The Fall/Winter 2026 issue of CRFN magazine is now available!

As the year draws to a close and the holiday season approaches, our Fall/Winter 2026  issue of Canadian Restaurant & Foodservice News takes a look at where the industry has been, where it stands today, and where it’s headed. From the innovation, ideas, and people driving foodservice forward, we dive into the trends shaping our industry and […]

The Fall/Winter issue of CRFN magazine is now available!

As the leaves change and the temperatures cool, the Fall/Winter 2025 issue of the magazine reflects on the challenges and successes this year, examines the current state of the foodservice industry, and highlights tools and strategies to take restaurant operators into a healthy and prosperous new year. We also examine safety, from restaurant design to […]

The newest edition of CRFN magazine is now available!

Challenges abound in today’s foodservice industry, but as we have seen in the past, it’s how we pivot, adapt, and move forward that defines our success. Through it all, operators have become even more innovative, stepping up with technology adoption, targeted marketing, and incorporating a community approach to their operations, while making the most of […]

The fall/winter edition of CRFN Magazine is now available!

As the cold weather arrives and the end of the year approaches, it’s time to take a look at the successes and challenges that today’s foodservice professionals are experiencing. Our fall/winter 2024 issue of CRFN Magazine features timely issues such as keeping restaurants clean and sanitized this season, mastering social media marketing, and more! What’s […]

The Spring/Summer issue of CRFN Magazine is now available!

In the optimistic spirit that often comes with spring and summer, we dive into today’s foodservice challenges and successes in this issue, with a look towards top trends and where we are headed through the remainder of the year. Our Spring/Summer 2024 issue of Canadian Restaurant & Foodservice News examines the industry from menu trends […]

Beertown is thriving with vision, mission, and values that put people first

By Jessica Brill The foodservice industry has spent the last few years in recovery mode amid supply chain disruption, inflation, and labour shortages, but some restaurants have found a way to thrive through it all. By focusing on relationships from the top down, prioritizing staff, and strengthening partner relationships, Beertown continues to grow, providing guests […]

Bika: Honouring Turkish roots with sustainable farming & local values

Chef Fisun Ercan explains why running Quebec’s Bika Farm and Cuisine is more than just a dream fulfilled By Tom Nightingale Nestled in the southern Quebec countryside just outside Saint-Blaise-sur-Richelieu, about 45 minutes from downtown Montreal, Chef Fisun Ercan runs Bika Farm and Cuisine, a truly local and sustainable food experience that pays homage to […]

Raising the bar: Chef Peter Keith

Chef Keith has tackled the pandemic head-on with his Meuwly’s brand and is making efforts to break down barriers around mental health. By Tom Nightingale It is fair to say that Peter Keith has thrown himself into the challenges brought on by COVID-19. Over the last 15 years, the experienced restaurateur has excelled in cooking […]

The Canadian Culinary Federation (CCFCC) and MediaEDGE Communications form a strategic media partnership, expanding coverage to the Canadian foodservice industry

Press release MediaEDGE Communications, an industry-leading publisher of dozens of respected trade and association publications (print and digital), has announced that Canadian Restaurant & Foodservice News (CRFN Magazine) will be expanding its coverage to include members of the Canadian Culinary Federation (CCFCC) through a strategic media partnership arrangement. Beginning with the October/November 2016 issue of […]