As Canada navigates growing pressures and opportunities across food security, trade, technology, climate resilience, and global competitiveness, FOOD FORWARD 2026 will convene leaders from across the country through a three-city national summit series, coming this fall. The 2026 circuit begins with FOOD FORWARD Atlantic in St. John’s on September 23, followed by on the Hill […]
Ontario’s newly proposed changes to the Employment Standards Act would prohibit companies from charging employees for required uniforms or deducting those costs from their wages, ensuring employees are not forced to pay out of pocket just to do their jobs. The change would apply where uniforms are mandatory and employer-specific, including branded or logo apparel […]
Flanagan Foodservice, the largest Canadian and family-owned foodservice distributor, announced the full acquisition of Capital Foodservice, building upon a structure where Flanagan previously held 50 per cent ownership and served as a managing partner. This strategic consolidation will transition Capital Foodservice to the Flanagan Foodservice brand, effectively unifying the two companies under a single, recognized […]
By Samir Zabeneh With an unpredictable economy, persistent tariffs, and evolving habits reshaping the culinary landscape, the Canadian foodservice industry has faced mixed challenges and opportunities in the past. Recent reports paint a clear picture of inflation’s impact on the foodservice industry and shifting dining preferences. Rising menu prices have emerged as a major deterrent […]
As the foodservice industry sees a gradual increase in traffic and sales, what does the road to recovery look like? It’s been a tough few years, with rising food costs, labour shortages, and new work-from-home patterns impacting restaurants’ return to pre-pandemic standards. In a recent webinar, Chris Elliott, senior economist at Restaurants Canada, took a […]
As labour shortages and inflation continue to rise, is the foodservice industry bouncing back? Full patios, large takeout lines, and long reservation lists seem to indicate that we are back to business as usual, but the numbers tell a slightly different story. In a recent webinar, Chris Elliott, senior economist at Restaurants Canada, took a […]
A new government report shows the devastating effect that COVID-19 has had on the food and beverage and hospitality industries in 2020.
Quick-service and full-service restaurants saw an expected decline in revenue and traffic, according to preliminary numbers from Ipsos.
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.
Market researcher Ipsos predicts the foodservice industry will contract by 26 per cent at best during the remainder of 2020.
