From Canned Seafood to Consumer Foods: The Rise of Langley Foods

Charlotte Langley, co-founder of Scout Canning in Toronto, Canada, has announced that she will be stepping away from the canned seafood company to establish Langley Foods, a consumer foods branding company. Langley Foods aims to expand beyond the seafood sector and encompass the broader consumer packaged goods (CPG) and beverage industries while still maintaining ties with the seafood industry through collaborations with fisheries, canneries, and certification bodies.

Langley emphasized that her new venture is dedicated to developing a diverse portfolio that reflects a commitment to quality, sustainability, and culinary innovation. By leveraging connections within the food and beverage industry, Langley aims to engage in collaborations and initiatives across the entire landscape. The idea behind this new venture stems from her passion for supporting startups in the food and beverage industries that prioritize creating products that benefit both the planet and its people.

Having played a key role in community engagement and strategic partnerships at Scout Canning, Langley believes that her skills are vital in her new role as a branding consultant. Scout Canning capitalized on the rising trend of canned seafood on social media during the Covid-19 pandemic by turning it into a successful marketing strategy. Langley recognized the potential of the TikTok canned seafood movement, which gained popularity, and continued to advocate for canned seafood as a delicious and sustainable choice.

With Langley Foods, Langley intends to help businesses in the Canadian food and beverage industries succeed in their branding efforts by staying up-to-date on trends, prioritizing sustainability, and emphasizing nutrition. Through her new venture, she aims to support and elevate entrepreneurs who share her values of ethical sourcing and environmental stewardship in the food and beverage landscape.