Throughout 2022, it appeared that the Canadian food service industry had finally returned to“normal”, or at least a new sense of normal in the aftermath of the global pandemic. Pent-up consumer demand led...
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Entertainment has always been at the heart of what consumers want when it comes to dining out. To meet these demands in today’s robust landscape, bars and restaurants need to up-level their offerings...
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Poised on the cusp of the last quarter of 2022, this is an excellent moment to examine some of the trends sweeping through the bar and beverage world. It gives us a good...
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The essence of Canadian cities has long been in the life, vibrancy, and diversity of their restaurants and bars. Regrettably, “We are closed” signs have increased since the outbreak of COVID-19. A drastic...
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Already at the beginning of January 2021, a record 500,000 had signed-up for the Veganuary challenge worldwide – and the numbers are still growing. This is a record for the movement, which began...
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As our industry teeters on reopening, provinces across the country deal with varying degrees of lockdown, and consumer habits and tastes adjust accordingly, operators need to ensure they’re preparing for reopening and everything...
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As restaurants reopen their doors to guests, many operators are taking this opportunity to revamp their menus. Whether to introduce different price points, adjust their food costs, or to ensure that menus meet...
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There is no denying that the foodservice and hospitality industry is going through incredibly challenging times. Restaurants Canada has estimated that 800,000 jobs have been lost in foodservice across the country. It’s important...
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Where do we go when we’re looking through the kitchen for a special item? We root around in the pantry of course! Look no further than our MENU pantry for the latest ideas,...
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Tropical flavours proliferate in non-alcohol frozen beverages on Canadian menus, according to Technomic’s MenuMonitor. Fruits like banana, mango and pineapple take the top three spots on the list of leading flavours. The rich,...
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