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We catch up with Michael Mazur, President at Freshfield Naturals, Inc. Freshfield won the 2024 CHFA Launchpad award in Vancouver Aug 13, 2024

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We catch up with Michael Mazur, President at Freshfield Naturals, Inc. Freshfield won the 2024 CHFA Launchpad award in Vancouver

To check out Freshfield, head to https://freshfield.life/

To reach Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micmazur/

Spreading the popcorn gospel. Tanner Townsend talks about switching crops, and becoming Canada's largest popcorn grower. Aug 06, 2024

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Spreading the popcorn gospel. Tanner Townsend talks about switching crops, and becoming Canada's largest popcorn grower.

check out Uncle Bob's popcorn here: https://www.ontariopoppingcorn.com/

Tanner isn't on Linkedin much, but he's here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanner-townsend/

Retailing is an art and a grind. Kristina Cavallari has both - the art to retailing and the grit to grind it out in retail. Jul 30, 2024

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Retailing is an art and a grind. Kristina Cavallari has both - the art to retailing and the grit to grind it out in retail. We talk about Aura Natural Market, how Kristina thinks about retail and serving her customers.

In case you're wondering what the store looks like...we filmed a tour. https://youtu.be/Pshrw-SMKbk

To find Kristina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-cavallari-923341b4/

To find Kurt Astle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurt-astle-22343a170/

To find Aura Natural Market: https://www.auramarket.ca/

Food Banks Mississauga partnership with Kimberly Clark Canada Jul 28, 2024

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We got together with Todd Fisher from KC and Sukaina Sumar-Ebrahim from Foodbanks Mississauga to talk about the partnership they've built, and the new challenges that a "temporary" solution like a food bank is supposed to solve.

To find out more about Mississauga Food Banks: https://www.foodbanksmississauga.ca/

Find Sukaina here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sukaina-sumar-ebrahim/

Find Todd here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-fisher-0b56493/

Steve Rad, CEO of Abacus comes on to talk AI, how Steve is using AI and how he and Abacus thinks about AI and the future Jul 23, 2024

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We get into it, and totally forget to introduce Steve Rad, CEO of Abacus. We get into AI, how Steve is using AI and how he and Abacus thinks about AI and the future.

Check out Abacus brands here: https://www.abacusbrands.com/

Find Steve Rad here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-rad-5959943b/

Thanks to Gainops for sponsoring this episode. www.gainops.com

Find Nimesh here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nimesh-jaspal-462615/

Carmen Wakeling, Co-Owner of Eatmore Sprouts comes on to talk about sprouts and turning the tide on a 25 year old incident. Jul 16, 2024

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This episode is a little overdue. Carmen Wakeling, Co-Owner of Eatmore Sprouts comes on to talk about sprouts and turning the tide on a 25 year old incident.

Find Carmen here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmen-wakeling/

Find Eat More Sprouts here: https://eatmoresprouts.com/

Sam Wong, Data executive at Marc Anthony leading organizations to work smarter with Data and AI. Jul 09, 2024

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We're building some ties here in case you're wondering. Last week, you heard from Mike Nunn on security. This week you're hearing from Sam Wong, Data executive at Marc Anthony leading organizations to work smarter with Data and AI.

Phil has known Sam for a long long time. Fun fact, Sam was Phil's pianist at his wedding.

You can find Sam here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-wong-analytics/

Max saw the future of trading cards before we all caught on Jul 02, 2024

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Max's store is interesting enough that Kenny would drive there.

Max saw the future of trading cards before we all caught on. A fascinating take on a childhood past time that has grown into something for grown-ups

Check out Max's website: www.zephryepic.com

Mike Nunn is the CEO of TLC Solutions. We talk about how to keep yourself cyber safe, and the things that brands and businesses should worry about Jun 28, 2024

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Mike Nunn is the CEO of TLC Solutions. We talk about how to keep yourself cyber safe, and the things that brands and businesses should worry about

Find Mike here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikednunn/

Find TLC solutions here: https://tlcsolutions.ca/

Mike has a webinar hosted by BC Food & Beverage on Sept 19th. We'll post about this when we get the link.

Mitch Cobb is the founder of Libra Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer. We talk about his experiences "crossing over" from Upstreet Craft Brewing to the non-alcoholic side. Jun 25, 2024

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It's a good time to continue the conversation about having a good time in the summer and have options on beverages. Mitch Cobb is the founder of Libra Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer. We talk about his experiences "crossing over" from Upstreet Craft Brewing to the non-alcoholic side.

To find Mitch : https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchacobb/

To find Libra: https://drinklibra.ca/

This episode is sponsored by Food & Beverage Atlantic. You can find them here: https://atlanticfood.ca/

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