Nerpy's In The Press

Recognized Across Canada and Beyond

Since launching in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Nerpy's Inc. has built a reputation that extends far beyond the kitchen. Our award-winning hot sauces, seasonings, marinades, and Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee have been featured on national television, celebrated in leading food publications, and shared with audiences across radio, print, and digital media. Here is a look at where Nerpy's has been recognized.

Television Features

Nerpy's has appeared on some of Canada's most-watched morning and lifestyle programs, bringing the bold flavours of the Caribbean into living rooms from coast to coast.

The Social – CTV

Nerpy's was featured on The Social, CTV's nationally broadcast daytime talk show. The segment introduced Nerpy's hot sauces to a broad Canadian audience and highlighted the brand's commitment to all-natural, Ontario-made ingredients. The Social reaches hundreds of thousands of viewers daily, making this one of the highest-profile features in the Nerpy's story.

The Good Stuff with Mary Berg – CTV

Mary Berg, celebrated cookbook author and former MasterChef Canada winner, showcased Nerpy's products on her lifestyle program, The Good Stuff. Mary's focus on real, quality ingredients made Nerpy's a natural fit — our clean-label, flavour-forward sauces and seasonings align perfectly with her culinary philosophy.

Breakfast Television

Breakfast Television, one of Canada's longest-running and most trusted morning programs, featured Nerpy's as part of its local food and product segments. The appearance spotlighted Nerpy's Gold Very Hot Sauce and the brand's roots in Jamaican culinary tradition.

CTV Morning Live

CTV Morning Live brought Nerpy's products to morning audiences across Ontario, celebrating the brand's Ontario Made certification and the authentic Caribbean flavours behind every bottle.

CP24 Breakfast

Canada's 24-hour breaking news channel featured Nerpy's during its lifestyle and local business segments, introducing the brand to CP24's engaged Toronto-area audience.

CHCH Morning Live – Hamilton

CHCH Morning Live highlighted Nerpy's as a standout local food brand, featuring the story behind the sauces and the Jamaican heritage that inspired them.

Radio & Podcasts

VIBE 105.5 FM – Toronto

Nerpy's was featured on VIBE 105.5, Toronto's urban radio station, reaching a loyal and engaged listener base that appreciates bold, authentic Caribbean culture and flavour. The feature celebrated Nerpy's as a proudly Caribbean-Canadian brand making waves in the Canadian food industry.

The Lesley Hawkins Podcast – "Nice It Up with Nerpy's"

Nerpy's founder Michael Burgess joined The Lesley Hawkins Podcast for an in-depth conversation about the Nerpy's story — from the Jamaican farm roots and the Scotch Bonnet pepper traditions behind the products, to building an award-winning Caribbean-Canadian food brand. Watch on YouTube or listen on Apple Podcasts.

Celebrity Chef Noel Cunningham – "Nerpy's Inc: Hot Sauce, Branding, Marketing and More"

Celebrity Chef Noel Cunningham welcomed Nerpy's to Episode 53 of his podcast, diving into the strategy behind building the Nerpy's brand — from hot sauce to a full Caribbean condiment line — and the marketing approach that earned national recognition in Canada's competitive food industry.

Be Great Be Kind: The Steve Kim Experience Podcast – Nerpy's Inc.

Nerpy's was featured on Be Great Be Kind with Steve Kim, a podcast focused on inspiring entrepreneurship and purpose-driven business. The episode spotlights the Nerpy's story — building an authentic Caribbean-Canadian food brand from the ground up with passion, quality, and community at its core. Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.

The Food Professor Podcast – Michael Burgess, CEO of Nerpy's

The Food Professor, one of Canada's leading food industry podcasts, featured Michael Burgess, CEO of Nerpy's, in a wide-ranging conversation about the Canadian food industry — a testament to the brand's growing influence beyond the specialty food world and into mainstream Canadian food business conversations. Listen on Apple Podcasts or Amazon Music.

Print & Digital Publications

Nerpy's products have been reviewed, ranked, and recommended by some of the most respected food and lifestyle publications in Canada and internationally.

Toronto Life Magazine – Top 20 Hot Sauces in Toronto

Perhaps the most celebrated recognition in the Nerpy's catalogue: Toronto Life Magazine named Nerpy's Red Hot Sauce one of Toronto's Top Twenty Best Hot Sauces. Toronto Life is the definitive guide to the city's food scene, and this ranking placed Nerpy's among the most respected hot sauce producers in one of Canada's most competitive culinary markets.

The Toronto Star

Canada's largest daily newspaper covered Nerpy's as part of its local food and small business features, recognizing the brand's growth and its authentic approach to Caribbean flavour.

York Region – "Richmond Hill Resident's Love of Jamaican Pepper Spawns Line of Hot Sauces & Marinades"

The regional newspaper serving Nerpy's home community of Richmond Hill told the story of how a Richmond Hill resident's passion for Jamaican pepper became a full line of award-winning hot sauces and marinades — bringing the Nerpy's origin story to the local community that first embraced the brand.

LCBO Food & Drink Magazine

LCBO's flagship consumer publication, one of the most widely distributed food magazines in Canada, featured Nerpy's products as a standout local condiment — a testament to the quality and versatility of the lineup.

Grocery Business Magazine

The trade publication for Canada's grocery industry featured Nerpy's as a notable independent brand gaining traction on retail shelves, recognizing the demand for authentic, clean-label Caribbean products in the Canadian marketplace.

Chilli Magazine

This UK specialist publication dedicated to chilli peppers and hot sauce culture featured Nerpy's Scotch Bonnet-based products, celebrating the authenticity and provenance of Nerpy's peppers — sourced directly from the brand's own farm in Jamaica.

NOW Magazine – Toronto

Toronto's iconic alternative weekly NOW Magazine included Nerpy's in its coverage of standout Black-owned businesses, calling it "a TO favourite for years" — connecting the brand with Toronto's food-curious, culture-conscious readership.

Seneca College's Red Magazine

Red Magazine, Seneca College's award-winning student publication, featured Nerpy's as an inspiring example of Caribbean-Canadian entrepreneurship and artisan food production in Ontario.

Seneca Polytechnic – Student News & Events

Nerpy's was also featured through Seneca Polytechnic's student news platform, connecting the brand with the next generation of food entrepreneurs and business students at one of Ontario's leading colleges.

The Jamaica Gleaner – "Jamaican Peppers Wanted in Canada"

Jamaica's national newspaper of record covered Nerpy's story as a proud example of the Jamaican diaspora bringing authentic island flavours to the Canadian market — a full-circle moment for a brand whose roots, peppers, and inspiration trace directly back to Jamaica.

Jamaica Eats Magazine – Issue #1, 2019

Jamaica Eats Magazine profiled Nerpy's founder Michael Burgess in its inaugural 2019 issue, tracing his journey from riding fruit-laden donkeys on his grandfather's farm in Clarendon, Jamaica, to crafting award-winning Scotch Bonnet hot sauces and marinades in Toronto. Few origin stories capture the authentic connection between a brand and its Caribbean roots as vividly as this one.

Tasting the Heat

The independent hot sauce review platform gave Nerpy's Gold Very Hot Sauce a 9/10 taste rating and the Escoveitch Hot Pickled Vegetables a perfect 10/10 — independent verification of what Nerpy's fans already know.

Awards & Certifications

Beyond media recognition, Nerpy's products have earned hardware at Canadian food competitions, validating what fans and food critics already know: these sauces and seasonings stand up against the best in the country. Nerpy's Inc. carries the prestigious Ontario Made certification, recognizing the brand's commitment to local craftsmanship, sustainability, and quality — a stamp that appears on every Nerpy's product.

The Story Behind the Recognition

Every feature, ranking, and award traces back to the same source: a genuine commitment to real ingredients, authentic flavour, and Caribbean culinary tradition. Nerpy's founder started with a single hot sauce recipe built on Scotch Bonnet peppers from Jamaica — the same peppers that now grow on Nerpy's own farm — and a belief that Canadians deserved access to the kind of bold, clean-tasting condiments that had always been a staple of Caribbean cooking. The media agreed.

Nerpy's continues to earn recognition because the products are honest. No artificial additives. No preservatives. No shortcuts. Just real ingredients, made in Canada, with Jamaican soul.

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