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Michael O Burgess

Michael is the founder of Nerpy's Inc., a hot sauce and marinade company based in Richmond Hill, Ontario, making Scotch Bonnet-based Caribbean sauces since 2008.

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By Michael O Burgess

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What 15+ Years of Making Hot Sauce Taught Me About Building a Canadian Food Brand

Sep 28, 2026

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