News by subject: FOOD/COOKING

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, the recognized world leader in fast artisanal pizza, today announced that it is testing large 14-inch pizzas as part of a campaign to grow its digital delivery and carryout business. "Most delivery pizza is consumed at home...

iQ, Canada's leading healthy fast casual restaurant brand, has just opened its eighth location in the GTA, and its first uptown Toronto location. As one of the tenants anchoring RioCan's newly built Yonge Sheppard Centre, iQ is one of several brands...

Today, Restaurants Canada, which represents more than 30,000 foodservice and hospitality businesses across Canada, unveiled a campaign to raise awareness about the troubling realities that restaurants in Alberta are facing and policy solutions for...

Restaurants Canada, a national association representing more than 30,000 foodservice and hospitality businesses across Canada, is excited to welcome the Tourism Industry Association of New Brunswick (TIANB), the leading advocate for tourism issues in...

Restaurants Canada's 2019 RC Show is convening hospitality industry leaders and CEOs from top restaurants ? including McDonalds, Starbucks, KFC Canada, A&W and many more ? to share their stories and lead the conversation around the true meaning of...

"I've always been impressed by Vitasave's vision, customer service and terrific team! Vitasave has been a highly valued retail partner of ours for years and we look forward to many more!" ? Charles Chang, Founder of Vega "I have known the people...

From restaurant robots and holograms, to meatless meat and transforming unused milk sugar into superior spirits, the 2019 RC Show has officially released its list of must-see, innovative products set to reshape the hospitality industry and transform...

Graph Blockchain Inc. ("Graph" or "Company") is pleased to announce a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") entered into between Datametrex AI Limited ("Datametrex"), an associated company of Graph, with Lotte Data Communication Company,...

CP Kelco, a leading global producer of specialty hydrocolloid solutions, announced today that the following 19 GENU® Pectin products are Non-GMO Project (NGP) verified:  GENU® BETA PectinGENU® Pectin type B rapid setGENU® Pectin type D slow...

Since December, Aeromexico customers on all international and selected domestic flights departing from Mexico City have been treated to new flavors certain to tempt even the most discerning palate, thanks to the Top Chefs at Gate Gourmet...

A reinvention of the traditional dinner club has emerged and it's inviting people to join a movement devoted to reconnecting while breaking bread together. Just in time for the New Year, the International Dinner Club combines fun, adventure, and the...

Blaze Fast-Fire'd Pizza, the recognized world leader in fast artisanal pizza, today announced that it is blazing a new trail when it comes to value, unveiling offers geared toward busy lunch time guests and carryout fanatics on the go. Guests can now...

Several of Toronto's top restaurants and bars have come together to launch King West Cares, a community program built on the importance of celebrating with loved ones and breaking bread together. As the holidays quickly approach, King West Cares is...

Bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics most critically important to humans, has been found in pork from supermarket shelves in Brazil, Spain and Thailand. This is a symptom of the routine overuse of antibiotics propping up low-welfare practices in...

Richardson International Limited ("Richardson") is pleased to announce an agreement with Conagra Brands, Inc. for the purchase of Wesson, a leading U.S. retail brand of canola and vegetable cooking oils. Wesson has been a preferred choice in...

In the spirit of the season, Questrade has announced a donation of the equivalent of 250,000 meals to Food Banks Canada on behalf of Questrade customers and employees, as part of its annual campaign to help Canadian families in need across the...

Celebrity chef David Rocco teams up with Ethiopian Airlines CanadaEthiopian Airlines Canada hosted over 50 VIP guests which included tour operators, travel consolidators and media to an up close and personal evening with Canadian celebrity chef David...

Restaurants Canada has just released a carefully curated list of the top food and dining trends you can expect to see at the 2019 RC Show, Canada's largest foodservice and hospitality trade event.The upcoming RC Show is leading the conversation...

For three weeks starting on Monday, December 10th, diners at OTG?s Marathi can spice up their home life too. Paul George, the Indian restaurant's executive chef, will be giving away spice kits to pre-flight diners, for a limited time while supplies...

Arctic Glacier Income Fund (the "Fund") is providing a default status report, in accordance with the alternative information guidelines set out in National Policy 12-203 Cease Trade Orders for Continuous Disclosure Defaults ("National Policy...

The average Canadian family can expect to spend $411 more on food in 2019, bringing their total yearly grocery bill to $12,157 thanks to more expensive fruit and vegetables, according to Canada's Food Price Report. This expected increase in food...

PureCircle (LSE: PURE), the world's leading producer and innovator of great-tasting stevia sweeteners, announces that, after extensive R&D, it has identified high content of proteins, soluble fibers and antioxidants in the stevia plant and plans to...

At a meeting on Monday, November 26, Maple Leaf Foods announced plans to consolidate its Ontario plants by 2022. This consolidation will result in the closure of the plant in Toronto where approximately 600 employees are represented by Local 1006A...

The results of a third-party analysis on newly harvested plant and packaged product from Vertical Growers Network (VGN) have come back negative for E. coli bacteria. The Leduc-based hydroponic produce grower regularly submits products for testing as...

Empire Communities, one of Canada's largest homebuilders, is providing young professionals with a brand-new era of condo living ? and a building that they can actually afford. The building, Empire Phoenix, will be located in South Etobicoke's Mystic...

Sunwing is excited to announce it is partnering with Food Network Canada Celebrity Chef Lynn Crawford for the third consecutive year. Customers on board Sunwing Airlines can now enjoy a new and improved Sunwing Café menu. Available on all flights,...

Today, Deerfoot City celebrates the progress of its retail transformation journey with the opening of the Food Lodge and Boulevard. The Food Lodge, located at the centre of the Boulevard, a landscaped fashion high street, is the first completed...

A majority of restaurants and other foodservice businesses across Canada say environmental sustainability is important to their success, according to a survey from Restaurants Canada.In response to the association's most recent quarterly Restaurant...

The Ontario Association of Food Banks (OAFB) is pleased to announce Dairy Farmers of Ontario and Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Limited (Gay Lea Foods) as the recipients of the 2018 Paul Mistele Memorial Award. Last year, in recognition of Canada150,...

Restaurants Canada, the largest association representing more than 30,000 foodservice and hospitality businesses in Canada, today announced a new partnership with BarterPay, a platform where businesses can buy the products and services that they...

As more women ascend the ranks of the male dominated restaurant industry, the rules of "kitchen culture" are being rewritten. Premiering November 15 at 9 pm ET on TVO and tvo.org/documentaries, TVO Original The Heat: A Kitchen (R)evolution takes a...

Restaurants Canada applauds the Ontario government for making changes to Bill 148 that will provide welcomed relief for the province's foodservice sector. Jim Wilson, Ontario's Minister Responsible for Red Tape and Regulatory Burden Reduction, today...

Freshii Inc. , the fast-growing health and wellness brand, will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter fiscal 2018 financial results on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Hosting the call will be Matthew Corrin,...

The stigma around Cannabidiol (CBD) oil has decreased making many CBD infused brands gain mainstream popularity and command more shelf space in stores across the country.  Cannabidiol (CBD) oil is one of the hundreds of cannabinoids found in the...

PureCircle (LSE: PURE), the world's leading producer and innovator of great-tasting stevia sweeteners, reports launches of new food and beverage products containing stevia leaf sweeteners increased significantly in the first six months of 2018 vs the...

Restaurants Canada invites foodservice and hospitality professionals to shop, taste, learn, connect and grow their businesses at the industry's must-attend event of the year from February 24-26, 2019 at Toronto's Exhibition Place."This year's RC Show...

Today's unprecedented increase of Alberta's minimum wage to $15 represents an escalation of nearly 50 per cent (63 per cent for liquor servers) over the past four years. This steep increase to labour costs is placing insurmountable pressure on many...

PureCircle (LSE: PURE), the world's leading producer and innovator of stevia sweeteners, and its North Carolina farmer partners are about to harvest the company's first commercial-scale crop of Starleaftm stevia grown in the U.S.  PureCircle's...

On Thanksgiving Monday, October 8 at 10 pm ET, TVO presents the World Premiere of TVO Original The Superfood Chain on TVO and tvo.org. This thought-provoking documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Ann Shin (The Defector) explores the stories behind...

This year is shaping up to be the toughest year for foodservice operators since 2011, according to Restaurants Canada, the largest association representing foodservice and hospitality businesses across the country.While overall foodservice sales were...

Move over pumpkin spice. After a three-week nation-wide teaser campaign, Canada's premium juice and smoothie bar, Booster Juice, is blending smoothies with blue algae (also known as Phycocyanin powder) just in time for fall. Phycocyanin powder is a...

Restaurants Canada, the largest association representing foodservice and hospitality businesses in Canada, today announced a new partnership with Cyberisk Chek Inc., an innovative cyber security solution provider. The partnership will give...

Constellation Brands, Inc. , a leading beverage alcohol company, announced today that Bill Newlands, president and chief operating officer and David Klein, chief financial officer, will present at the Barclays Global Consumer Staples Conference on...

A new partnership between Restaurants Canada, the largest association representing foodservice and hospitality businesses in Canada, and blueRover Inc., a leader in the Internet of Things technology space, is introducing game-changing food delivery...

Bald Baker, a creator of sugar conscious and health forward treats, has announced it is adding NutriFusion® vitamins from fruits and vegetables to the simple ingredient list of its new cookie, Oat to Joy. The new product comes in at only 200 calories...

Blaze Fast Fire'd Pizza, the recognized world leader in fast artisanal pizza, is giving fans in Red Deer a reason to celebrate. This Thursday, August 23rd, the leading fast casual brand will open a beautiful 2,200 square foot open kitchen restaurant...

Restaurants Canada welcomes today's announcement from Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Mary Ng, Canada's new minister for small business and export promotion, regarding new deals with major credit card companies to reduce the fees they charge...

Sonoco , one of the largest diversified global packaging companies, announced the expansion of its environmental and social stewardship initiatives to include commitments to achieve greater packaging sustainability and recycling in support the food...

TORONTO, August 2, 2018 ? Businesses across Canada's foodservice sector are bracing themselves for rising food costs resulting from tense international trade negotiations. According to Restaurants Canada's most recent quarterly Restaurant Outlook...

Calling personalized nutrition the next big focus in food, the team at Lux Research, a leading provider of tech-enabled research and advisory services about technology innovation, has served up an analysis of the key commercialization requirements...