News by subject: FOOD/COOKING

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...

Restaurants Canada is calling on the government of Newfoundland and Labrador to provide much needed relief to small businesses hard hit by the recent blizzard, following years of economic slowdown. In an open letter to Premier Dwight Ball and...

The Panhellenic Association of Table Olives Processors, Packers and Exporters (PEMETE) and their "OLIVE YOU European Table Olives" campaign, will showcase European table olives from Greece at a press event organized in Toronto, Canada, on February...

Restaurants Canada welcomes today's announcement from Alcool NB Liquor (ANBL) unveiling a new rebate program to be offered to bar and restaurant licensees purchasing beverage alcohol for their establishments. The program will come into effect April...

The Panhellenic Association of Table Olives Processors, Packers and Exporters (PEMETE) and its "OLIVE YOU European Table Olives" campaign will attend 2020 for the second time, to showcase European table olives from Greece in the highly targeted...

Olives have been an integral part of the Mediterranean diet since antiquity; a favorite food in Mediterranean countries to this date, and a centuries-old snack. "OLIVE YOU" is the three-year promotional program of PEMETE, co-financed by the European...

Restaurants Canada is proud to announce its newest membership savings program partnership with Superior Propane, Canada's largest propane supplier. Effective today, Restaurants Canada members will receive exclusive credits with their Business Bundle...

Japanese-inspired quick-service restaurant, Edo Japan (Edo), continues its expansion plan across Canada with two new street-front locations opening in Winnipeg. The brand continues to experience steady growth in Canadian markets, crediting its...

Noblegen Inc. ("Noblegen"), an advanced nutritional ingredient company, is excited to announce the launch of its first direct-to-consumer facing product, a plant-based "whole egg" powder. The product is named, "the egg.", and it's exclusively...

Fuwa Fuwa, Toronto's first specialty shop for souffle? pancakes, announced that it has set its sights on expansion as several new franchise groups have signed on to grow the brand. Fuwa Fuwa hopes to see expansion across Canada in 2020 with the...

Every year people around the world enjoy oysters from British Columbia (BC) but oyster-related illnesses have posed risks to human health, and the BC oyster industry. Several outbreaks from 2015 to 2018 resulted in severe cases of gastroenteritis,...

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Success Valley Farms is the latest customer to join iTrade in building the world's safest and most comprehensive global food supply chain. To underline its commitment to guaranteeing the safety of our food, iTrade is offering the iTracefresh...

Post Holdings, Inc. and TreeHouse Foods ("TreeHouse") today announced that the Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") has notified the companies that it will file a complaint opposing Post's proposed acquisition of TreeHouse's private label ready-to-eat...

Canada's leading hospitality group, Kinka Family, proudly announced that it was the recipient of five awards by the Toronto Star Readers' Choice Awards, including Best Asian Restaurant and Best Café/Bistro.  Founded in 2009 in Toronto, Ontario,...

Canada's largest foodservice and hospitality trade event has released its list of the top trends that you can expect to see dominating next year's dining experiences. From March 1-3, 2020, RC Show will once again host Canada's largest gathering of...

PureCircle (LSE: PURE), the world's leading producer and innovator of great-tasting stevia ingredients for the global beverage and food industries, announces several important new developments which will further support its customers in their...