Plant-based meals are now a menu must-have

By Riana Topan The skyrocketing interest in plant-based meals has moved the industry from a “trend” to a global movement, and the growing market shows no signs of slowing down. Canadian consumers have demonstrated a consistent appetite for plant-based options, especially plant-based proteins, in recent years, with over 6.4 million people reducing or eliminating their […]

Upcycled Certified expands into Canada after US success

The Upcycled Food Association (UFA), the premier trade association for the upcycled food industry, has announced that its Upcycled Certified program has been expanded into Canada after what it calls “extraordinary success” in the U.S. market.  Upcycled foods use ingredients that otherwise would not have gone to human consumption, are procured and produced using verifiable supply chains, […]

Diners willing to pay premium for sustainable takeout

Sustainable food is increasingly a focus of discussion for the food industry and the general public, and it seems it is top of mind for diners when it comes to ordering takeout, too. According to Deliverect data cited by Restaurant Dive, more than four in 10 (43 per cent of) diners would be willing to […]

Ocean Wise Seafood Festival returns in February

More than 400 Canadian restaurants, grocery stores, and seafood suppliers will be serving up delicious offerings in the Ocean Wise Seafood Festival through the month of February. All month long, partners will serve up their best dishes and products in support of ocean conservation. Every festival item purchased will help in the fight against overfishing, […]

Creating sustainability in foodservice, one download at a time

By Sylvia Tomczak It’s ugly, it’s been sitting in the fridge for too long, it’s one of too many purchased. These are just some of the factors that contribute to the ever-rising amount of food waste happening both nationally and globally. But what if apps were the solution to the ever-growing issue of sustainability? Roughly […]

Consumers and food companies want to fight climate change

From field to table, the sustainability of the modern food industry is a topic of growing concern across the world. Though things were already moving in that direction, the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that Canadian consumers are increasingly demanding that food companies take action to reduce the impact of the sector on climate change and […]

Pushing for a national agri-food sustainability index

A private–public coalition of 34 diverse partners is pushing for the creation of Canada’s first agri-food sustainability index. To that end, it has released the Business Case for Establishing the National Index on Agri-Food Performance. Sustainability has been a growing concern within foodservice, food manufacturing, and related industries for some years, but the conversation keeps on […]

Q&A with Art Napoleon, bush cook and star of Moosemeat & Marmalade

By Kavita Sabharwal-Chomiuk Art Napoleon is an experienced hunter, adventurous bush cook and television star. In fact, Art’s 13-part food documentary series, Moosemeat & Marmalade, allows him to combine all three of these interests as he explores Indigenous culture, culinary traditions and delicious food alongside his co-star, Chef Dan Hayes. Dan has worked in the […]