Providing a mental health first aid kit in the foodservice industry
“We need to care about this.” Toronto non-profit Not 9 to 5 is advocating for greater mental health support for foodservice workers.
COVID-19
Canada public health report shows COVID-19’s impact on food and beverage industry
A new government report shows the devastating effect that COVID-19 has had on the food and beverage and hospitality industries in 2020.
Free contact tracing tool launches for Canadian small businesses
The digital tool simplifies data collection by allowing visitors to provide their contact information directly on their own smartphone using a QR code uniquely branded for the business they are visiting.
How restaurants can weather a second wave of COVID-19
Industry expert Doug Radkey offers tips to foodservice operators on how to thrive as winter, and a potential COVID-19 second wave, approaches.
The rise of ghost kitchens in the age of COVID-19
Ghost kitchens, based on setting up facilities focused exclusively on online delivery and takeout orders, are becoming ubiquitous during COVID-19.
SkipTheDishes offers rebate, 0 per cent commission for Canadian restaurants during second wave
SkipTheDishes’ initiatives include rebates for local independent partners and 0 per cent commission for new partners.
Governments investing more to protect Ontario agri-food workers
A total of $26.6 million in funding for the Canadian agri-food sector has been announced since June.
Canada announces new rent relief for hard-hit businesses
The federal government has announced its intention to introduce new, targeted supports and rent relief to help hard-hit businesses.
Ontario halts all indoor dining in COVID-19 hotspots for 28 days
Starting on October 10, indoor dining will be prohibited in Toronto, Peel, and Ottawa for a minimum of 28 days amid a spike in cases.
Restaurants must be bold now that summer is gone
The Fifteen Group president David Hopkins offers clear advice for restaurant operators during the challenge of the changing seasons.
