Triestina Pasta
Triestina Pasta & Provisions offers handcrafted or bronze-die-extruded artisan pastas, gnocchi, focaccia, Italian dolci, cheeses and charcuterie. Made in Victoria using local organic wheat and seasonal ingredients, everything is slow-dried or lovingly prepared by Italian chef Massimo Buggini for authentic West Coast flavours. Visit their new store in Saanichton or order online. lapastatriestina.com
Benny
Benny delivers a “better-for-you” energy drink created by UVic grads who were looking for a drink that gave energy that didn’t soon fizzle out. It blends yerba mate with brain-boosting adaptogens like lion’s mane, reishi and ashwagandha—offering a jitter-free, low-sugar boost that supports focus and wellness. Find Benny online or in various stores on Vancouver Island and beyond! drinkbenny.com Launched in 2024, Old Habits Fermentation in Port Alberni brings West Coast flavour to a classic Vancouver Island staple. Their fish sauce, made with only two simple ingredients—local wild-caught seafood and barrel-aged salt fermentation—delivers savoury depth without artificial additives. oldhabitsfermentationco.com
