Good to Grow

Good to Grow Good to Grow is a team of food industry experts and business educators who create success for Canadian food and beverage brands.

We provide coaching, education, product development, branding and design, a commissary kitchen, and signature events!

06/19/2026

Full episode available on YouTube and Spotify!

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06/18/2026

Canada’s new National Food Security Strategy is about more than affordability.

It’s a recognition that food security and food entrepreneurship are matters of economic sovereignty.

One piece that caught our attention is the new $1 billion fund being developed through Farm Credit Canada for businesses that may not fit traditional lending models.

For many food and beverage brands, access to capital is often what determines whether they can scale production, expand capacity, and grow here in Canada.

This is one we’ll be watching closely.

David Speight has spent more than 25 years in the food industry, working his way from dishwasher to Executive Chef and D...
06/17/2026

David Speight has spent more than 25 years in the food industry, working his way from dishwasher to Executive Chef and Director of Culinary Operations at UBC Food Services. Today, he helps oversee one of the largest food service operations in BC while championing local suppliers and creating opportunities for food and beverage brands to grow.

In this conversation, David shares what institutions like UBC are really looking for, why local sourcing matters more than ever, and where he sees the biggest opportunities for brands looking to scale. Whether you’re an emerging food business or an established brand, this episode offers valuable insights into one of the most overlooked channels in the industry.

Thanyou so much for joining us in the pod David Speight

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06/17/2026

We’ve loved getting to know the Glutenull team through our Pitch & Plate events and the From The Ground Up Trade Show From The Ground Up Trade Show

Thank you, GluteNull Bakery for your warm hospitality and for welcoming us into your world. We loved learning more about your brand, your products, and the passion behind what you do! 🥰

06/16/2026

Learn in-person from a Food & Beverage expert with over 30 years of industry experience! 🙌

Foundations 100 is for those thinking about starting or have just started a food and beverage business OR for new and emerging businesses that feels a lack of foundational industry knowledge.

Some Key Learnings:

👉 The true costs of starting a successful food business
👉 How to price your product
👉 The different market channels to sell your products
👉 How to scale a recipe
👉 How to measure and extend shelf-life
👉 Compliant labeling
👉 Packaging for your product type
👉 Logistics and when to work with a distributor

🗓️ Tuesday, June 23rd
📍 Choices, Vancouver BC
🍽️ Lunch included

Link in Bio to Register

06/15/2026

We’re excited to announce that ‘The Heart of Food & Beverage’ is back for Season 2!

This season, we’re sitting down with the experts, innovators, and industry leaders working behind the scenes to help food and beverage businesses grow and thrive.

Get ready for insightful conversations, practical advice, and the stories shaping the future of the industry.

🎙️ Episode 1 is coming soon — stay tuned!

06/12/2026

Many newer or smaller brands rely on trial and error, but that can become expensive as you your business grows.

If you have any questions about product development, reach out for a free 15 min consult.

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06/09/2026

After working with hundreds of food and beverage brands, I’ve noticed the same questions come up over and over:

👉 Am I pricing my product properly?
👉 How do I get into retail stores?
👉 How many products should I launch with?

The truth? Most founders are trying to figure these things out on their own, and making costly mistakes along the way.

Join us in person alongside other food and beverage founders and learn the fundamentals you need to launch with confidence and build a stronger business from day one.

F100 In-Person
🗓️ Tuesday, June 23rd | 9am - 4pm
📍Choices Market, Vancouver

Link in bio for more details!

06/01/2026

Margin and markup are often used interchangeably, but they’re not the same thing.

It’s one of the most common pricing mistakes we see. Join us at our next in-person Foundations 100 class to learn the difference and gain the confidence to price your products profitably.

🗓️ Tuesday, June 23 | 9am - 4pm
📍 Choices Market, 2627 West 16th Ave Vancouver
🍴 Lunch included

Link in Bio to register

03/05/2026

Profitability is often shaped long before a product ever hits the market.

Small decisions in product development can have a big impact on things like:

✔️ Ingredient costs
✔️ Production efficiency
✔️ Yield consistency
✔️ Ingredient sourcing
✔️ How smoothly a product scales in manufacturing

When those details aren’t optimized early, they can quietly eat into your margins as production grows.

Product development isn’t just about perfecting a recipe, it’s about building a product that performs efficiently, consistently, and profitably in the real world.

Check out the PD services we offer
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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
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