
What's Cooking with Florane & Aurélie
What’s Cooking with Florane and Aurélie is a podcast series on food and beverage and all things Québec, produced by the Québec Government Offices in New York and Los Angeles, and co-hosted by Commercial Attachées Florane Gambert-Jouan et Aurélie Brown.
Episodes
17 episodes
From Quebec to the World: The Sweet Success of Biscuit Leclerc
Ever wondered what it takes to turn a beloved Quebec snack brand into a global sensation? In this episode, we’re sitting down with Julie Therrien—Sales Director for Western Canada & Export at Groupe Leclerc and VP of the Food Executives Clu...
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31:07

How a Frozen Idea Revolutionized Healthy Convenience with Evive CEO Dominic Dubé
How do you turn a homemade smoothie idea into a thriving wellness brand? In this candid conversation, we sit down with Dominic Dubé, the visionary founder behind Evive Nutrition, the company that reinvented the smoothie with its iconic frozen c...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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34:21
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A Deep Dive into Sports Licensing with MLB Players Inc.’s Hard Goods Manager - Lainie De La Oz
This month, we sit down with Lainie De La Oz, Hard Goods Licensing Manager at MLB Players Inc., to trace her career path, from her early days at CLPG Wildbrain to her current role shaping the future of baseball merchandise. Get ready for an ins...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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21:45

Fishwife: Making Waves in the World of Gourmet Tinned Seafood
Step into the enchanting world of Fishwife, the Californian company making waves in the gourmet food industry, one tin of fish at a time. In this episode, we sit down with Head of Sales Pierre Jamet to explore the brand’s journey, from its succ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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38:33

From Paris to NYC: Anthony Battaglia on Bringing Angelina Paris Iconic Elegance to America
Join Anthony Battaglia as he shares the story of introducing Angelina Paris USA, the iconic Parisian tea house, to the U.S. Discover how he balances tradition and innovation while bringing its legendary pastries and hot chocolate to American fo...
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Season 2
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26:40

Unlocking Licensing Success with Stu Seltzer
In this episode of What's Cooking with Florane & Aurelie, we sit down with Stu Seltzer, President of Seltzer Licensing Group, to explore the art and strategy behind successful licensing deals. Stu shares his expertise on how brands...
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38:13

Industry Insights with Glenn Cunningham Director of Center Store at Village Supermarkets Inc. ShopRite | Fairway | Gourmet Garage
Join us for a conversation with Glenn Cunningham, Director of Center Store at Village Supermarket, part of the Wakefern Food Corp. With 25 years in retail, Glenn shares insights on scaling brands in the Northeast, connecting with consumers, sta...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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17:09

Building a Successful Chocolate Brand with Jake Karls, Co-Founder of Mid-Day Squares
Season 2 is here! We're kicking off with Jake Karls, Co-Founder of Mid-Day Squares, diving into what it takes to build a successful chocolate brand. With transparency and honesty—two cor...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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29:33

Mastering Amazon with Priscilla Doiron
Listen to the Key Advice on Mastering Listing on Amazon with Ad Strategist at PS Amazon Pros Priscilla Doiron !Connect with Priscilla Doiron on Linkedin
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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24:03

Broker or No Broker: Navigating Retail's Complex Landscape
Join us for an engaging episode where we interview Aaron Barnholt, President of Cultivate CPG. We'll delve into the hot topics surrounding brokerage services, providing clarity on this crucial aspect of the retail world. Whether you're a season...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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30:50

From buyer to turned wholesale consultant, dive into the world of Alli Ball, a multi-faceted professional of the food industry.
We had a wonderful time interviewing Allison Ball, the founder & CEO of
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50:26

Guaranteeing Brand Longevity with naturSource's VP of Sales
naturSource: Sustaining Success for 40+ Years! Join us as we delve into sales strategies, sustainability, and future initiatives with naturSource's VP of Sales, Catherine Sumague. Gain valuable insights into the longevity of the food indu...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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19:39

From Scraps to Success: The Loop Mission Journey
In this episode, we delve into the timeless issue of food waste alongside Loop Mission's dynamic co-founders, Julie Poitras-Saulnier and David Coté. Learn firsthand how they transformed the challenge of food waste into a profitable business and...
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27:52
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A Journey of Professional Growth: A Conversation with Josianne Légaré, CCO at Baxters North America and Former Senior VP of US Sales at Lassonde
Join us as we sit down with Josianne Légare, former Senior VP of US Sales at Lassonde and current Chief Commercial Officer at Baxters North America. In this episode, we explore the essential principles of advancing your career in business. From...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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26:30
Brotherly Crunch: The Bad Monkey Popcorn Story
Join us as we explore the savory journey of two brothers, Fabio and Joseph Zeppilli, who turned their shared passion for popcorn into a household name. From kitchen experiments to nationwide distribution, discover the secrets behind their irres...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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26:15

Cracking Success: Fair & Square's Gut-Friendly Cracker Venture
Join us in this episode as we sit down with visionary founder of Fair & Square, Alex Duong. Uncover his inspiring journey behind their gut-friendly cracker venture exploring challenges, triumphs, and the passion driving the success of this ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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28:01

Maman Bakery's Recipe for Success
This month "What's Cooking with Flo & Aurelie" meet with Benjamin Sormonte co-founder of Maman Bakery. Join them as the three delve into the world of entrepreneurship, explore the joys and challenges of owning and running a business in the ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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20:55
