The Greenhouse marketing team had big plans for the spring of 2020. In early April, we were set to launch our first-ever national advertising campaign. Our goal was to introduce Greenhouse to new...
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All photos by @liannesnowphoto and @only1andywright As restaurants across Canada begin to contemplate their reopening and recovery, a new challenge is taking the spotlight: staffing and labour. As restaurants closed their doors and...
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By Joe Baker and Kristin Straney Centennial College, School of Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts If Canada’s foodservice labour shortage wasn’t challenging enough for operators before the COVID-19 pandemic, hiring in our “next”...
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As we begin to think about what the future of foodservice looks like, and what the dining experience of the future will feel like, we’re left with many possibilities and questions. While we...
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We’re now about two months into efforts to adhere to mandates and advice from government officials to flatten the COVID-19 curve. Provinces are beginning to plan what the next wave of a “new...
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It’s no surprise that restaurants are fighting an uphill battle right now in the midst of COVID-19. And while there are new supports in place for them, such as government loans and wage...
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My last week of dining out was a good one. It started on Sunday, in Toronto, with an inspired omakase at the bar at Skippa, where itamae Ian Robinson was pushing the envelope,...
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To say these are unprecedented times for the Canadian foodservice industry feels like an understatement. Just a few months ago, it was expected that the foodservice industry would grow to nearly $100 billion...
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In this time of uncertainty, restaurants are dealing with a number of challenges. From operational adjustments to ensure safe delivery to effective communication and labour costs, restaurants should look to technological tools to...
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On March 11th, the NBA made the decision to suspend its season, and the NHL and MLS quickly followed. This meant no more games, events, or shows at Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field and...
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