Canadian foodservice industry reports decline in April traffic, dollars
Quick-service and full-service restaurants saw an expected decline in revenue and traffic, according to preliminary numbers from Ipsos.
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Ontario’s Stage 2 of reopening includes outdoor dining, small weddings
On June 12, outdoor dine-in service at Ontario restaurants and bars in regions that have moved into Stage 2 of the province’s relaunching will reopen.
Canadian foodservice sales dealt big hit by COVID-19: Ipsos
Market researcher Ipsos predicts the foodservice industry will contract by 26 per cent at best during the remainder of 2020.
Waking Up to Foodservice
By Asad Amin One of the biggest casualties of time-crunched contemporary life is breakfast, which has become one of the most-skipped meals in Canada. However, for the savvy foodservice operator, the first meal of the day offers fresh opportunities Modern-Day Breakfast “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper,” […]
Jeff Lehmann named regional sales manager of Nor-Lake
Press Release Nor-Lake®, manufacturer and supplier of a full line of commercial refrigeration equipment, has named Jeff Lehmann as regional sales manager, effective Dec. 2, 2019, reporting directly to Keith Funke, vice-president of sales for Nor-Lake. Managing the Northeastern region of North America, Lehmann will also be responsible for managing three manufacturer representative groups on behalf […]
Technomic study finds students expecting more from campus foodservice programs
Press Release Delivery, technology and health trends are changing the foodservice landscape and younger generations are leading this charge. Technomic’s 2019 College & University Consumer Trend Report explores this segment in depth, providing actionable recommendations for operators and suppliers to get ahead of the challenges and competition. “Students have high expectations from their foodservice experiences […]
Here for the Long Haul
Rents are rising, labour is more expensive and the cost of food continues to grow. Canada’s next wave of food halls may be the answer. By Gregory Furgala There’s no singular concept for a food hall. It’s a broadly interpreted term inclusive of countless norms and concepts. Some have full service restaurants in them, while […]
Study finds acquisitions key to meal kit longevity
Press Release Meal kits as a product have massive potential and will see increasing demand, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in the report Meal Kits: Trend and Opportunities in the U.S., 3rd Edition. However, the current e-commerce subscription-centric business model is not working for many traditional players in the industry. These companies are trying to […]
USMJ brand prominence bolstered by DEA reclassification of CBD
Press Release North American Cannabis Holdings today revealed details regarding an enthusiastic shareholder response to news that the DEA, in cooperation with the FDA, had rescheduled some applications of cannabidiol (CBD) reducing previous restrictions. The DEA announced yesterday that drugs including “finished dosage formulations” of CBD approved by the FDA containing THC below 0.1 per […]
Innovating for dollars: Factors that decide the value of your business
From the Winter 2017 issue of Canadian Restaurant & Foodservice News By John Clausen When it comes to the topic of innovation, there are many important factors about your business that can affect its future asset value. New technology like smartphone apps open up new ways to provide service that can enhance and add to the […]