By: Hilary Thomson for Dairy Farmers of Ontario It’s an understatement to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult for the foodservice industry. Restaurants closed for months this spring, and many are...
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“Eat your veggies!,” a parent might say to their child. Kids may need encouragement to eat healthier, but adult consumers are increasingly reaching for flavourful nutrient-packed dishes. In fact, almost three in 10...
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As provinces across Canada edge towards further stages of reopening, restaurants are having to adapt to a new COVID-19 reality. In a recent survey conducted by Restaurants Canada, 24 per cent of single-unit...
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August 22nd marks the second installment of BLACK FOODIE Picnic Day. The first Picnic Day took place on July 18th and reached tens of thousands of food enthusiasts, and there is no doubt...
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There are a lot of things unfolding now that if you or I had predicted a year ago or even six months back, we would have been proclaimed mad for our troubles. Face...
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By Jared Hochman for our partners at DoorDash When the coronavirus pandemic took over in Canada, not only did it grind the country’s economy to a halt, but it altered how companies, especially...
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As restaurants begin the recovery process, sustainability will return to be top of mind for consumers, especially for quick-service restaurants. Delicious, affordable, and convenient meals can and must also be sustainable – at...
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As you prepare to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are some important considerations when it comes to serving customers with food allergy. Did you know that over 3 million Canadians are affected...
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Cities and provinces across Canada are easing restrictions and restaurants are reopening to offer dine-in service. In fact, the city of Toronto recently announced it’s move into stage two, joining many of the...
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By Karon Liu for the Toronto Star Photo by Steve Russell Read a follow-up to this piece, “How is Albert’s doing during the COVID-19 crisis?” here. Thirty-five years ago this month Toronto was...
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