Canadian pizza operators are getting increasingly creative with what they are putting on pizzas and how they are using sauces as an upgrade. Trendy and spicy sauces are proliferating on menus, as well...
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Canadian operators are turning to the classics when it comes to menuing pasta. The fastest-growing noodles in entrees are those wholesome Italian feel-good pastas, starting with rigatoni. Rigatoni is a tube-shaped Roman noodle...
READ MORECanadian full-service restaurants are spotlighting a variety of vegetables on menus, with a particular focus on distinct mushrooms. Chanterelle, black truffle and porcini mushrooms are proliferating on menus. The somewhat fruity, meaty chanterelle...
READ MORECanadian operators are leaning into premium options and comforting flavours when it comes to sauces in appetizers. Butter chicken sauce is the fastest-growing sauce in this category. This rich and creamy Indian sauce...
READ MORECanadian operators are turning to versatile ingredients that can be used in a variety of interesting applications. Tapioca is the fastest-growing ingredient in nonalcohol beverages. These small boba pearls made from South American...
READ MORECanadian operators are menuing a variety of seafood in entrees, much of which can be paired together for extra indulgence, such as crab with caviar. Additionally, many of these seafood items can be...
READ MORECanadian food trucks are menuing common ingredients that can be used in multiple applications. As these types of operators are often under significant space constraints, this type of versatility in ingredients can be...
READ MOREOperators are increasingly highlighting both classic and lesser-known fruits in desserts across Canadian menus. Rhubarb is the fastest-growing fruit in desserts. The tart fruit is appearing as a compote or preserve in cheesecake...
READ MORECanadian full-service restaurants are spotlighting a variety of globally inspired ingredients, namely from regions in France, Asia and South America. Velouté takes the top spot on this list. This velvety French sauce, made...
READ MORETechnomic’s 2025 Canadian foodservice expert predictions. The Canadian foodservice industry is poised for an exciting rebound, driven by the easing of economic pressures on the consumer. Overall foodservice performance is expected to exceed...
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