How Foodservice Brands Are Quietly Shaping What Ends Up on Your Plate
When you see a new flavour trending—like hot honey or Carolina gold—it’s easy to assume it started in a restaurant. But in many cases, it didn’t. It started in a test kitchen. The Hidden Layer Behind Restaurant Menus Behind the scenes, major foodservice brands like Club House for Chefs and Campbell’s Foodservice Canada are constantly developing new flavours and applications. And they’re not doing it for marketing campaigns. They’re doing it to solve real problems for kitchens. Their teams—often made up of trained chefs—test recipes over and over again to make sure they: Taste great Work at scale Are easy …
Saving Money Starts With Your Books — and Your Equipment
In today’s foodservice landscape, operators are looking closely at every line on the balance sheet. Labour, food costs, rent and interest rates are rising — but one area that often gets overlooked is equipment and energy usage. Reviewing your books with an eye on energy spend, equipment draw and replacement schedules can uncover real savings that support long-term profitability. Beyond simply checking how much energy your equipment pulls, the purchase price and the incentives available can significantly change your payback period. Programs such as Enbridge Gas energy-efficient equipment incentives give operators practical ways to save money immediately, while reducing ongoing …
Start in Your Own Backyard
Collaborative partnerships enhance the quality of takeout offerings ensuring your customers keep coming back while reaching new customers. …
The Future of Takeout Packaging
The Federal Court retroactively declared the Single-Use Plastic Ban invalid and unlawful. What does this mean for Canadian businesses? …
Crafting Culinary Comfort: A Q&A with Dan Seidman
Dan Seidman’s culinary journey is as savoury as the dishes he concocts. …
Government of Canada Pledges $1 billion to National School Food Program
This investment will broaden existing school food programs to reach an additional 400,000 children across Canada. …
2024 Foodservice Trends: The Latest Dessert Trends in Canada
Nestle Professional unveils a tempting array of dessert trends tailored specifically for foodservice operators. …
Chefs Canada Launches the First Cannabis Culinary Certification
CHEFS CANADA is launching a series of classes on incorporating cannabis safely into dishes to create new and exciting dining experiences for Canadians. …
Unilever Released Annual Trend Report, Future Menus 2024
Gen Z is shaping dining trends. Eight key shifts are set to influence the food service industry in the coming year. …
Food Service Operators Across Canada Can Now Carry Jones Soda on Their Menus
Jones Soda is expanding their new food service division in partnership with Dot Foods Canada and North South Management. …
