McDonald’s Canada turns up the heat with the new Spicy McChicken Sandwiches

Press Release Starting today, McDonald’s Canada is giving the iconic McChicken a spicy makeover, with the launch of the new Spicy McChicken sandwiches. With three unique flavours of increasing levels of heat released every two weeks, Canadians can find out which flavour will test their spice limits and give them #SpiceFace. The new sauces were created for spice […]

Small Dishes, Big Flavours: The daypart trends to look out for

By Sherry Tseng Some say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but don’t be so quick to dismiss the impact of lunch and dinner. While the breakfast daypart is gaining ground, lunch and dinner still dominate the majority share of restaurant traffic, with lunch being the largest revenue driver for the foodservice […]

Menu trends to watch for March 2018

By Aaron Jourden Below we will highlight some of the leading menu trends to watch on Canadian menus this month. Sweet heat About the trend: Operators are catering to demand for bold and exciting flavour experiences by developing complex sauces and toppings that combine spicy and sweet components. These condiments can be found on new […]

Meat and poultry prove their worth as versatile proteins

By Sean Moon As centre-of-the-plate mainstays, meat and poultry have long held a prominent place on Canadian restaurant menus. But with chefs always trying to raise the creative bar and impress diners, many are reaching beyond international borders to develop inspired and innovative protein dishes, all while giving tradition its due respect. With the days […]