Ebeano Specialty Foods on CBC: Turning Cow Hides into climate action
Stanhope Nwachukwu on CBC Daybreak: How Ebeano is Putting Ponmo on Canada’s Map
Ebeano Specialty Foods is gaining national attention — and this time, it was the airwaves that brought our story to life.
On a recent episode of Daybreak Kamloops on CBC Radio 1, host introduced listeners to an inspiring journey of food innovation rooted in sustainability and cultural pride. At the heart of it all? Our very own Stanhope Nwachukwu, Managing Director and Founder of Ebeano Specialty Foods, based in Smithers, British Columbia.
The segment opened with a warm introduction:
“Move on over, leather products, because an entrepreneur in Smithers is using scrap cow hides to help meet the demand for a popular West African food. His name is Stanhope Nwachukwu. He’s the founder and team lead of Ebeano Specialty Foods. His product is called ponmo…”
A Taste of Home for Many Canadians
Stanhope joined the show live from Smithers, greeting listeners with:
“Good morning, and good morning to our listeners.”
The host asked about pronouncing his name and the word “ponmo” correctly — a moment that captured the joy and hospitality at the core of African culture:
“Oh, you did very well,” Stanhope laughed. “Maybe your next vacation will welcome you to West Africa.”
“Oh, please. That sounds great,” the host replied with enthusiasm.
The CBC segment highlights what makes Ebeano Specialty Foods special. Instead of letting cow hides go to waste in local landfills — where they would release harmful methane emissions — Stanhope and his team process the hides into ponmo, a traditional West African delicacy.
This effort not only reduces environmental impact but also meets the growing demand for culturally significant foods in African-Caribbean communities across Canada.
Why It Matters
Ebeano Specialty Foods is:
Canada’s only licensed ponmo producer Diverting waste and avoiding harmful emissions Sharing a taste of home with African and Caribbean communities across Canada
From CBC airwaves to store shelves nationwide, we’re proud to keep pushing forward — sustainably, deliciously, and with heart.
Want to hear the full interview?
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to listen to the podcast episode featuring Stanhope Nwachukwu on CBC Radio’s Daybreak Kamloops.
