Who we are:
Paula & Chris Beall, both Chefs, both passionate about flavour!

When did Fume-eh hit the market? 
The concept was born in 2014 but the first jars of smoked olives didn't hit the shelves until 2016.

Where do these small batches get created? 
Burnaby, BC Canada

What makes Fume-eh products special? 
The process of chamber smoking with hardwood gives all of our olives and artichokes a smooth, mellow hint of smoke without overpowering the natural tastes. All of our tapenades have a clean label with minimal ingredients; we don't put anything in that doesn't need to be there, keeping it simple and delicious!

What motivated you to start your company and create the products that we see today? 

Many moons ago, a couple of chefs, literally a married couple who are both chefs, who also owned a small gourmet food store, were in San Francisco for a food show. Chris and I (Paula) stumbled into the brew pub and ordered a bowl of warm smoked olives and a couple of pints. To say that that moment was life-changing would be an understatement! We were blown away by the warm, subtle smokiness of the olives! We returned to British Columbia after this epic moment without the faintest idea of just how big a change was on the horizon. Over the next few years, we searched to find smoked olives to purchase, but did not succeed. Finally, we decided it was time to try to make them ourselves. A smoker was purchased, mistakes were made, lots of olives were eaten, and then...voila! The perfect combination was at hand. A bottle of wine later, a name for this new venture was created, and the rest is history.

What are your company’s core values?

We are passionate about food and elevating flavours without compromising with ingredients that offer nothing but a tongue twister. Small batch production is key to our quality and unique flavour profiles. We want to help all of the entertainers and hosts out there who want to up their game without upping their workload!

You don't need to be a Chef to be a superhost! We want to help all of the entertainers and hosts out there who want to up their game without upping their workload.

If you could tell a retailer three things about what makes your brand different, what would they be? 

• Our flavour profiles are like none other. The cold chamber smoking process using only mild sweet hardwood doesn't overpower the natural fruit flavour of the olives or the mild buttery taste of the Artichokes; it is a background note that elevates them.

• Clean labels, Mediterranean diets are based on whole, healthy ingredients, and that is what goes into our tapenades; nothing else needs to be there.
  Small batch production has always been the key to ensuring our quality and standards. We have a small team that all take pride in what we do and want to make sure only the best gets into the hands of our customers.

What are some challenges you’ve had to overcome to bring your business to its current state?

Balancing sustainable practices with visual appeal and cost efficiency has been a key challenge. Developing a premium product that meets high ingredient and packaging standards while remaining competitively priced has taken careful planning and collaboration. Working with international suppliers while maintaining consistency and quality across all blends continues to be a central focus as we grow.

Who are you outside of Fume-eh?

We are a busy family of four! Between running 2 businesses, coaching 2 soccer teams, and taking care of our silly puppy named Milly, we don't have a ton of time off, but we love all things outdoors. Camping and hiking are how we step away and get a chance to breathe and regroup as a family.