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BC Food and Beverage Rise Awards Reward BC’s Innovative Products and Rising Stars<\/h2>\n

On November 28th, the BC Food and Beverage<\/a> Rise Awards will celebrate the fantastic leaders, rising stars and innovative products that make up our beautiful province of BC.<\/p>\n

Best in Brand Award Finalists<\/h4>\n

The Best in Brand Award celebrates brands achieving growth through innovative strategies, recognized as leaders in their category, utilizing diverse consumer-facing media and distinctive packaging design.<\/p>\n

\"legends<\/p>\n

Legends Haul<\/strong>
\nLegends Haul started in a 1500-square-foot facility in North Vancouver in 2018.<\/p>\n

\"chocxo\"<\/p>\n

Chocxo<\/strong>
\nChocxo is on a mission to share the joy of genuinely indulgent, better-for-you chocolate.<\/p>\n

\"duchess\"<\/p>\n

Duchess Cocktails<\/strong>
\nDuchess Cocktails is a premium bottled cocktail brand with exceptional flavour and style.<\/p>\n

Circularity Award Finalists<\/h4>\n

The Circularity Award celebrates businesses that have been operational for at least two years. They demonstrate a commitment to minimizing waste, promoting reuse, repair, and recycling, and integrating circularity principles into their daily operations.<\/p>\n

\"goodly\"<\/p>\n

Goodly Foods<\/strong>
\nLooking for good food that comes from a very good place? Welcome to Goodly™<\/p>\n

\"vancouver<\/p>\n

Vancouver Island Sea Salt<\/strong>
\nCanada\u2019s first and largest producer of salt right from the sea.<\/p>\n

\"level<\/p>\n

Level Ground Coffee<\/strong>
\nSince 1997, Level Ground has sourced quality coffee from small-scale farms and cooperatives.<\/p>\n

Emerging Business Award Finalists<\/h4>\n

The Emerging Business Award celebrates startups within five years, showing impressive growth, industry attention, and entrepreneurial drive.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Barakah Eats<\/strong>
\nBarakah Eats is a family-owned and operated business based in Surrey, BC!<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Nonny Beer<\/strong>
\nAs great as your favourite beers may be, those beers sometimes feel like they\u2019re trying too hard.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Yeshi Dressing<\/strong>
\nOur Yeshi story begins in 2017 with the husband and wife team.<\/p>\n

Export Award Finalists<\/h4>\n

The Export Award honours companies that have been exporting for at least two years have a presence in one or more geographic markets and have demonstrated significant foreign revenue growth in the past fiscal year.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/strong><\/p>\n

Big Mountain Foods<\/strong>
\nFounded in 1987, Big Mountain Foods has been at the forefront of creating wholesome foods.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Nanak Foods<\/strong>
\nFrom modest beginnings, Nanak Foods Inc. (NFI) has grown.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Fine Choice Foods<\/strong>
\nFine Choice Food is central to Chinese Asian culture.<\/p>\n

Indigenous Led Business Finalists<\/h4>\n

The Indigenous Led Business of the Year Award recognizes Indigenous-owned and led businesses in British Columbia that have operated for at least one year and specialize in producing food and\/or beverage products while actively supporting the development and knowledge of the Indigenous community.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Authentic Indigenous Seafood<\/strong>
\nAuthentic Indigenous Seafood is a co-op of Indigenous fisheries across Canada.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Heart Berry Soda <\/strong>is owned and operated<\/span>\u00a0by a fearless female Indigenous entrepreneur, Nadine Jopson.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

St. Jean’s Cannery<\/strong>
\nSince 1961, St. Jean\u2019s has been an institution in Nanaimo.<\/p>\n

Innovation Award Finalists<\/h4>\n

The Innovation Award honours a food and beverage product that creatively addresses consumer needs, challenges, or trends, showcasing the potential to impact the industry or consumer habits through inventive solutions significantly.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Aelo<\/strong>
\nAelo is leading the charge in North America\u2019s rapidly growing alcohol-free cocktail market.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Blume<\/strong>
\nBlume is on a mission to create a kinder wellness with the magic of superfoods.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

The Plant-Based Workshop<\/strong>
\nThe Plant-Based Workshop believes that becoming plant-based is the key to living an abundant life<\/p>\n

Leadership Finalists<\/h4>\n

The Leadership Award celebrates a seasoned leader in the food and beverage sector who inspires, mentors and promotes diversity while embodying integrity and respect.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Jeff Lee, Honey Bee Zen Apiaries Ltd<\/strong>
\nJeff Lee is a commercial beekeeper, former journalist and member of not-for-profit boards.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Laura Cuner DuBois, Avafina Organics<\/strong>
\nLaura Cuner DuBois grew up in a small farming community in Argentina.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Marc Wandler, Susgrainable<\/strong>
\nMarc Wandler, co-founder and CEO of Sustainable, is an expert in the emerging circular economy.<\/p>\n

Outstanding Workplace \u2013 Health & Safety Finalists<\/h4>\n

The Outstanding Workplace\u2014Health & Safety Award honours organizations that excel in workplace health and safety through innovative programs, positive culture, and a spotless safety record over five years.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Fine Choice Foods<\/strong>
\n\"rise<\/p>\n

Puratos<\/strong>
\nPuratos\u2019s journey began in 1919, just over a hundred years ago.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Silver Hills<\/strong>
\nSilver Hills Bakery was created in 1989<\/p>\n

People\u2019s Choice Award Finalists<\/h4>\n

The People\u2019s Choice Award celebrates brands and products that exude a captivating \u2018wow\u2019 factor, compelling customers to return for more and sparking a continuous buzz among friends and family.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Hardbite Chips<\/strong>
\nHello! We are Hardbite Chips, proudly born and raised in beautiful British Columbia.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Mumgry<\/strong>
\nMUMGRY is a plant-based snack food company known for its natural nut butters.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/strong><\/p>\n

Salt Spring Kitchen Co.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Social Impact Award Finalists<\/h4>\n

The Social Impact Award recognizes businesses with socially conscious models that actively engage with their communities through innovative initiatives, fostering a strong sense of purpose-driven internal and external community.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Goodly<\/strong>
\nLooking for good food that comes from a very good place? Welcome to Goodly™ Goodly…<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/strong><\/p>\n

Salt Spring Coffee<\/strong>
\nAt Salt Spring Coffee, our commitment to supporting coffee farmers and their communities has reached…<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/strong><\/p>\n

Terra Breads<\/strong>
\nTerra Breads is a Vancouver-based artisan bakery that produces and distributes sourdough bread in small batches.<\/p>\n

Sustainability Award Finalists<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Sustainability Award recognizes exemplary leadership in sustainable practices, positively contributing to the environment through effectively executing sustainability initiatives.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Bush Berry Tea<\/strong>
\n\u201cBush Berry Tea is an organic, loose-leaf tea company located in the heart of Nakusp.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Chiwis<\/strong>
\nChiwis is a Squamish-based women-owned brand passionate about making light and crispy…<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Lass Chance Beverages<\/strong>
\nAll fruit deserves a Lass Chance! Some fruit may be deemed \u201cnot pretty enough\u201d.<\/p>\n

Woman Entrepreneur Award Finalists<\/h4>\n

The Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award honors a leader in the food and beverage industry with at least two years of experience who inspires growth, champions diversity and inclusion, upholds integrity, and demonstrates exceptional business acumen and market strategy.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Binny Boparai-Gill, Farming Karma Fruit Co.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"rise<\/p>\n

Mayumi Bae,The Plant-Based Workshop<\/strong>
\nBorn in Japan and raised in Canada. Mayumi has genuinely embraced the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n

\"rise<\/strong><\/p>\n

Melanie Mulherin, Salt Spring Kitchen<\/strong>
\nI founded SaltSpring Kitchen in 2012, from my grandparents\u2019 grocery store and dinner parties to your table.<\/p>\n

Product of the Year Award Finalists<\/h4>\n

Product of the Year is a dragon den-style competition in which the top 10 finalists present their food or beverage products to a panel of 5-6 judges. Finalists have 30 minutes to prepare their product and 10 minutes to pitch. Judges then deliberate and select the top 3 finalists, who will be announced at the awards evening for the ultimate prizes of Gold, Silver, and Bronze.<\/p>\n

\"poy<\/p>\n

SuperBelly – Acai Pomegranate by Blume<\/strong>
\nAt Blume, our mission is to create a kinder wellness world.<\/p>\n

\"poy<\/p>\n

Dark Chocolate Lemon Creme Cups by Chocxo<\/strong>
\nChocxo \u2014 Truly indulgent. Lower sugar.\u200b Always organic.\u200b<\/p>\n

\"poy<\/p>\n

Lemon Drop Cocktail by Duchess Cocktails<\/strong>
\nDuchess is about quality, style, value, and community.<\/p>\n

\"poy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Toum Sauce by Habibi’s<\/strong>
\nHabibi\u2019s has produced delicious natural dips and other Mediterranean and Middle Eastern products.<\/p>\n

\"honey<\/p>\n

Poptastic – Honey Salt by Poptastic<\/strong>
\nPoptastic is a challenger in the ready-to-eat popcorn category.<\/p>\n

\"tacos<\/strong><\/p>\n

Plant-based Crumbles – Chorizo by The Better Butchers, Inc.<\/strong>
\nThe Better Butchers creates innovative meat alternatives that are both healthy and delicious.<\/p>\n

\"poy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Woozas-Pepperoni Classic by Legends Haul<\/strong>
\nWOOZAS! Woooo, Zaaaa, Pizza to wind up or down with.<\/p>\n

\"poy<\/p>\n

Chocolate Hazelnut Butter Spread by Mumgry<\/strong>
\nMUMGRY connects with its customers in novel ways.<\/p>\n

\"poy\"<\/p>\n

Roasted Garlic Cracked Pepper Artisan Loaf by Portofino Bakery<\/strong>
\nPortofino is Canada’s fastest-growing Artisan bakery<\/span><\/p>\n

\"poy<\/p>\n

Ramen Kit – Spicy Tan Tan Noods<\/span>by The Plant-Based Workshop<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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