Food and Beverages Tech Review: Specials Magazine

Quench Canada simplifies access to great-tasting and consistently available water by eliminating the many inefficiencies associated with bottled water in the workplace. It's turnkey program sets a new standard for workplace hydration by fully managing the solution on behalf of its clients, from installation to service and support. With a cost-effective monthly rental model, customers can access point-of-use machines that dispense filtered still water, sparkling options and chewable ice. Pricing remains consistent regardless of usage, eliminating hidden costs. The machines are tailored to fit any layout, scale, or workplace culture and connect directly to the building’s waterlines. The need for deliveries and refills disappears, making it easy for companies to effortlessly scale as their requirements evolve. Distinguishing Quench is its customer-first approach embedded in every aspect of the business. Whether through tailored hydration solutions delivered by a knowledgeable sales team, dependable onsite service from skilled technicians, or dedicated support from the customer care team, Quench remains laser-focused on serving every customer. Clients ranging from small businesses to over 75 percent of Fortune 500 companies benefit from the same standard of excellence. “Customer first philosophy is not just a slogan for us,” says Montreal-based VP, David Lacombe. “It's a culture that empowers every employee to act with the customer's best interest in mind and to always create a consistently outstanding experience across every touch point.” This commitment becomes crucial as many companies struggle with rising prices, frequent delivery delays, ongoing environmental concerns, and the heavy lifting and storage strain associated with bottled water. But for Quench’s high-end, multi-location clients, the primary challenge is delivering a consistent, high-quality hydration experience to employees across all locations. Quench solves these challenges through three key strengths: an unmatched variety of solutions, experienced leadership, and a dedicated team. It offers one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the market, including bottle-free water coolers, sparkling and flavored water dispensers, and ice machines. All systems are powered by advanced filtration technology that guarantees fresh and clean water anywhere in Canada. With over 30 years of industry experience and a market presence across North America, Quench is trusted by a broad spectrum of organizations, from schools and hospitals to factories, hotels, retailers, and thousands of small businesses. This deep expertise means it understands its clients' operational pain points and delivers solutions designed to meet real-world demands.

“There are two ways to preserve food, refrigeration and oxygen removal. That science has been known for years. But while refrigeration is everywhere, oxygen removal has not rarely been applied practically,” says Bruce Roesner, CEO and co-founder of GreenLifeTech. That is the exact premise GreenLifeTech operates on. It makes a well-known preservation principle work in a practical, cost-effective way, without complicated chemicals or harmful gases. Unlike other recognized methods that use coatings in an attempt to block oxygen, GreenLifeTech removes it and releases it back into the air. This delays decay while being safe for the environment and usable in homes as well as commercial settings. Improving Shelf Life and Food Safety How does the system function within enclosed environments to extend shelf life effectively? GreenLifeTech’s system works inside enclosed spaces such as refrigerators and storage units. With less oxygen, respiration in organic materials slows and food takes more time to age. If the enclosure is opened, oxygen returns and the system resets. When sealed, it draws no power at all. “Our technology is simple, safe and easy to use,” says Julia Roesner, advisor and co-founder. Why is bacterial growth a concern when extending the storage duration of fresh food? Extending shelf life, however, introduced a secondary problem. The longer food sits, the more it becomes susceptible to bacterial growth. GreenLifeTech introduced controlled amounts of ozone, an activated form of oxygen that destroys more than 99.9 percent of bacteria and decays naturally into breathable oxygen. The result is a preservation system that improves both longevity and food safety. In a country where one in six people suffer from foodborne illness annually and over 120,000 are hospitalized, this carries real public health weight.