Canadians are still showing high demand for cheese and related products despite an unprecedented rise in the cost of dairy goods. Over the decade between 2010 and 2020, Canadian cheese consumption increased by 15 per cent, according to Statista data reported by Canadian Grocer. Statista has noticed significant gains in the time since 2020, too, […]
By Megan Prevost June has arrived and with it alluring thoughts of summer, long nights, and more outdoor dining in the sun. With the summer territory (no matter where you’re located) comes an increased popularity of frozen treats and refreshing snacks. While there are over 30 national food holidays to choose from this month (and […]
Protein Industries Canada (PIC) has announced a new project to boost Canada’s plant-based cheese market. The partnership will leverage the combined strengths of Lumi Foods, Winecrush Technology, and Save-On-Foods to develop new plant-based cheese products, as well as give them more prominent placement in grocery stores across the country. The initiative will take advantage of Lumi Foods’ cultured cheesemaking methods to […]
By Martin Kouprie At the beginning in my cooking career I was taught the simple lessons — product knowledge, knife skills, butchery, cold and hot preparations, baking, simple pastries — you know, all the stuff to get you flying. Over time I added to these lessons and grew professionally, constantly learning while developing skills and […]
By Aaron Jourden It’s not hard to see why queso fresco, butter, buttermilk and cottage cheese are some of the fastest-growing dairy ingredients on Canadian restaurant menus. Each speaks to a larger trend that’s been evolving in the dining landscape over recent years. Whether it’s more authentic approaches to ethnic dining or changes in the […]
By Shelby Morrison For a taste of nostalgia, or if you simply love tater tots (who doesn’t?!), head to your local Burger King. Tater tots might be something you enjoyed as a child and haven’t had in quite some time. However, Burger King is here to change that. These fried potato bites are quite popular […]
By Marian Staresinic As a Maître Fromager (Cheese Master), Afrim Pristine delivers years of experience in affinage, a practice handed down through the family business, Cheese Boutique. Pristine’s cheese epiphany was realized when discovering how much more brilliant eating cheese could be at its maturation peak. “I continually strive to sell the best product possible, to […]
Press release Nutty Home-Style Mac & Cheese wins’ judges’ hearts — and stomachs Alexandra Feswick, Chef de Cuisine at the Drake Hotel in Toronto, today emerged victorious in one of Canada’s highest profile culinary comfort food battles, Dairy Farmers of Canada’s (DFC) Grate Canadian Cheese Cook-Off. With Mac & Cheese again as its theme, the […]
By Shelby Morrison, Order Up blog Although vegetables are delicious and nutritious, it might take some convincing on your part to entice the younger folks in your life or your picky eater friends to eat them. If you struggle to get your child or yourself to eat vegetables, consider getting a little sneaky. As adults, […]
