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Helping ⭐️ brands scale and grow 🌱 in the Canadian 🇨🇦 CPG space. 🚲 + 🐈‍⬛ + ☕️ racing and riding all the bikes 🤠 2027 loading… 👀

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Come tag along with us for a mini grocery spree at the newest Healthy Planet Location - North Etobicoke!

Finding some top choices for snacks, drinks, kitchen staples and more! Canadian options too!!

#newstore #healthyeating #sample #grandopening #canadian

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Being part of Canadian Women in Food has been one of the most beautiful parts of this journey.
It’s not just networking. It’s voice notes before big meetings. It’s “call me if you need to vent.” It’s celebrating each other’s wins like they’re our own.
There’s something powerful about being surrounded by women who don’t compete — they uplift.
This Women’s International Day, we’re celebrating the women building, supporting, cheering, and showing up for each other every single day.
We rise together. Always

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Happy International Women's Day 🎉

We’re so lucky at Borealis to work with so many incredible women. Makers, founders, leaders, buyers, merchandisers, creatives who are building amazing brands and shaping this industry every day.

Smart🧡Driven💚Supportive🩷Inspiring

Not to mention the women in our lives (moms, sisters, friends and partners) who support our journey.

The Borealis community is stronger because of them 🌺

From the B-Team

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First time exhibiting at CHFA.

I chose Vancouver.

First time flying since I arrived in Canada.

So many firsts in one show — and every single one unforgettable.
I’ve walked this show before and heard about its legendary energy…

But exhibiting? That’s a whole different level.
I felt like a fish out of water more than once.
And yet —

Every time I saw a familiar face, I almost burst into tears.
There were so many of them.

That’s the beauty of the CPG world.
It’s competitive, yes — but it’s also a close-knit community.

Thank you @cahealthfood for creating that space.
Thank you @lcgfoods for building such a seamless pavilion and making us feel at home.
And thank you to everyone who stopped by, met our Mama and sisters, and listened to our story.

On to the next one. 🌶️

#CHFAWest #FirstTimeExhibitor #CPGCommunity #WomenInBusiness #immigrantfounder

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🚨 BIG BIG BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
We’re going FULL FANCY on Feb 1:
Rude Mama is officially getting a premium placement at @wholefoodscanada (Ontario)! 🛒🌶️✨

You know what’s better than Valentine’s Day?
Your crush noticing you…
...and agreeing to go on THE DATE with you. 💅💘

That’s what Whole Foods did. So yeah, I’m shutting my inbox and practicing my pole dance.

Come grab Rude Mama, make it official, and be our Valentine this year.
We’re spicy, loyal, and on shelf now. Let's mingle 🥳🥳😘😘

#WholeFoodsGlowUp #HotSauceValentine #SpicyAndSingle #ShelfLevelUp #ShelfLoveStory

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BIG news: WE MADE IT, Y’ALL!! 😭🌶️✨
Rude Mama and I couldn't have come this far without YOUR love, hustle, and support...and honestly… we’re still soaking it in

Even Luna did a double bark when she heard. 🐶💥
From kitchen dreams to major milestones—this one's for every single one of you who cheered, bought, reposted, and believed.

We’re just getting started.

#RudeMama #ImmigrantBuilt #WomenInBusiness #communitymadethis

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I feel so proud putting this together. From 70+ stores when we filmed Dragons’ Den to knocking on the door of 100—this one hits different. 🥹🔥

Let’s roll the tape on the major retailers carrying Rude Mama now… and guess who’s landing in 2026.

Correct guess wins a special gift—drop it in the comments. 🌶️💋

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Teaser is out
We’re buttering the deed with a smile and a wink to prepare for a life-changing drop.
Thinking of a holiday “kissing booth” special to seal the deal

Circle November 20 and keep your notifications on.

#RudeMama #DragonsDen #ss20 #SaveTheDate #HolidayPromo #SpicyLaunch #TeaserDrop #November20 #BigReveal #RudeMama #LaunchAlert #HolidaySeason #spicynews

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#CHFANOW is HERE, and so is Canadian Women in Food! 💪🇨🇦

We’re back tomorrow for the final day push and to put our goals front and center:

💜 Visibility for women-led food businesses
💜 Connection that sparks real opportunity
💜 And always — Collaboration over competition

So, if you’re discovering new brands, looking for inspiring stories, or building meaningful partnerships, stop by and experience the power of women supporting women in food.

👋 Let’s make everyday count — together.

#CWIF #CanadianWomenInFood #CHFANOW2025 #WomenInFood #WomenSupportingWomen

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Great ride around the Aspotogan with some bfs and new peeps ♥️

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Thank you to Mountain2 for your support with retailer and distribution connections and partnerships! 🫶

Your help and expertise will be with us for years to come! 🙏

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We’re officially on the shelves at Whole Foods Market Canada! Find your favourite Green Sun Snacks next time you shop – healthy just got more delicious.#greensunfoods #healthyindulgence #betterforyou

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