2024 Rise Awards Winners Celebrated at 17th Annual Rise Awards Night by BC Food & Beverage
The 2024 winners were honoured at the Rise Awards Night, hosted by BC Food & Beverage on November 28, 2024, in front of a packed crowd of over 400 attendees. This year’s event, which took place at a new venue, the Anvil Centre in New Westminster, was dedicated to acknowledging creativity, resilience, and community impact within British Columbia’s food and beverage industry. Scroll down for a recipe from Product of the Year.
Learn More about the Finallists
BC Food & Beverage proudly recognized exceptional leaders, innovators, and brands in 16 diverse award categories. During the ceremony, the Better Butchers Plant-Based Crumbles was awarded Gold for Product of the Year, Poptastic’s Honey Salt Popcorn took home Silver, and Chocxo Chocolatier’s Dark Chocolate Lemon Crème Cups earned Bronze. Terra Breads, this year’s inductee into the BCFB Hall of Fame, was recognized for its decades-long legacy of artisanal excellence, high-quality products, dedication to innovation and community commitment.
“These awards showcase the talent, dedication, and innovation that define BC’s food and beverage industry,” said James Donaldson, CEO of BC Food & Beverage. “This sold-out evening reflects the pride and passion we share in celebrating those who drive our industry forward and inspire positive change in their communities.”
LIST OF THE 2024 RISE AWARD WINNERS:
Hall of Fame Inductee – Terra Breads
Best in Brand – Chocxo Chocolatier
Circularity – Vancouver Island Sea Salt
Emerging Business – Barakah Eats
Export – Fine Choice Foods
Indigenous Led Business of the Year – Authentic Indigenous Seafood
Innovation – Blume
Leadership – Jeff Lee, Honey Bee Zen Apiaries Ltd.
Outstanding Workplace – Health & Safety – Fine Choice Foods
People’s Choice – Salt Spring Kitchen Co.
Social Impact – Salt Spring Coffee
Sustainability – Chiwis
Woman Entrepreneur of the Year – Binny Boparai-Gill, Farming Karma Fruit Company
Product of the Year Gold – Plant-based Crumbles – Chorizo, The Better Butchers
Product of the Year Silver – Honey Salt Popcorn, Poptastic
Product of the Year Bronze – Dark Chocolate Lemon Crème Cups, Chocxo Chocolatier
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Chorizo Tostada Recipe for 🖤 💀 Día de Muertos - Day of the Dead 💀 🖤 or ANY DAY!
Ingredients
The Better Butchers Chorizo Pack
One pack of square Tostadas
Refried beans
Avocado, sliced Tomato, pico style
Lettuce, chopped
Green onions
Sliced Pickled Red Onion
Vegan crumble cheese
Limes
Instructions
Pre-heat oven to 400C.
Cook TBB chorizo in a cast iron or frying pan for 5 min on medium to high heat.
In the meantime, heat refried beans.
Warm the tostadas in the oven for 5min.
First, spread refried beans, then add a big spoonful of chorizo, sliced avocado, tomatoes, lettuce and green onion, and top with pickled onions and vegan cheese.
Finish with lime and a great attitude
About BC Food & Beverage
BC Food & Beverage is a not-for-profit association representing BC’s food and beverage processing industry. With a mission to foster growth, innovation, and advocacy, BCFB supports its members in building successful businesses while driving economic prosperity in the province.
