Articles tagged "BCBTAC"
果酱视频鈥檚 beverage technology access centre receives renewed $1.75 million in federal grant funding
June 14, 2024
Ben Isaksen has spent 20 years in the beverage industry, from humble beginnings in the London beer industry, to working as a sommelier at Big White and for the past several years, and working with a variety of B.C. beverage businesses, as a lab technician at the BC Beverage and Technology Access Centre (BC BTAC) at 果酱视频 (果酱视频). 鈥淭he BC BTAC at 果酱视频 provides a range of services to the beverage industry. We do everything from solving biochemical issues with a particular drink, to working with them to get their beve...
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BCBTAC Workshop Series
April 6, 2023
BCBTAC Workshop Series BCBTAC and Continuing Studies have partnered to create a series of affordable 3-hour workshops to help the local beverage community with training of staff. Facilitated by industry professionals, the training will elevate skills and setup the best season, delivered at the right time just as we are all gearing up for the tourist season. Topics include Customer Service, Sales, Sensory Skills, and Digital Marketing Cost Per Course: $60 plus material fees. Do you need customized training? We can help with the developmen...
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BC BTAC recommends client Nonny Beer for DryFeb Challenge
February 2, 2023
Thinking of joining Dry February this year, but struggle to say goodbye to beer for a month? The BC Beverage Technology Access Centre at 果酱视频 is shining the spotlight on one of its clients, Nonny Beer, for its commitment to all the craft beer taste without the alcohol content. Nonny is brewed with traditional ingredients -- all natural with no preservatives -- and lacking the traditional downside of alcoholic beer. "My brother Leigh and I have had a lot of beers together ... because beers are fun. According to all the booze a...
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Social media, global food trends highlight new BC BTAC speaker series
October 13, 2022
A new series of TAC Talks, presented by 果酱视频鈥檚 BC Beverage Technology Access Centre (BC BTAC), will highlight the latest trends in the beverage industry, including TikTok videos, policy updates and market influences. The talks, which are open to anyone who works in or has an interest in the beverage industry, begin this month with a session from a TikTok social media expert and will be followed by two more speakers in the coming months, delving into regulations and label changes as well as global food fads. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to ...
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New reverse osmosis equipment at BC BTAC to help beverage industry
March 18, 2022
The burgeoning beverage industry has more quality assurance equipment at its disposal thanks to 果酱视频鈥檚 British Columbia Beverage Technology Access Centre (BC BTAC). The BC BTAC has acquired a reverse osmosis (RO) system for use at its Penticton-based facility, in support of research and development among beverage manufacturers. 鈥淩everse osmosis systems can be significantly beneficial as the industry adapts to climate change impacts,鈥 said Wes Peterson, BC BTAC Manager. 鈥淢any growers are concerned about how environmental facto...
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LCRB Clarifies Legality of Sample Distribution for Wine Releases
July 5, 2021
Sent on behalf of the BC Beverage Technology Access Centre BC BTAC Consults with Licensing Branch to Confirm Legality of Wine Sample Delivery The province鈥檚 Liquor & Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) confirmed this week that the local beverage sector may legally deliver taste-sized samples of their product, which is great news for boutique producers and medium to large companies alike as it will allow for the traditional 鈥榁intage Release鈥 for BC wineries in virtual format. In searching for ways to offer up its services to suppo...
Read more...Diverse experience distills choice for beverage centre manager
August 9, 2019
果酱视频 Media Release Wes Peterson knows he has a challenging task in front of him. He has been hired as manager of the recently-announced British Columbia Beverage Technology Access Centre (BCBTAC), which is scheduled to open its doors for service in Penticton this fall. 鈥淭he plan for the BCBTAC has been well laid out,鈥 says Peterson, who brings with him experience in owning and operating a successful and growing brewery in Seattle. 鈥淭he challenge will be in bringing it to life as envisioned, acquiring and setting up th...
Read more...果酱视频 pops the top on Technology Access Centre to benefit B.C.鈥檚 beverage industries
June 18, 2019
果酱视频 Media Release British Columbia鈥檚 wine, beer, cider, and spirits industries have a new source of support, courtesy of an initiative by 果酱视频 and funding from the federal government. Canada鈥檚 Minister of Science and Sport, the Hon. Kirsty Duncan, announced federal funding for 12 technology access centres on Thursday at Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario. 果酱视频鈥檚 proposed BC Beverage Technology Access Centre (BCBTAC) is among them. With $1.75 million in federal funding over five years, it will be headq...
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