5 EASY WAYS TO GREEN YOUR PET CARE THIS EARTH DAY
While Earth Day is often a time to reflect on how we can minimize our negative impact on the environment, it’s the perfect occasion to think about ways to…
GUEST RECIPE: SHIRA MCDERMOTT’S MACEDONIAN CHICKPEAS & EGGPLANT
It's no secret that we're a little obsessed with GRAIN. That's why we thought we'd spread the love by sharing some delicious recipes from GRAIN founder Shira McDermott - who…
SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE NEW PRODUCTS AT Spud EDMONTON RIGHT NOW
At Spud, when we're super excited about a new product we can't stop talking about it. Instead of just going on and on to our friends and family, we thought…
SUPPORT LOCAL AND SUSTAINABILITY: JOIN Spud’S AMBASSADOR FAMILY!
At Spud, our mission is to support local and highlight sustainability to connect you with clean, bountiful, and nourishing food. We build relationships with vendors and farmers--people we trust--and the…
WONDERING WHY BROCCOLI IS SO EXPENSIVE RECENTLY? OUR PRODUCE BUYER CAN SHED SOME LIGHT
I'm sure you notice that produce prices can fluctuate from week to week, and you probably wonder what's behind the changes. Sometimes it's obvious, like when prices change due to the…
Shira McDermott
Shira McDermott is a Vancouver-based entrepreneur with a focus on food developed from almost 25 years of working in the grocery and foodservice industries. She is the co-founder of GRAIN…
WE’VE GOT YOUR WHAT’S IN-SEASON GUIDE FOR APRIL
Eating what’s locally in-season isn’t just some passing food trend. When you’re eating food that has been grown locally, you’ll find that your selection will change throughout the year--but don’t…
WHAT MAKES Spud STAND OUT FROM OTHER GROCERY STORES?
At Spud, we take our food seriously. We want to make sure that our children’s grandchildren live in a pretty awesome world. This means we think about how our…
HOW Spud KEEPS FOOD OUT OF THE LANDFILL, AND HOW YOU CAN REDUCE FOOD WASTE TOO
Did you know that close to half of all food produced worldwide is wasted? Yep, whether it’s discarded in processing, transport, supermarkets or kitchens, this unbelievable statistic is quite real,…
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: SHIRA AND JANNA FROM GRAIN
In honor of International Women’s Day, we're highlighting some inspiring female entrepreneurs we've had the privilege of partnering with here at Spud. Introducing Shira McDermott and Janna Bishop, the lovely…
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