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S01 E37 Comeback Season: Building a Brand Rooted in Redemption
May 8, 2026
35m 58s
S01 E36: Bites of Wisdom: Building a Brand That Sees Ahead
Apr 23, 2026
41m 51s
S01 E35: Layered Success: Building a Crave-Worthy Brand Without Cutting Corners
Apr 16, 2026
38m 45s
S01 E34 Beyond Borders: The Art of Global Brand Expansion
Mar 26, 2026
41m 44s
S01 E33: Sustaining Brands and Minds: Leadership Beyond the Label
Mar 12, 2026
36m 39s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/8/26 | ![]() S01 E37 Comeback Season: Building a Brand Rooted in Redemption | In this episode of SKUFood Recipes for Success, we sit down with Emily O’Brien, founder of Comeback Snacks, whose journey from incarceration to building a purpose driven brand is redefining what it means to make a comeback. Her story is a powerful example that your past does not define your future, and that resilience can be the foundation for something much bigger. Emily shares how she transformed adversity into opportunity, starting Comeback Snacks from her favourite snack, popcorn, while i... | 35m 58s | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | ![]() S01 E36: Bites of Wisdom: Building a Brand That Sees Ahead | In this episode of SKUFood Recipes for Success, we sit down with Cathline James, founder of Wise Bites, a purpose driven snack brand redefining what it means to be truly inclusive in food. Built on the belief that everyone deserves access to safe, nutritious options, Wise Bites has carved out a unique space in the better for you category with products that are free from the top 11 allergens while still delivering on taste and function. What started as a personal mission has grown into a forwa... | 41m 51s | ||||||
| 4/16/26 | ![]() S01 E35: Layered Success: Building a Crave-Worthy Brand Without Cutting Corners | In this episode of SKUFood Recipes for Success, we sit down with Carolyne McIntyre Jackson, co-founder of Crave Cupcakes, a nationally recognized, award-winning bakery brand that has grown from a single neighbourhood shop into a multi-channel business across Western Canada. What started with a simple goal, serve really good cake made from real ingredients and a commitment to from-scratch baking has evolved into a beloved brand known for quality, consistency, and connection. Today, Crave Cupca... | 38m 45s | ||||||
| 3/26/26 | ![]() S01 E34 Beyond Borders: The Art of Global Brand Expansion | In this episode of SKUFood Recipes for Success, we sit down with Jennifer Frame, a marketing and innovation strategist with more than 18 years of experience across retail, FMCG, luxury, and technology in both Canada and Europe. Originally from Nova Scotia and now based in Geneva, Switzerland, Jennifer has built a career helping brands sharpen their positioning, clarify their growth strategy, and expand with confidence. Her experience spans global leaders like Procter & Gamble and Manor AG... | 41m 44s | ||||||
| 3/12/26 | ![]() S01 E33: Sustaining Brands and Minds: Leadership Beyond the Label | In this episode of SKUFood Recipes for Success, we sit down with Peter Neal, co-founder of Neal Brothers Foods and a passionate advocate for mental health and human-centred leadership. For more than three decades, Peter has helped build one of Canada’s most respected family-owned CPG brands, known for their signature tortilla chips and salsas which has grown to encompass over 50 products including Crank Coffee. Alongside growing Neal Brothers Foods, he also took on the complex challenge of di... | 36m 39s | ||||||
| 2/12/26 | ![]() S01 E32: Growing Beyond the Field: Scaling Terra Beata from Farm to Global Markets | In this episode of SKUFood Recipes for Success, we sit down with John Ernst, a next-generation leader from Terra Beata Farms, one of Atlantic Canada’s most recognized cranberry growers and processors. After graduating from the Smith School of Business with a passion for entrepreneurship, John stepped into the family business during a period of rapid growth and hasn’t looked back. Over the past six years, he has played a key role in expanding Terra Beata’s reach across retail, food service, an... | 39m 45s | ||||||
| 1/8/26 | ![]() S01 E31: Disrupting Snacking: How Mid-Day Squares Created a Community | In this episode of SKUFood Recipes for Success, we sit down with Jake Karls, the unapologetically authentic and refreshingly relatable Co-founder & Chief Rainmaker of Mid-Day Squares, the good-for-you chocolate brand that went from a Montreal condo kitchen to tens of millions of bars sold across thousands of retail stores. Jake brings a no-BS approach to brand building. For him, the real differentiator isn’t just product innovation—it’s human connection, consistent storytelling, and havin... | 39m 33s | ||||||
| 12/11/25 | ![]() S01 E30: The Future of Conscious Snacking: Lessons From Humble Chips | In this episode of SKUFood Recipes for Success, we sit down with Jeff Lahey, Co-Founder & COO of Humble Chips, the brand turning organic potatoes and a sustainability-first mindset into a movement in snack food. With more than 20 years of experience across Frito-Lay, Guru Organic Energy, and Amplify Snack Brands (SkinnyPop), Jeff brings deep industry insight and a mission to create snacks that are good for consumers and the planet. Jeff and his co-founder saw a major gap in the “better-fo... | 41m 46s | ||||||
| 12/4/25 | ![]() S01 E29: Mushroom Protein, Cultivated Ambition & The Better Butchers | In this episode of SKUFood Recipes for Success, we sit down with Mitchell Scott, co-founder & CEO of The Better Butchers, a Canadian brand building the next generation of meat alternatives. Mitchell comes with deep experience in the food industry, he previously co-founded another major alternative-protein brand and now is on a mission to remove animals from the food chain while building purpose-driven CPG brands. In our conversation, Mitchell shares how The Better Butchers use... | 36m 23s | ||||||
| 11/26/25 | ![]() S01 E28: The SPICE Journey: Unlocking Under-represented Food Entrepreneurs | In this episode of SKUFood Recipes for Success, we sit down with Natalie Frederick-Wilson, Business Advisor at the Centre for Women in Business and program lead for SPICE – the Specialized Program in Cooking Entrepreneurship. With a focus on empowering under-represented women—particularly Black Nova Scotian, Indigenous, immigrant, and newcomer entrepreneurs—Natalie shares how SPICE helps food founders turn their passion for cooking into sustainable, scalable businesses. From accessing commerc... | 44m 17s | ||||||
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| 11/20/25 | ![]() S01 E27: Brand Stories That Sell: What Makes a Story Stick in CPG | In this episode of SKUFood Recipes for Success, we sit down with Pedja Radjenović, a CPG strategist who helps founders transform their brand stories into strategies that actually sell. After building multi-million dollar brands at Molson Coors and Carlsberg, Pedja discovered that the difference between a good product and a great brand comes down to one thing, how well you tell your story. With experience leading brand growth across borders, he understands the nuances of positioning, messaging... | 40m 56s | ||||||
| 10/30/25 | ![]() S01 E26: 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... | 36m 33s | ||||||
| 10/23/25 | ![]() 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... | 42m 37s | ||||||
| 10/16/25 | ![]() 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... | 43m 29s | ||||||
| 9/25/25 | ![]() 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... | 45m 33s | ||||||
| 9/11/25 | ![]() 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... | 43m 08s | ||||||
| 9/4/25 | ![]() 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... | 37m 33s | ||||||
| 8/28/25 | ![]() 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... | 38m 12s | ||||||
| 8/14/25 | ![]() 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... | 36m 27s | ||||||
| 8/11/25 | ![]() 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... | 33m 22s | ||||||
| 7/31/25 | ![]() 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... | 35m 27s | ||||||
| 7/24/25 | ![]() 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... | 36m 43s | ||||||
| 6/25/25 | ![]() 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... | 38m 26s | ||||||
| 6/19/25 | ![]() 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... | 29m 56s | ||||||
| 5/23/25 | ![]() 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... | 38m 11s | ||||||
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