Vancouver Island Brewing, like so many of our West Coast partners, is an iconic brand that is tremendously committed to sustainability. Because that’s one of our core values as well, there’s a particular magic that occurs when we collaborate on sustainability-focused projects. Vancouver Island Brewing’s Pod Pack, which includes the folding carton we designed, is … Continued
When Zac Brown and Julie Powell took ownership of Alderlea Vineyards in 2017, it was already one of Vancouver Island’s oldest and most respected vineyards. Former owners Roger and Nancy Dosman had “laid it out meticulously,” says Julie. “It was a very healthy vineyard that produced wine with a great reputation.” And it was clear … Continued
In many ways, the Scenic Road Cider Co. story is a classic one in their industry. A group of friends started inspiring each other to change course, and build something new. In the case of dual husband-and-wife teams, the Johals and the Sebastians, that “something new” was a cidery on a property with decades of … Continued
When a product is gaining major buzz, its packaging must match expectations. Mountain Munchies Inc. is such a product—and we’re happy to be helping them smooth their way to market omnipresence with shipping boxes that fulfill the hype. Essentially, Mountain Munchies Inc. is a dream come true. Using patented technology, the company has created a … Continued
Eric Willard, Director of Purchasing and Logistics can remember a time when he was working at an orchard and hardly any cider was made in Washington State. At the time, Eric was the Director of Operations of his city’s first cidery since Prohibition—Seattle Cider Company —he’s had a front-row seat to massive change. “Washington was … Continued
NÜTRL Vodka. We only need to say those two words for you get a sense of Goodridge&Williams Distilling’s impact on the spirits industry. NÜTRL which is only one of the BC-based distiller’s sub-brands has taken the world by storm with its crafted vodka sodas. At this point, their white minimally designed cans are nearly as … Continued
When Solecito Foods Andrea Blendl considers the advantages and disadvantages of running an authentic Mexican food company with her (authentic Mexican) family, she laughs. “You know, you’re very honest with family,” she says, “that’s good sometimes…and not so good other times.” As co-director of business operations, along with her father, Fernando Blendl, Andrea has watched … Continued
Avi Gill laughs when he thinks about the fact that the Farming Karma Fruit Co. was partly inspired by his orchardist parents’ talk of retirement. After all, his father Karma and mother Kuku have been growing apples for over thirty years. Certain habits die hard. But when the Gill family decided to branch out into … Continued
When we picture the type of entrepreneur who is steering our world towards a more sustainable future, we picture Nature Bee Beeswax Wraps ’ Katie Gamble. Katie’s company provides a “simple, natural, and beautiful alternative to plastic wrap” in the form of beeswax-embedded food wraps. Without a doubt, it’s a product whose time has come. … Continued
When Jonathan Schow, Big Marble Farms Inc Vice President of Sales and Marketing, reflects on the impact of COVID-19, it’s easy to connect with the purpose of his work. “These days, everyone is scrambling to find ‘normal’. And we know that people feel much more secure if their supply of local food is safe.” Big … Continued