News by subject: FOOD/COOKING

Beyond Meat® is announcing its latest iteration of the Beyond Burger®, produced locally at a co-manufacturing facility in Canada, is now available at major grocery stores nationwide. This latest version of the Beyond Burger, Beyond...

A report released today by Oceana Canada reveals that a voluntary slowdown measure put in place by Transport Canada this year to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales from deadly ship strikes in the Cabot Strait is being...

More than 200,000 servings of fresh ground pork will help feed Ontario families in need this year thanks to a grassroots fundraising initiative supported by hog farmers and their industry partners. On Tuesday, July 14, 2020, the Pork Industry...

Restaurants Canada is urging reforms to the federal wage subsidy that will better help foodservice businesses rehire workers as they continue to reopen and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. At least 400,000 people previously employed in the...

Crystal River Cruises has once again won top honors in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards. Crystal River Cruises has been earning the acclaim of the world's most discerning travelers since the line first launched in 2016 and, in fact, was named...

Goodfood Market Corp. ("Goodfood" or "the Company") , a leading online grocery company in Canada, is pleased to announce it has been selected to join the S&P/TSX Smallcap Index effective June 22, 2020. "We are pleased to be included among this...

Michael Lee-Chin and Portland Holdings are calling upon Canadians to join in the effort to feed vulnerable communities in Jamaica by donating to Food For The Poor Canada (FFPC). Portland Holdings has already made a huge impact; working with friends...

Restaurants Canada commends the Government of British Columbia for acting on a longstanding liquor policy recommendation to help bars and restaurants survive the challenges of COVID-19. "On behalf of the province's licensed establishments, I want...

Global public health organization NSF International today launched a new program to help businesses, schools and cultural institutions take the necessary steps to reopen and stay open while minimizing coronavirus risk for customers, guests and...

Restaurants Canada applauds the Government of Alberta for providing a lifeline to restaurants with a moratorium on evictions and a working capital grant. "On behalf of the province's more than 11,000 restaurants, I want to thank Premier Kenney and...

The restaurant industry is slowly starting to reopen to the public, but it's a whole new world out there. In order to help foodservice operators reopen their businesses safely, as well as manage and grow their business in the next normal, Restaurants...

A national campaign to connect consumers to the multifaceted Canadian food system was launched by the Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI), at a time when conversation around food and its availability has dominated media headlines. It's Good,...

With their commitment to fight iron deficiency worldwide, championing for women's health comes natural to Canadian company Lucky Iron Fish Enterprises (LIFE). Ahead of Menstrual Hygiene Day (May 28), this social enterprise is teaming up with 5 other...

Over the past year, Farm Management Canada has been working with Wilton Consulting Group on ground-breaking research that seeks to explore the connection between Mental Health and Farm Business Management. The findings from this research reveal a...

Elevate Farms Inc. ("Elevate" or "Elevate Farms") is pleased to announce it has entered into an agreement ("Agreement") for an initial build-out commitment of US$10,000,000 with North Star Agriculture Corp. ("North Star" or "North Star Agriculture")...

A new survey from Restaurants Canada has revealed that most foodservice businesses in British Columbia might not have enough cash flow to successfully reopen their doors to diners. As the province moves forward with lifting emergency measures,...

A new survey from Restaurants Canada has revealed that most foodservice businesses in Alberta might not have enough cash flow to successfully reopen their doors to diners. As the province moves forward with lifting emergency measures, restaurants...

A new survey from Restaurants Canada has revealed that most foodservice businesses in Saskatchewan might not have enough cash flow to successfully reopen their doors to diners. As the province moves forward with lifting emergency measures,...

A new survey from Restaurants Canada has revealed that most foodservice businesses in Manitoba might not have enough cash flow to successfully reopen their doors to diners. As the province moves forward with lifting emergency measures, restaurants...

A new survey from Restaurants Canada has revealed that most foodservice businesses in Nova Scotia might not have enough cash flow to successfully reopen their doors to diners. As the province moves forward with lifting emergency measures,...

A new survey from Restaurants Canada has revealed that most foodservice businesses in Ontario might not have enough cash flow to successfully reopen their doors to diners. As the province moves forward with lifting emergency measures, restaurants...

A new survey from Restaurants Canada has revealed that most foodservice businesses in Newfoundland and Labrador might not have enough cash flow to successfully reopen their doors to diners. As the province moves forward with lifting emergency...

BASF will join COVID-19 hunger relief efforts with a $64,398.20 donation to Food Banks Canada. The company's employees participated in a virtual food drive in March and April to support the 3,000+ food banks and community agencies across Canada. The...

The Canadian Celiac Association (CCA) wants to know what Canadians put between their buns. Today, it is launching How Do You Sandwich? ? a month-long social media contest in partnership with Promise Gluten Free that's designed to celebrate the...

Restaurants Canada applauds the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for helping bars and restaurants survive the COVID-19 crisis with a wholesale liquor pricing discount and other critically needed liquor policy changes. "On behalf of all...

foodora Canada has filed a notice of intention to make a proposal and plans to cease operations effective the end of day on May 11th foodora has not been able to reach a level of profitability in Canada that's sustainable enough to continue...

On March 26th, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) announced new measures introduced by the Government of Ontario that would temporarily allow liquor licensed establishments to sell beer, wine, and spirits as part of food orders for...

Today, Food Processing Skills Canada announces new enhancements to the funding of both the BC Post-Farm Food Safety Program and BC On-Farm Food Safety Program. These changes permit personal protective equipment (PPE) as an eligible expense for...

PureCircle (LSE: PURE), the world's leading producer and innovator of great-tasting stevia ingredients for the global beverage and food industries, is pleased to announce it is now offering its proprietary NSF-02® stevia flavor solution directly to...

Vinos.ca is an online platform dedicated to exclusive wines by the case, with complimentary delivery service in Ontario. We offer wines from top producers that are difficult to find anywhere else in the province.  Vinos.ca launched earlier this...

Many Canadians love to barbecue all year-round, especially when the weather starts to get warm. And with the social distancing and self-isolation we've all been practicing for the past several weeks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, experiencing a change...

The COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic is unprecedented in its impact on the American people. Schools, public facilities, government offices and businesses have closed in an effort to mitigate the spread of the virus. In addition to business pauses and...

ONroute is extending its "Keep ON Trucking" initiative and offering truck drivers a free coffee every Wednesday until May 13, 2020. "Truck drivers are playing a critical role as an essential service during COVID-19 and making significant sacrifices...

Restaurants Canada estimates that 800,000 foodservice jobs have already been lost nationwide due to COVID-19 ? about 13,700 just in New Brunswick alone ? and they might not return if current conditions continue. With restaurants now struggling to...

Global food and beverage manufacturers can now easily create and collaborate on exploring sugar reduction solutions with SweeGen in its newly launched Food and Beverage Application Centers located in four global regions --- North America, Europe,...

Goodfood Market Corp. ("Goodfood" or "the Company") , a leading online grocery company in Canada, announced today the introduction of its Essential Canadian Pay Program, raising the pay of all its hourly and salaried operations and production...

Conagen announced today the discovery and development of a sustainable proprietary lactoferrin protein that mirrors the nutritional properties of lactoferrin from breast milk. The first-of-its-kind natural lactoferrin protein is produced via...

A Restaurants Canada survey of foodservice businesses across the country has revealed many are considering closing down permanently in the wake of COVID-19. Facing a new reality of little-to-no income without a clear end date in sight, more than 90...

In cities across the globe citizens are being asked to work from home or social distance themselves while health organizations prepare testing sites, hospital units and clinics. UNITED SIKHS, a global humanitarian non-profit organization based in New...

Collective Arts, a craft brewery and now a craft distiller, has announced their first foray into the ready-to-drink category with sparkling gin cocktails. Collective Arts cocktails are made with their artisanal gin and real ingredients, combining the...

Tap into your inner Canadian at Sugar Shack TO, presented by Redpath, and enjoy a weekend of sweetness, just in time for March Break.   WHENSaturday, March 14, 11 a.m. ? 5 p.m.Sunday, March 15, 11 a.m. ? 5 p.m. WHERESugar Beach ? 11 Dockside Drive,...

Children in our community need the right start in life ? warmth, shelter, and nutritious food ? to grow and thrive. But the brutal truth is that thousands of children in Mississauga are not getting the nutritious food they need for that healthy...

Restaurants Canada is pleased to announce that Guy Laframboise, President of Les Restaurants Subway Québec Ltée, has been named as the new Chair of the Board of Directors for 2020-2021. Laframboise was elected today at Restaurants Canada's annual...

Restaurants Canada has partnered with MeazureUp to digitize routine quality audits, assessments and checklists. This will allow foodservice operators to track their operations and ensure brand consistency straight from their mobile devices and from...

Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. is making a big splash with the return of its popular crispy Jumbo Shrimp, now available for a limited time! Seafood fans who act now and "leap" to download the Del Taco app will receive a coupon on February 28th for a...

Post Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Post") today announced it intends to redeem 100%, or $1,000.0 million aggregate principal amount, of the outstanding 5.50% senior notes due March 2025 (CUSIP 737446AL8 and U7318UAK8) (the "Notes") on March 2,...

February is Heart Month. Heart disease and stroke are two of the three leading causes of death in Canada affecting more than 1.6 million Canadians and their families. Over the past 60 years, with Heart & Stroke's help, the death rate from heart...

As major transformations continue to disrupt the food industry, one emerging shift is stealing media headlines around the globe. Ghost kitchens are springing up in New York, Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles with great momentum. Now, Toronto joins the...

As the world watches the devastating wildfires in Australia, Montecito will be hosting a community fundraiser, with proceeds from the evening going directly to the Australian Red Cross and Adelaide Hills Wine Region Fire Appeal, supporting wildfire...

From edible straws to Kombucha on tap, to 3D printed cocktail solutions, Canada's largest foodservice and hospitality trade event, the RC Show, has released its list of top trending finds that you can expect to see dominating next year's dining...