TORONTO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beatrice Society Inc. (“The Company” or “Beatrice”), a psychedelics and mushroom company focused on improving wellbeing and quality of life, today announces that the company has merged with Toronto’s leading café, bottle shop, and restaurant chain Boxcar Social Inc. The merger will expand Beatrice’s health and wellness business into Toronto’s vibrant café community by introducing high-quality mushroom-infused coffee products to all Boxcar Social locations.
With this merger, John Baker, Co-Founder of Boxcar Social, will be moving into the CEO position at Beatrice. Baker will bring nearly a decade of experience leading retail management and product development, driving the expansion of Beatrice’s product offerings and entrance into new verticals in the psychedelics and functional mushrooms industries.
“With these two organizations joining forces, I am excited for this new chapter in my journey as an entrepreneur,” said John Baker, CEO of Beatrice Society. “This merger will enable Beatrice to reach new channels, connecting with lovers of high-quality food and beverage, through Boxcar’s industry-leading partners, supply chains, and unique retail spaces.”
Beatrice’s products will diversify Boxcar’s existing offerings, which currently include specialty curated seasonal coffee, wine, spirits, beer, and cider. Beatrice’s line of premium mushroom-infused coffee products is created with Subtext Coffee Roasters, Boxcar’s sister company and premier supplier of coffee beans.
“At Boxcar Social, we pride ourselves on giving our customers an inviting space to learn, explore, and enjoy sustainably-sourced coffee,” says Alex Castellani, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Boxcar Social and Subtext Coffee Roasters. “We are excited about merging with Beatrice Society as we continue to focus on providing new experiences to our customers.”
About Beatrice Society Inc
Beatrice Society Inc. exists to fuel the growing psychedelic therapy industry through public and professional education and therapies. Beatrice’s consumer-oriented brand drives public awareness of psychedelic therapies through credible editorial content focused on answering common questions about the industry. Their quality functional mushroom products provide an approachable introduction to the category, helping to facilitate exploration into therapeutic treatment for those who may benefit.
To learn more visit beatricesociety.com.
About Boxcar Social Inc
Boxcar Social is a leader in customer experience, education, and sustainability, that focuses primarily on coffee and wine. Boxcar Social has curated seasonal selections of coffee from the best roasters in North America, alongside top natural wines, craft beers, scotch, and bourbon. With a unique focus on sustainability, Boxcar Social partners with highly committed organizations to set the standard for high-quality products, transparency within the coffee industry, and cultural and ethical practices in Canada.
To learn more visit boxcarsocial.ca.
