Podcast appearances and mentions of Phil Chang

Dinner with Christos. The founder of Aelo, talks about their new launch, Limoncello and how this one is special. He also talks about how he thinks about flavours, and keeping Aelo special.  Check out Aelo here: https://www.drinkaelo.com/Connect with Christos here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christos-kalaitzis-b7942378/Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring the podcast: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/We're excited to go to CHFA West - head to https://www.chfanow.ca/vancouver/ 

Throwback episode. We walked the Kelowna Farmer's Market with Peter Boyd last summer and this is some of the footage. We get a buyer's perspective on brands and what he wants to accomplish, and we hear just a sample of amazing stories at that market. Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring the podcast. Head to https://www.fieldagentcanada.com  to find out moreGet more details on Grocery Showcase West: https://gsfshow.com/Sign up to head to CHFA West: https://www.chfanow.ca/vancouver/

Off Script with Phil & Kenny: April Events PreviewJoin Phil Chang and Kenny Vannucci as they discuss upcoming food industry events and initiatives in Canada this April. The duo shares their plans for CHFA (April 26-27), where they'll run a unique connection hub using Polaroid photos to match brands with distributors, brokers, and partners. They'll also be attending Grocery Showcase West (April 14-15), supporting BC brands and connecting industry players. Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring the podcast. Head to https://www.fieldagentcanada.com  to find out moreGet more details on Grocery Showcase West: https://gsfshow.com/ Sign up to head to CHFA West: https://www.chfanow.ca/vancouver/ Melanie's episode is here (aired April 1st., 2024) https://www.thiscommercelife.com/tclpodcast/episode/1f1ab546/melanie-macinnes-talks-about-being-flexible-nimble-the-irrational-fear-of-losing-the-farm

From ice cream bicycles to national distribution: Meet Melissa Leung of TransCold, the powerhouse behind Canada's frozen food logistics. Learn why small frozen brands need distribution partners, how TransCold expanded from ice cream to nationwide frozen food delivery, and why factoring in distribution costs from day one is crucial for frozen food startups. A must-listen for anyone in the frozen category or considering entering it. Get in touch with Melissa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissacoughlan/Check out Transcold here: https://www.transcold.com/ Thank you to Fieldagent Canada for sponsoring this podcast: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/  

In this episode, hosts Phil and Kenny welcome Brittany from HIVE Naturals and Jeff Doucet from Field Agent Canada to announce their groundbreaking partnership: the world's first hybrid merchandising agency.The collaboration combines Field Agent's powerful audit capabilities with HIVE's expert merchandising team to create a "find and fix" solution for brands. This innovative partnership allows brands of all sizes to efficiently identify in-store execution issues and target resources where they're needed most, making retail visibility and compliance more accessible and affordable.The conversation also explores the current state of Canadian retail amidst tariff uncertainties, discussing how retailers and brands are adapting to growing consumer demand for Canadian products, and the challenges of clearly identifying and promoting local options in stores.Join us for candid insights, practical advice, and lively discussion on navigating today's complex retail environment. Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring the podcast. You can find them here: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/Check out Hive Canada here: https://www.hiveretailsolutions.com/Find Jeff Doucette here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-doucette-72b3556/Find Brittany here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-kroetsch-74248744/

Lisa Simonsen packs eggs for a living...just kidding. If you're looking for a designer's view of front of pack labels that are upcoming, this is the episode for you.  Connect with Lisa here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-simonsen/Find out more at Lisa's website: https://www.simonsendesigns.com/

Tamales are an ancient dish from Mesoamerica, with about 500 variations in Mexico alone, differing by region and ingredients. Generally, almost anyone who has tried one, smiles when they reminisce about having a coffee, hot chocolate with a tamale. We're smiling ear to ear - Nadia Toledo plus talking about tamales is a win/win! Check out Nadia's tamales here: https://www.antojosysabores.com/Find Nadia here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadiatoledo/ Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring the podcast. You can check them out here: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/drive-trial  

She found me with one of her buttermilk biscuits in my mouth. Dawn Chapman owner and CEO of Toronto's Lazy Daisy's Café and inaugural winner of WXN Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Food Industry Award, presented by Skip Check out Lazy Daisy's Cafe: https://lazydaisyscafe.ca/Thank you to our sponsor Fieldagent Canada: https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/

Rochelle Minagawa, Founder of MotherLove Ferments jumps in to talk about the ending of the year, and what comes next for the business.  Check out Motherlove Ferments here: https://www.motherloveferments.com/Find Rochelle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-minagawa-7617491a5/Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring the podcast. https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/  

Just us today. Things you can do in your day to day to change the conversation around tariffs. Places and resources that you can go to find local brands, Canadian brands. Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring the podcast. Head to https://www.fieldagentcanada.com/ratings-and-reviews Some resources:https://buybc.gov.bc.ca/https://madeinalberta.co/https://supportontariomade.ca/https://lesproduitsduquebec.com/en Great places to ask questions and learn about brands and retailers:https://bcfb.ca/https://atlanticfood.ca/https://chfa.ca/https://foodbeveragemb.ca/https://www.afpa.com/We're sure we missed some more - send us a note and we'll amend this list!

Jennay Oliver is a fourth-generation farmer,  that runs Paynter's Fruit Market in Kelowna. Her great-grandfather started the farm in 1919.  We need more farmers in this country.  check out Paynter's here: https://www.payntersfruitmarket.ca/Find Jennay here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennay-oliver-131420b3/?originalSubdomain=ca Thank you to Peter Boyd for connecting us.Thank you to Field Agent Canada for sponsoring this podcast. www.fieldagentcanada.com

In this episode, we're joined by Commissioner Phil Chang, recently sworn in for his second term. Commissioner Chang shares insights on critical topics like wildfire mitigation, affordable housing, addressing houselessness, and transportation challenges. Tune in to hear about the work being done to make Deschutes County a better place for everyone.

Mike Nunn comes on to talk automation, AI and how to help companies save some time and free up their folks to do other things.Find Mike Nunn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikednunn/Check out TLC solutions here: https://tlcitsolutions.com/ Thank you to David Vannucci for our new music in our intro.  

She's committed to the economic advancement of women. Natalie Frederick Wilson is  from Barbados, raised in New York City, and currently living in Halifax, Nova Scotia. https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-frederick-wilson-338b1873/ 

We finish the year with the fabulous Kyla King, CEO and Founder of Rad Jamz. She's a  Red Seal Chef that leaned into her love for jam. You can find Kyla here: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kyla-king-32911b2a9If you want to check out Rad Jamz, you can head here: https://radjamz.co/store/use coupon code: PK20 for a discount! Thank you to LGDF Wholesale for sponsoring this episode: www.lgdf.ca  

Claudio Perazzo started Italian Meat Master with one goal in mind: to make a positive impact on Canadians' diet, cleaning and improving iconic comfort foods like sausages and cured meats  Check out Italian Meat Master here: https://www.italianmeatmaster.com/You can find Claudio here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudio-perazzo-22747317a/Thank you to La Grotta Del Formaggio (LGDF Wholesale) for sponsoring this episode. You can find them at www.lgdf.ca 

Brian Bradley started working at Safeway in high school, initially with no plans to stay long-term, but he ended up rising through the ranks due to mentorship and opportunities.  Find out what he thinks about Stong's and what comes next.  Find Brian Bradley here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-bradley-a404199/Shop Stong's here: https://www.stongs.com/If you're curious about the retailer panel - you can find it here: https://youtu.be/Faxa7MbPhao?si=PVHakwVFjo59Vd9_Thank you to LGDF Wholesale (La Grotta Del Formaggio) - you can see what they do here: www.lgdf.ca 

People are always thirsty. Wolseley Kombucha is on track for it's best year ever. Michelle Leclerc talks about their success and what's next. In case you think this is an ordinary podcast hint, it's not - they've saved over 150,000 1L bottles from landfills.  Check out Wolseley Kombucha here: https://www.wolseleykombucha.com/Find Michelle Leclerc here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-leclair-a39382236/

Tatsuo Kan is the owner of Kojo, and founder of Kizuna. He came to Canada because he felt like it was the right thing to do. 4 kids, a bunch of restaurants later, he hasn't stopped moving - he now has two restaurants and a sake line and a sauce line.  check out Kizuna here: https://www.kizunasauces.com/Find Kojo here: https://sushikojo.com/

He retired, started a business, retired again. Ran a triathalon, got his bike stolen, bought a bar and the rest is history. Blair Wilson is the Founder of Forbidden Spirits.  We wouldn't have met him if Peter Boyd didn't drag us to the Kelowna Farmer's Market.  Find Blair here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairwilsonforbiddenspirits/shop Forbidden spirits here: https://forbiddenspirits.ca/

We take a tour of Pealow's Your Independent Grocer with Brian Pealow. We're blown away by his focus on local, and helping the community out. Surprise surprise, he knows Peter Boyd.  Pealow YIG is here: https://www.yourindependentgrocer.ca/store-locator/details/1734Find Brian here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-pealow-b-b-a-h-130a844a/ 

Rochelle teaches us about kombucha. Phil meets Oprah. MotherLove Ferments is a Kelowna-based business that is dedicated to creating healthy and tasty ferments. We had a great talk with Founder Rochelle to learn more about their story. Shop MotherLove here: https://www.motherloveferments.com/Find Rochelle here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rochelle-minagawa-7617491a5/

Stephanie Horman has a plan to give back. It's called Cabin 5 granola, and it's awesome.  This was recorded during our last trip out to Kelowna at the end of August, and we're sorry it took so long to get this out.  check them out here: https://cabin5granola.ca/Find Stephanie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanie-horman-a9046759/

Cam Bruce, owner of Famous Foods in Vancouver talks about coming to retail late in life, and what it takes to be successful  as an independent grocer.  Shop Famous Foods here: https://www.famousfoods.ca/  

From 1 to 150. Ben Osmow talks about the Osmow family hustle, building a business from scratch and introducing Ontarians to shwarma. If you're from Ontario, "chicken on the rocks" is like a whopper or a big mac. You have the Osmows to thank for that. check out Osmow's here: https://osmows.com/find Ben Osmow here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benosmow/  

We talk to Kurstin Leith and Christine about helping brands, how to know when you're ready for expert help like Agency Brand Management.  Find Kurstin Leith here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kurstin-leith-68832131/Find Christine De Biasio here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-de-biasio-1444a914/ Check out Agency here: https://agencybrands.ca/

We hung out  with Marie Morden and Haddas Lederman to talk about Ontario Made.  A pandemic initiative that has been growing like crazy and creates a lot of exposure for SMBs.  This podcast is produced in Ontario, but without amazing Canadian made brands, we wouldn't be here ❤ Find Marie here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-morden-61529814/Find Haddas here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haddas-lederman-201575120/Check out Ontario made here: https://supportontariomade.ca/ 

There's always time to talk about coffee. Founder of  Smoking Gun Coffee Brandon Liton talks about moving from social work to roasting coffee. Connect with Brandon here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-litun-739b242b0/Find the cafe and Smoking Gun products here: https://smokingguncoffee.com/

We get a whole episode this time with Tareq Hadhad, Founder of Peace by Chocolate.  check out Peace by chocolate here: https://peacebychocolate.ca/ You can find Tareq here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tareqhadhad/  

"All tomato school stories stay in tomato school." Dwayne Boudreau  talks about challenges for brands growing up in Atlantic Canada. We talk about his experience from HJ Heinz, Cavendish Farms, Nestlé Foods, and Greco Pizza and celebrate some of the amazing brands that have come out of Atlantic Canada.  Find Dwayne here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwayne-boudreauIf you're not signed up for the FBA awards ceremony - it's not too late! sign up here:https://atlanticfood.ca/fba-conference-awards-2024/ 

In 1999, it all started as a labour of love with Nova Scotian entrepreneurs Gerry McConnell and the late Dara Gordon.  Head Winemaker Jean-Benoit Deslauriers talks about the process of setting up a "new" winery, and how long it takes for great wine to take hold.  Thank you to Food and Beverage Atlantic for connecting us with Benjamin Bridge. To find out more about FBA:https://atlanticfood.ca/ To shop for Benjamin Bridge: https://benjaminbridge.com/We'll be at FBA's award ceremony : https://atlanticfood.ca/fba-conference-awards-2024/

Paloma & Andrew created a place where culture, quality and respect come together as Paz Bakery. As the maker of the ball-shaped Cheese Dots, Lara and her husband Andrew Hoto have spent a good amount of time distinguishing between their Brazilian-inspired snack and that sedate, spherical milk product taking up space on charcuterie boards or the deep-fried bad decision also bearing the cheese ball name. Check out Paz Bakery here: https://www.pazbakery.ca/ Thank you to Haddas at Ontario made for introducing us. To find out more head to: https://supportontariomade.ca/  

Like many pet food companies, Rob & Geraldine Brouwer didn't start out thinking they would create a dog food company. They started by simply trying to feed their dog the best food possible.  Big Country Raw started d2c and never looked back. Check out Big Country Raw here: https://bigcountryraw.ca/ Check out Ontario made here: https://supportontariomade.ca/

Michael Clark is the Winemaker, General Manager and co-owner of Clos du Soleil. We stop to sample some beautiful wines, talk about the winery, how Michael approaches wine making, and what consumers should know about the wine business in the Okanagan and Similkameen Valley Check out Clos du Soleil here: https://www.closdusoleil.ca/

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David Giffin shares his journey in establishing a hemp business.  We talk about the challenges of  hemp - the launch of the Earthli brand, addressing marketing challenges and consumer misconceptions about hemp. Find David here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-giffin-899947163/Find Earthli foods here: https://earthli.ca/

Andrew Elliott, former President of Foley's Chocolates comes on to talk about growing companies and the importance of leadership.  This was our first live podcast, filmed and recorded at JJ Bean's in East Vancouver.  You can find Andrew here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-elliott-936bba26/

A coast to coast podcast. Patrick Griffin, the Founder of the Oat Company joins us from Newfoundland. We talk about Patrick's move from public policy to oat maker, the logistics of manufacturing product from the east coast and trying to make it across the country.  Check out the Oat Company here: https://www.oatcompany.com/Find Patrick here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-griffin-94397556/  

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.  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. 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-SMKbkTo 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/

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

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  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.  

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/Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletters at www.thiscommercelife.com ,we promise to make it worth your while!

Michelle Mckay-Prychidny is the CRO at Shelfgram.  She talks about super-charging the store visit, and the new thing they've built for students. To find Michelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-mckay-prychidny-b6b0492/Shelfgram is here: https://www.shelfgram.com/Congratulations to the teams at Shelfgram and Fieldagent - this is a great match!! 

"Why can't I have a craft (non-alcoholic) beer with my friends?"Diagnosed with Crohn's disease, having a kid made him give up alcohol. Being mocked and derided for asking for non-alcoholic choices at bars and restaurants made Ted Fleming make his own.  check out Partake here: https://drinkpartake.com/Find Ted here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ted-fleming-4370199/  

Special episode today. We named him "Amazon Master" but in truth, Deepak is really really good at Amazon.We usually save thursdays for industry experts that can help you build, solve and grow your business. Find Deepak here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pateldpk/  

Kristin Matthews, CEO of Tom&Sawyer comes back to tell us about her new partnership and product launch with Dr Joe Inglis. To find Kristin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinlmatthews/To find Dr Joe Inglis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeinglis/ Check out Vetchef here: https://www.vetchef.pet/

Always be ready. Toronto based Shop Shndy  got discovered in Scarborough, and is being featured in Paris Fashion Week 2024.Shindy Gu  shows off some old fashioned work ethic and customer service skills to retain and grow her consumer base. Find Shindy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shindy-gu-92a895164/?originalSubdomain=caCheck out Shop Shndy here: https://shopshndy.com/