Diversity and inclusion

From family tables to Canadian kitchens

May 20, 2026

Product develops, Stephanie Handy and Malek El-Aooiti, preparing a dish for Asian heritage month.

This Asian Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting Stephanie Handy and Malek El-Aooiti, product developers from our Brands team, who bring both professional and cultural expertise to the products they share with Canadians.

Watch(Open in a new tab) as Stephanie prepares an Indonesian-style soup from her family’s culinary tradition using Vermicelli Longkou Pancit Sotanghon from our Control Brand Rooster™, while Malek makes hummus inspired by his Middle Eastern roots using PC Organics™ Chickpeas.

Together, their work reflects a shared goal: bringing authentic flavours and high-quality ingredients to Canadians and making it easier to explore global cuisines at home.

Check our their family recipes: