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Composting at Vega

To follow up on last week’s how-to composting post, here at Vega (Sequel Naturals) we have our own composting program. Loan, Vega Marketing Coordinator, provided a better insight into why we compost at Vega with a brief Q & A below:

How did the Vega composting program…

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Added by Vega Cierra on May 6, 2011 at 12:22pm — No Comments

The Great Christmas Cookie Swap

We all know the holiday season is one of the busiest (and stressful) times of the year, but it is also a time for traditions! Buying last minute gifts, planning elaborate Christmas dinners and baking festive treats are among the…

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Added by Vega Krystal on December 17, 2010 at 10:30am — No Comments

GET A SHAKER CUP AND SNACK PACKS WITH YOUR PURCHASE!

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Added by Vega Krystal on December 9, 2010 at 10:00am — No Comments

Where did our smoothies take us?

As employees, no one here at Sequel is eligible to enter the exciting new Where Will Your Smoothie Take You contest... but that didn’t mean we wanted to miss out on all the fun!…

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Added by Jill on June 9, 2010 at 4:30am — No Comments

Meet Our Sales Director: Phil

Phil is our resident sales guru and weekend warrior. When he isn’t working with Vega retailers, you can find him out on the trail, on his bike or on the field.

In the office, you can usually find Phil in one of two places: on the phone or in a meeting as he is here.

What drew you to working at Sequel… Continue

Added by Vega Kelly on November 23, 2009 at 10:00am — 1 Comment

Meet Our Shipper: Heidi

Heidi – our butt-kicking shipping expert – makes sure all your Canadian shipments get out the door accurately and on-time.

What brought you to work at Sequel Naturals?

I actually started at Sequel because they needed some extra help in the shipping department. There was only one employee at the time and I… Continue

Added by Vega Kelly on November 12, 2009 at 9:00am — 8 Comments

Art Tour of Sequel Naturals

The Sequel offices – the home of Team Vega – recently got a new addition in the form of a series of beautiful painting by Victoria-based artist, Brandon Leudke. Brandon has worked with us for a number of years on a variety of projects and today he share the inspiration for these pieces and a little more about his background.

The main room our office is home to sales, finance, and operations. Two… Continue

Added by Vega Kelly on November 4, 2009 at 8:00am — 7 Comments

Sequel Halloween Shenanigans

Just another regular day at the office! Today’s Halloween festivities at the Sequel head office sparked a fair bit of competition and impressive amounts of creativity.

The anchor men discovered that eating lunch with a mustache is messy business.

The recent baby boom in the marketing department hit an all-time… Continue

Added by Vega Kelly on October 30, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Meet our Inventory Coordinator: Alana

Birds of a feather… Alana, a vegetarian from the age of five, finds her home on Sequel’s operations team. Alana is the gal in charge of making sure your favorite Vega goodies are in-stock.

What drew you to working at Sequel Naturals?

I was drawn to working for a company that believes in what I do: a vegetarian/vegan lifestyle.

How long have you worked at Sequel?

I’m a newbie; this is my second… Continue

Added by Vega Kelly on October 20, 2009 at 11:02am — 2 Comments

Vega Shopping Made Easier

We’re a little giddy over here at Sequel. And, no, it’s not just the Vega Sport in our cups.

We are thrilled to unveil a very big project: our new online store. Easier to navigate, easier to shop with products sorted by category and health focus and offering you a convenient purchasing option when you can’t make it in to your local store, Sequel’s new online… Continue

Added by Vega Kelly on October 13, 2009 at 2:28pm — 1 Comment

Snack Time at Sequel

To kickoff this month’s Thrive Challenge, I thought I would share a little insight into the world of Sequel. If you’ve been reading this blog for the past few months, you’ve probably read about our awesome meal program. Our staff kitchen is always stocked with fresh veggies, nuts and seeds for a nutritious lunch and fruit and Vega Health Optimizer at our smoothie bar for breakfast. (We know; we’re spoiled!) We also… Continue

Added by Vega Kelly on August 31, 2009 at 12:06pm — 4 Comments

In the Sequel Garden

Since spring, Sequel Naturals staff have competed in our annual Gardening Showdown. If you remember from earlier in the season, each team of 4-6 employees was given a 4’ by 8’ planter. Every month, teams compete in a monthly challenge from best garden design to iron chef-style meal prep. But it seems we’ve run into a challenge along the way. Someone in our neighborhood has discovered a spot to… Continue

Added by Vega Kelly on August 18, 2009 at 10:30am — 2 Comments

Summer at Sequel Naturals

Throughout the year, Sequel’s social events tie to the our clean and green ethos, along with a little fun and games. The summer months are when the green thumbs come out for our annual Sequel Gardening Showdown. All season long, we host a series of monthly staff BBQs on Friday evenings. The highlight of these BBQs is the judging for our showdown. Employees are separated into small teams and given a 4’x8’ planter to grow veggies and fruits… Continue

Added by Vega Kelly on June 29, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Exciting news from Sequel home base

Our little natural health company is making some big waves in the Canadian business world. For the second year in a row, Sequel has been selected for PROFIT Magazine’s list of Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies. This year, we rank 44th with 1691% growth! And for all of your who choose Sequel products and have helped us grow, we thank you! Happy Friday and have a great weekend!

For all you business gurus, you can have a closer… Continue

Added by Vega Kelly on June 12, 2009 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Vegan Challenge Update: Forever Vegan?

The vegan challengers are more than half way through their month as vegans so it’s time to check in. Do they feel better or worse? What changes have they seen? And the biggie: have they cheated?

This past Friday, we hosted our first Sequel staff BBQ of the year. Barbeque – check. Drinks – check. Portobello mushroom burgers – check. We also dined on gluten-free veggie lasagna, bean salad, and guacamole. A little different fare than your typical summer BBQ but everyone at Sequel… Continue

Added by Vega Kelly on May 21, 2009 at 11:05am — 2 Comments

Kicking off Sequel's vegan challenge

Sequel staffers are generally a pretty healthy bunch. From running to weight lifting, we love to stay active. When it comes to food, we have an awesome lunch program in-office. Vega smoothies for breakfast, a Vega bar for snack, and a big leafy, green salad from our salad bar for lunch. But at… Continue

Added by Vega Kelly on April 29, 2009 at 9:00am — 7 Comments

Happy Earth Day: A look inside Sequel Naturals

Sequel Naturals is a pretty cool place to work. We make great products and help people live healthier lives. We work in a beautiful city. And we work for a company that is committed to reducing our impact on the planet. We love what we do. Just have a look at Koreann’s profile to see what I mean.

Since tomorrow is Earth Day, I thought this would be a great opportunity… Continue

Added by Vega Kelly on April 21, 2009 at 10:43am — No Comments