Some people think vegan shortbread is an oxymoron, because butter is the very essence of shortbread. But you'll be changing minds all over the place with these little cookies. I made these and brought them to the SPUD headquarters, where…
Last Friday, September 27th the world witnessed the largest climate protest and one of the biggest global protests in history (1). Almost every country around the world witnessed students skip school, businesses close their doors, and employees walk out…
Some Burnaby businesses are getting some recognition by making the shortlist for regional entrepreneurial awards. Earnst & Young has announced its 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year Pacific finalists, and the list includes four Burnaby businesses in three categories. SPUD.ca CEO…
How much do we really know about rhubarb? Probably best known for its signature pink hue and presence in pies and crumbles, you might be surprised to learn that rhubarb is still classified as a vegetable. Perhaps even more shocking,…
Adrienne Uy CFO and COO, Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery (SPUD.ca) Uy demonstrated strong leadership at SPUD, a Canadian grocer with brick-and-click operations; under her watch, the company piloted Be Fresh Marketplace and Food-X Urban Delivery, and one of its biggest…
While the world begins to realize the magnitude of plastic pollution in our oceans, an even bigger threat to our aquatic neighbours is also looming large. As microplastics increase in the ocean, the number of marine creatures is in…
When we talk and think about producing food, rarely do we thank the invisible farmer who does some of the most critical work for us. This invisible farmer is the honey bee. Honey bees are essential to our food system…
Milk has been a staple of the human diet since as early as 9000 BC in parts of Asia, but it wasn’t until the last 500 years when milk became much more industrialized and widespread as a result of European…
Many a time, when we’re browsing the chocolate aisle at a grocery store, we come across certain products that are certified Fairtrade or fair-trade equivalent, and it may be a deciding factor for some of us, but have you ever…
Food security was deemed a human right back in 1948. Today, our planet is still able to produce enough food to feed our global population and yet for a third year in a row, world hunger has increased (1).…
