Tag: Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association
Garth Whyte Departs Restaurants Canada
TORONTO — Garth Whyte is no longer at the helm of Restaurants Canada. The president and CEO of the Toronto-based association has been replaced by...
CRFA Predicts Growth in Commercial Foodservice Sales
TORONTO — Good news for the foodservice industry has surfaced — the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA) has updated its 2014 forecast on...
CRFA Appoints New VP
TORONTO — James Rilet has been named VP of the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association (CRFA) in Ontario.
“I am very pleased that James will...
Dave Barlow, a Former Cara Exec, Dies
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Dave Barlow, a hospitality veteran, died Monday after a short battle with cancer.
Throughout his career he held positions such as COO...
Research Finds Alarmingly High Sodium Levels in Restaurant Food
TORONTO — Sodium content in Canadian restaurant foods is “alarmingly high,” and a population-wide sodium-reduction strategy is needed, according to new research from the...
New B.C. Food, Drink and Lodging Expo to Launch in October
VANCOUVER — Industry heavyweights have joined to launch a new show that will bring together the foodservice and hospitality industry in a one-stop shop....
Hudak Pledges To End LCBO Monopoly In Ontario
TORONTO — Tim Hudak, leader of Ontario’s Progressive Conservative party, has re-opened the debate on privatizing liquor sales, arguing that it’s time to “end...
Industry Fights Back Against Rising Credit-Card Fees
TORONTO — Visa Canada’s plan to increase credit-card fees by one-third in April is causing concern in the foodservice industry. Now, the Canadian Federation...
CRFA Takes Industry Issues To Parliament Hill
OTTAWA — More than 140 politicians and restaurant owners joined to discuss the state of the restaurant industry at the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices...
CRFA: Restaurant Sales to Grow 4.1 Per cent Annually
TORONTO — Restaurant sales in Canada are predicted to grow an average of 4.1 per cent over the next five years, from $52.9 billion...
