LIVEN Protein Kefir

05/12/2026

Special thanks to

As much as we are attached to our first creation, the business angle can sometimes be sharp enough to cut out the old to make way for the new.

On a personal note... What an amazing experience and test of industriousness and creativity. Relentlessly resourceful just to stay afloat. I learned so much, actually really excited for what's next.

I really wish the omega 3 kefir had more time to shine, the communication and feedback that the idea alone has received is astonishing.

So much so that we think the gut brain connection may be better shared through another form 😘

We believe the mission is becoming more clear.

Can we use the gut/brain connection to share a new level of self awareness for all.

If we all made food choices with the gut/brain connection in mind, we could have less illness, we could have more clarity, more energy and vitality, more would be possible. Especially with brain health on the line. Those that have had their brain and/or mind compromised know how important this can be. I can't be the only one thinking this.

Wouldn't it be crazy if we all had our brain health on our mind just a little bit more, wouldn't that be such an undeniable way to propagate more self awareness for everyone?

In a time where things are changing so rapidly and growing so complex with all the information at our fingertips... Isn't it time to have our brain health on our minds? We're going to need all the brain power we can get for the challenges at hand in society these days.

If only there was a super convenient and yummy way we could share the gut brain connection, wouldn't that be a treat.

Have a nice day!

Rich.

02/13/2026

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Happy Valentines day folks ! 😘 See you Saturday the 14th at 10AM !

02/13/2026

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Our February 14th Market Map - Who are you bringing to the market?

01/09/2026

Jan 10th - Farm Food Mini Market in the community room ! 10am-1pm
Although normal market Saturdays are still set for Jan 17th return, we wanted to support our biggest supporters with a farmer focused Mini Market while we all enjoy the rest of our holiday! Now even our regular vendors can come to enjoy the fruits of labor of our communities farmers. Lochaber Growers Westernwind FarmCornect Family FarmCrossroads Valley FarmSix Maples FarmKnoydart FarmCashew Bros Tell your friends !

12/05/2025

The November session of The Leap was a triller, well it was fun anyway, maybe not a triller. We don't host murder mysteries, we host discussions ot help founders build better companies faster. We worked with a solid team of founders including, all four members of our Bio Segment, a group developing new products and services for the bio economy.

The subject matter was the link between innovation-differentiation-positioning. We had a presentation covering some of the key principles of how to use innovation to enhance the value of a company's offerings with particularly emphasis on value proposition positioning.

And then we had LIVEN Protein Kefir founder Rich Grant provide an overview of their new upcoming product launch. It was fascinating as this new product is more than a year in development, moves the products line into new territory and broadens the positioning of the company. Importantly, it provided the founders a current real example of how an innovation can add new value, deeper relationship with existing customers and add one or more new customer segments.

Rich did a fabulous job and received meaningful feedback we know he appreciate. A special shout out to everyone, we appreciate the effort and energy. Once again, the Leap crowd kept the conversation going all the way to the library front door. You just can't get those innovators to stop talking. :)

We are not planning a working session in December, but rather a community gathering over a beverage and a discussion about where to bring the leap next. Mark Wednesday, December 17th at 6:30 PM on your calendar. A little later we will be joining a trivia night for Antigonish Community Food Bank hosted by Candid Brewing Company on College St. So, bring a food donation and your thinking caps. I will be a fun night.

We are planning a special January series helping companies build Operating Plans for 2026. Operating plans are where the rubber hits the road, or as a COO from another time used to say “the blocking and tackling of business success."

It will be four weekly sessions delivered online from the comfort of our home, likely at 7:00 PM each Monday starting on January 6th. Look for ads and reach out on Messager to receive an invite. Everyone at our November’s session has already signed up. There are no prerequisite requirements and no costs.

If you are just working on an idea, our monthly session in January will also be online and will focus on crystalizing an IDEA, how to quickly establish if it has merit. We also meet with people to discuss their ideas. We do that all the time. Don't hesitate.

11/20/2025

11/02/2025

FOR THOSE ASKING HOW THEY CAN SUPPORT JAMAICA 🇯🇲 Please see the attached photo for details.

Our hearts are heavy after seeing the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. Many of our hardworking Jamaican team members here at Forever Green have families and communities back home who have been deeply affected — and we want to do our part to help them rise above this disaster. 💚

All funds will go toward purchasing food and essentials to fill crates that will be shipped to Jamaica at the end of November — supporting our workers, their families, and their communities as they rebuild.

We are at the market in Antigonish on Saturdays or you can e transfer [email protected] and we will send you photos of your tickets. Please send name and phone number with e transfer.