Meet Vancouver Island parents Casey and Graeme, the makers behind Beany Bites, nutritious snacks created with little ones in mind. Inspired by their son Jude, Beany Bites began in their family kitchen with a mission to pack plant-based protein and plenty of goodness into every bite. We sat down with co-founder Casey to learn how their son’s love for their homemade smoothie melts helped turn a homemade snack into a growing family business!Meet Vancouver Island parents Casey and Graeme, the makers behind Beany Bites, nutritious snacks created with little ones in mind. Inspired by their son Jude, Beany Bites began in their family kitchen with a mission to pack plant-based protein and plenty of goodness into every bite. We sat down with co-founder Casey to learn how their son’s love for their homemade smoothie melts helped turn a homemade snack into a growing family business!

Meet the duo behind East Van's Stik Ice Pops! 🍧 Jody and Hilary handcraft small-batch, non-dairy ice pops using only real ingredients, none of the unnecessary extras. They started Stik after noticing a gap in the market for healthier frozen treats that both kids and grown-ups would enjoy. Five years later, they're still keeping things fresh with fun, seasonal flavours, collaborating with local producers, and bringing even more B.C. goodness to every pop. 🍓🍋💚

Meet Laura Cuñer DuBois, the visionary behind Coquitlam’s own Avafina Organics, a plant-based brand known for creations like Chiaviar, a chia seed spread inspired by traditional caviar, to Queen Cheese, a line of smooth spreadable dairy-free cheeses. Laura shares the inspiration behind the brand, her passion for organic living, and what continues to drive Avafina’s commitment to quality and sustainability.

Meet West Coast duo Justin and Julia, the makers behind Lively, a new functional prebiotic pop. Made with apple cider vinegar to support gut health, Lively lets you enjoy classic flavours you know and love, with a little something extra for your digestion. We sat down with co-founder Julia Luu to get the scoop on how this all started!

It’s a pleasure to introduce you to Kimberly and Jasmine, the mother-daughter team behind Big Mountain Foods! This Vancouver company was one of the pioneers in the plant-based protein movement, bringing veggie patties to the market in the 1980s. Continuing to innovate and expand, their recent development of revolutionary soy-free tofu products is ensuring that their mission of “creating food for everyone at the dinner table” is being met. Learn more about this fantastic family business in our mini interview.