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SKUFood Recipes for Success

Peter Chapman

27 episodes

2 weeks ago

In this episode of Recipes for Success, we sit down with Han Yue, co-founder of OHME! Foods. OHME! Foods is a Vancouver-based brand redefining what healthy snacking can be. With backgrounds in healthcare, Jenny and Han witnessed firsthand how small, daily habits can transform long-term well-being. As busy professionals and parents, they struggled to find snacks that were both nourishing and truly enjoyable, so they made their own. What began as a kitchen experiment with freeze-dried fruit qui...

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In this episode of Recipes for Success, we sit down with Han Yue, co-founder of OHME! Foods. OHME! Foods is a Vancouver-based brand redefining what healthy snacking can be. With backgrounds in healthcare, Jenny and Han witnessed firsthand how small, daily habits can transform long-term well-being. As busy professionals and parents, they struggled to find snacks that were both nourishing and truly enjoyable, so they made their own. What began as a kitchen experiment with freeze-dried fruit qui...

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Entrepreneurship

Episodes (20/27)

SKUFood Recipes for Success

S01 EP 26: From Healthcare to Healthy Crunch: The Story Behind OHME! Foods

In this episode of Recipes for Success, we sit down with Han Yue, co-founder of OHME! Foods. OHME! Foods is a Vancouver-based brand redefining what healthy snacking can be. With backgrounds in healthcare, Jenny and Han witnessed firsthand how small, daily habits can transform long-term well-being. As busy professionals and parents, they struggled to find snacks that were both nourishing and truly enjoyable, so they made their own. What began as a kitchen experiment with freeze-dried fruit qui...

2 weeks ago

36 minutes

SKUFood Recipes for Success

S01 E25: Handpies with Heart: Redefining Convenience from Island Ingredients to Grocery Freezers

In this episode of Recipes for Success, we sit down with Red Seal Chef Sarah Bennetto O’Brien, founder of The Handpie Company, makers of chef-crafted, savory personal handpies that bring quality, local ingredients, and real flavor to Atlantic Canada’s frozen food aisles. Launched in 2017 with a mission to create grab-and-go meals that don’t compromise on taste or integrity, The Handpie Company uses real butter, Island beef, potatoes, and more. Every pie is chef-made in a CFIA-licensed product...

3 weeks ago

42 minutes

SKUFood Recipes for Success

S01 E24: Pitching Superfruit: Dragon’s Den, Co-packing, and Building for Profit -Healthy Berries Ltd.

In this episode of SKUFood Recipes for Success, we sit down with Tom, the driving force behind Healthy Berries Ltd. and the vision behind Superfruit Purée. With over 40 years in the food industry, Tom’s leadership philosophy is simple yet powerful: give people the targets and tools they need—and then trust them to succeed. That mindset has helped him build a passionate team dedicated not only to innovation but also to keeping the business focused on long-term profitability. We explore the jou...

4 weeks ago

43 minutes

SKUFood Recipes for Success

S01 E23: Pints to Production: Scaling with Good Robot Brewing and The Beverage Factory

In this episode of Recipes for Success, we sit down with Joshua Counsil, engineer-turned-entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and co-founder of Good Robot Brewing and The Beverage Factory. Raised by murder mystery dinner theatre owners, Joshua brings a unique blend of creativity, strategy, and storytelling to the world of food and beverage. In 2014, he and his friends left behind their engineering careers to launch Good Robot Brewing, a quirky brewpub in the North End of Halifax that has since gro...

1 month ago

45 minutes

SKUFood Recipes for Success

S01 E22: Growing Together: Building Success with the Sobeys Local Program

In this episode of Recipes for Success, we’re joined by Gary Hughes, Local Program Specialist at Sobeys, who has spent over 27 years growing with the company and building a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in grocery retail. Gary began his career as a clerk at a Garden Market IGA and worked his way up to Store Manager, before moving into buying and category management roles overseeing multiple categories across Sobeys, Safeway, and IGA in Western Canada. In 2017, he joined the n...

2 months ago

43 minutes

SKUFood Recipes for Success

S01 E21: Fueling Adventure: Where Chocolate Merges with Performance Nutrition – 7 Summits Snacks

In this episode of Recipes for Success, we sit down with Kristyn Carriere, co-founder of 7 Summits Snacks and a food innovator with over a decade of experience shaping some of the world’s best-known chocolate brands. Before launching her own venture, Kristyn worked in Europe with global leaders including Cadbury, Milka, Green & Black’s, and Godiva, where she mastered the art of product development and international market launches. In 2019, Kristyn returned to Canada and, alongside her s...

2 months ago

37 minutes

SKUFood Recipes for Success

S01 E20: The Food Scientist’s Approach: Practical Innovation & Sustainable Packaging

In this episode of Recipes for Success, we sit down with Nancy Tregunno, a seasoned food scientist and founder of Tregunno Food Solutions, who has spent over 30 years helping food and beverage companies develop products, optimize processes, and make smarter packaging decisions. Nancy brings a rare blend of scientific expertise and real-world experience, supporting small to mid-sized businesses as they navigate everything from formulation to food-package interactions. Lately, her work has focu...

2 months ago

38 minutes

SKUFood Recipes for Success

S01 E19: Data-Driven Decisions: Turning Analytics into Fresh Food Success

In this episode of Recipes for Success, we dive into the powerful role of data in the fresh food industry with Mike Mauti, at Execulytics Consulting. With over 25 years of experience in Canadian retail—most notably in senior leadership at Loblaw—Mike brings a wealth of knowledge on how analytics, execution, and strategy intersect to drive measurable success in the grocery sector. Mike shares how Execulytics helps fresh food suppliers, producers, and brands make smarter, faster decisions thro...

3 months ago

36 minutes

SKUFood Recipes for Success

SO1 E18: A Jam- Packed Journey: From Fine Dining to Farmer’s Market-Rad Jamz

In this episode of Recipes for Success, we sit down with Kyla King—certified Red Seal Chef, food entrepreneur, and founder of Rad Jamz & Preserves Inc. and Rad Relish Co. Based in West Kelowna, BC, Kyla has taken her culinary training from Michelin-starred kitchens and turned it into a purpose-driven local business that’s now on shelves in over 200 Canadian retailers. Raised in East Kelowna on a farm steeped in preserving traditions, Kyla’s childhood pantry was filled with freezer jam, ho...

3 months ago

33 minutes

SKUFood Recipes for Success

S01 E17: Bridging Human Skills and Technical Expertise with Emily Nichols of Connect Better Inc

In this episode of Recipes for Success, we’re joined by Emily Nichols, a manufacturing engineer and founder of Connect Better Inc. Growing up on a farm, Emily developed a deep appreciation for the food industry and hands-on problem solving. She later honed her skills working at Quaker, gaining valuable experience in food manufacturing and operations. Drawing from her engineering background and experience as a keynote speaker and emcee, Emily specializes in helping organizations strengthen the...

3 months ago

35 minutes

SKUFood Recipes for Success

S01 E16: Empowering Entrepreneurs: Breaking Barriers to Export with Rochelle Edward from Calgary Economic Development / TAP Program

In this episode of Recipes for Success, we’re joined by Rochelle Edwards from Calgary Economic Development, Manager of the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP). Rochelle brings a unique perspective as both a passionate supporter of small and medium-sized food businesses and an entrepreneur herself, having founded Tribal Vanilla, a company specializing in premium vanilla products. Drawing from her own experience growing a specialty food brand, Rochelle now helps food producers and other SMEs develo...

3 months ago

36 minutes

SKUFood Recipes for Success

S01 E15 From Island To Aisle: The Dairy Story with Lee Turner of ADL

In this episode of SKUFood Recipes for Success, we head to Prince Edward Island to explore the unique world of dairy with Lee Turner, National Sales Manager at Amalgamated Dairies Limited (ADL). With over a decade at ADL and nearly 15 years of advocacy for local food and beverage in Atlantic Canada, Lee shares how a cooperative rooted in community has built a national presence on grocery shelves across the country. Lee reflects on his role in launching ADL’s Dairy Isle brand and the importanc...

4 months ago

38 minutes

SKUFood Recipes for Success

S01 E14 Sweet Supply: Berries, Borders and the Terminal Market Flow

Sweet supply: berries, borders and the terminal market flow In this episode of SKUFood Recipes for Success, we speak with Anthony Bisogno, a seasoned leader in Canada’s fresh produce industry. From his early days on the floor of the Ontario Food Terminal to managing some of the most high-value produce categories like berries, grapes and stone fruit. Anthony offers a behind-the-scenes look at the complex world of berry importing, where success depends not only on global sourcing relation...

4 months ago

29 minutes

SKUFood Recipes for Success

S01 E13 The co-packing connection: building food industry partnerships - Karl Wirtz

In this episode of Recipes for Success, we sit down with Karl Wirtz, President of WG Corporate, to explore the vital but often misunderstood world of co-packing in the food industry. With decades of experience helping brands find packaging solutions from concept to shelf, Karl shares invaluable insights into what makes a successful co-packing partnership and why more food businesses are turning to experts like WG Corporate to bring their visions to market efficiently and effectively. This epi...

5 months ago

38 minutes

SKUFood Recipes for Success

S01 E12 From Prairie roots to premium bites: the jerky journey- Carzan Local Meats

Welcome to Recipe for Success! In this episode, we’re excited to feature Carzan Local Meats, a family-owned business from Southey, Saskatchewan, dedicated to producing premium grass-fed beef and jerky products. Founded on the principles of sustainability and regenerative ranching, Carzan has become known for its locally raised meats and innovative flavour offerings in their growing jerky business. Join us as we delve into their journey with Carter and Carmen, from their family roots to their ...

12 months ago

36 minutes

SKUFood Recipes for Success

S01 E11 Pivoting to Pita- Cedar Valley Selections- Ameen Fadel

Welcome to "Recipe for Success," the podcast that explores the journeys of trailblazers in the food industry. In this episode, we're thrilled to feature Ameen Fadel, Cofounder and President of Cedar Valley, a Canadian food manufacturer known for its authentic style pita chips made with better-for-you ingredients. Ameen's entrepreneurial journey began at just 16 years old as a high school project. Together with his mother, he has transformed Cedar Valley into a fast-growing business, employing...

1 year ago

34 minutes

SKUFood Recipes for Success

S01 E10 Growing the appetite for Canadian products internationally through Canada Brand Program- AAFC- Cheryl Donnelly

In this episode we are joined by Cheryl Donnelly, Senior Market Development Officer at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). With 14 years of experience in international affairs at AAFC, Cheryl has been instrumental in driving market development strategies and initiatives in regions such as the EU and the Middle East. Her expertise extends to leading the modernization of AAFC's Canada Brand Program, aimed at promoting Canadian agri-food and seafood products on the global stage. Cheryl has ...

1 year ago

36 minutes

SKUFood Recipes for Success

S01 E09 Passion for more than Produce- Eric Biddiscombe

In this episode, we're privileged to sit down with Eric, a seasoned leader with four decades of experience in the food and beverage industry. With thirty-three years on the retail side, Eric has honed his skills in distribution center operations, health and safety, process improvement, and more. His diverse expertise spans from quality assurance to procurement, bringing a wealth of knowledge to the table. But Eric's journey doesn't stop there. For seven years, he's lent his talents to the s...

1 year ago

29 minutes

SKUFood Recipes for Success

S01 E08 Developing ideas in the Kilted Kitchen- The Kilted Chef- Alain Bosse

In today's episode, we have the Kilted Chef, Alain Bosse grace our virtual kitchen. With his signature attire and boundless culinary creativity, the Kilted Chef has become a beloved figure in the culinary world. He has charmed audiences far and wide as an Ambassador of Atlantic Canadian Food and his unique culinary flair. Get ready for a delightful conversation filled with anecdotes, insights, and perhaps a dash of tartan charm as the Kilted Chef shares his passion for food, culture, and the ...

1 year ago

31 minutes

SKUFood Recipes for Success

S01 E07 Elevating a classic condiment- Smak Dab- Carly Minish-Wytinck

In this episode, we're delighted to sit down with Carly, a culinary innovator on a mission to elevate kitchen experiences through the power of mustard. As she embarked on her journey towards obtaining her Red Seal Certification, Carly discovered the transformative potential of mustard as a culinary secret weapon. With a simple spoonful, she realized how mustard could effortlessly elevate familiar dishes to new heights of flavor and complexity. Drawing on her expertise as a trained chef, Carly...

1 year ago

37 minutes