Puratos opens its first Canadian Bakery School

Puratos Canada officially opened its first Canadian Bakery School program at Father Michael Goetz Catholic Secondary School today, reinforcing its commitment to education in Mississauga, workforce development, and long-term industry sustainability in professional baking and pastry arts. The program is being developed in partnership with the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board (DPCDSB). Its location near […]

Mississauga joins the initiative calling for a global Plant Based Treaty

Mississauga has become the 50th city to support the call for a global Plant Based Treaty to champion a food system transformation as a critical solution to the climate crisis. The Plant Based Treaty motion, which passed unanimously, was introduced on September 24 by Councillor Stephen Dasko and seconded by Councillor Matt Mahoney, following sustained local […]

Halal Food Fest brings nearly 200 halal food booths to Toronto

Back for its fifth year, Halal Food Fest expects over 35,000 visitors from July 15-16 Press release Toronto’s Halal Food Fest (HFFTO), the largest halal food festival in North America, is coming back to the city for its fifth year from Saturday, July 15 to Sunday, July 16, 2017 at The International Centre in Mississauga. Representing cuisines from around the world, guests will […]

Largest Halal food festival in North America returns to Toronto for 4th year

Press release Halal Food Fest expecting over 30,000 visitors on May 21-22 The GTA is home to 47 per cent of Canada’s Muslim community*, which makes it a natural fit to host the upcoming Halal Food Fest 2016 on May 21-22 at The International Centre in Mississauga. The event, now in its fourth year, is […]