing four exceptional flavour profiles to a category that has been offering the same staples for years makes our brand a true challenger, which is awesome.

A key factor for winning the consumer’s vote with a purchase is standing out on the shelf. Poptastic delivers on this front. The packaging is a vibrant expression of our brand’s personality. Each package design wears bold colours and a unique character, giving each product in the line its own maverick persona. The striking, bold packaging was purposely created to catch attention, to bring the consumer to the shelf, and to interest them to try the product.

Our brand is awesome because we’ve put the consumer at its core. We selected the flavours for their unique tastes and designed the packaging to reflect their individuality. The brand is unique and celebrates what makes our consumers unique. When they choose Poptastic, they are choosing to join a community of mavericks. That is awesome!

Kirin Fine Foods, located in Vancouver, BC Canada, serves as both a wholesale and retail supplier specializing in high-quality frozen dim sum. As the sister company to the award-winning Kirin Restaurant, we strive to replicate a restaurant-quality dining experience for both homes and businesses. We pride ourselves on being more than just manufacturers and distributors; we are committed partners in supplying top-notch frozen foods.

Our philosophy, “Convenience Without Compromise,” caters to the modern need for quick, yet high-quality meals. Our product range is meticulously designed to offer ease of preparation without sacrificing taste, making our frozen dim sum and foods ideal for both individual consumers desiring a delicious meal at home and retailers in need of dependable products.

Our mission is to provide a diverse selection of gourmet, natural frozen foods and dim sum that adhere to the strictest quality and taste standards, aiming to make meal preparation simpler across Vancouver and beyond.

WOOZAS! Woooo Zaaaa, Pizza to wind up or down with. Created after a meditation I thought of the Wooza name. It’s a ‘woo worthy’ pizza. The brand is inspired by the bright Mediterranean coast line, the colourful dinner tables of Sardinia, and friends and family gathering together to enjoy one of our most beloved meals together – pizza. Pizza with no weird ingredients or preservatives. Meant to be shared, savoured, and a product that leaves a lasting experience. Dip it in hot honey or ranch, sprinkle with arugula or chilli flakes or simple enjoy as is. The labels are bright and fun with feeling. Our current 5 flavours: Pepperoni Classico!, Margherita, Bacon Lovers, Lemon Mediterranean, & Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower have been a hit in retailers across BC and the line will continue to expand this coming fall 2024.

MUMGRY connects with its customers in novel ways. Through free advertising, it diligently supports new and small retailers as well as small businesses. Additionally, it forms numerous alliances with organizations and programs in search of donations, favors, and money. Its community has expanded through podcasting, events, and partnerships across North America since its 2019 launch. In addition to prioritizing free education, MUMGRY has facilitated numerous discussions regarding gender, race, and equality with eminent academics and New York Times best-selling authors. MUMGRY keeps assisting start-up companies in order to support their expansion and offer assistance when needed.

Portofino is the fastest growing Artisan bakery in Canada and as of April 2023 we are B Corp certified which shows our commitment to people and sustainability.

A true original, we roast whole cloves of fresh garlic directly in our bakery ovens and fold it into the dough with a unique blend of cracked pepper. Utilizes Vegan Enzymes and clean ingredients to maintain our signature texture. A hit across Canada as we are launching it at 725 new Sobeys and into 150 Rayleys in California.

THE PLANT BASED WORKSHOP Brand Story (A family run business)

We believe that becoming plant based is the key to living an abundant lifestyle. A relentless focus on growth and wellness started when we lost our father to illness at a young age. Delicious, flavourful food being the center of the family growing up, we recognized the need for more diverse choices in the plant based world. @workshopvegcafe (North Vancouver) was born in 2016. As we watched customers devour delicious meals at our flagship Cafe, we aspired to expand the reach of conveniently packaged, quality meals. @plantbasedworkshop, consumer packaged goods emerged. We are an inclusive community. We know that no single approach is the right one for everyone. No matter your current diet, flexitarian, plant based, we simply create undeniably delicious meals. After all, good food is good food!

Our Product Mission (Amazing diverse product line)

Our Mission is to reinvent the world of plant based products by innovating accessible, mind blowing flavours! Originally, our products were created paying homage to our favourite foods growing up. Asian inspired, taking the BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. Always made plant based, delicious, wholesome and convenient. Our diverse product line offers plenty of variety to drool over from slurpable noodles, cozy broths, to bouncy and chewy mochi cakes!