Over the last few years, food insecurity and food waste have reached critical levels in Canada. One in four Canadians is unsure where their next meal will come from, with food banks recording over two million visits per month this year. At the same time, 4.6 per cent of all food produced in Canada per […]
A multi-year partnership was just announced between Toronto FC and Greek quick-service restaurant and beloved Canadian family business, Jimmy The Greek. Rooted in a shared commitment to community, this partnership celebrates two key things that bring people together: food and sports. “Toronto FC represents passion, tradition, and a strong connection to the community — values […]
By Laura Harvey When starting a restaurant, most entrepreneurs focus on perfecting recipes, designing interiors, and creating the perfect ambiance. While these are essential ingredients for success, another critical decision often gets overlooked: choosing the right business structure. This choice goes beyond paperwork, it’s the foundation upon which the restaurant’s future will be built, influencing […]
McCain Canada, the world’s largest manufacturer of prepared potato products, has signed a three-year partnership agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays, becoming the official French Fries of the team and the official host of Fry Day with McCain at the ballpark. “We are thrilled to partner with McCain, a brand that shares our passion for […]
By Luke Rose Can restaurants use digital transformation as a tool to balance their bottom lines, consumer demands, and economic challenges? The current economic climate, paired with aftershocks from the pandemic, has fuelled a decline in consumer discretionary spending. As a result, many restaurants increased prices as they race to get their heads above the […]
Since the pandemic, the ghost kitchen concept has been popping up steadily, offering consumers the ability to access several different menus all in one place. In a recent partnership between Kitchen Hub Food Hall and Longo’s Liberty Village, customers can now visit Canada’s first grocery store ghost kitchen. The ‘store-within-a-store’ concept features four new kitchens, […]
By Adrian Johansen It’s not uncommon for restaurants and nonprofits to work together, mostly to raise money for that particular organization or because the restaurant supports it and wants to find a way to give back. One of the most common practices is for a patron to mention an organization by name at the restaurant […]
The Toronto Blue Jays and A&W have announced a three-year partnership that makes the quick-service chain the official burger supplier of Canada’s MLB franchise. A&W, Canada’s original burger restaurant, has been a sponsor of the Blue Jays’ High-A Minor League affiliate, the Vancouver Canadians, since 2006. After the imminent All-Star Break, A&W will be increasing its behind-home-plate presence at Rogers Centre. […]
BC-based hospitality company The Joseph Richard Group (JRG) is looking for Canadian restaurants and commercial kitchens to partner with them and expand their ghost kitchen venture, Meal Ticket Brands. Meal Ticket Brands is described as part of the next generation of virtual restaurants originally founded and launched by JRG, a Canadian-based hospitality group. It already […]
GoodLeaf Farms and the University of Guelph have announced they are forging a partnership to further advancements in vertical farming. A Memorandum of Understanding between Canada’s largest commercial vertical farm and one of Canada’s leading agricultural universities seeks to build stronger links between theoretical research and development in processes and technology, and practical application in […]
