Tag: foodservice industry
From the Editor: Power to the People
Volume 48, Number 4
At no other time in history has so much power rested in the hands of the consumer. In the past, consumer...
Canada’s Competitive Market Is Making It Harder for Restaurants to Thrive
It’s never been easy to thrive in the restaurant business, but today’s über-competitive business-operating environment in Canada makes it incredibly challenging.
The Challenges
“Today’s foodservice market...
B.C. Predicted To Boast Fastest-growing Restaurant Sales in 2014
VANCOUVER — Toronto-based Restaurants Canada predicts that the B.C. foodservice industry will lead the country in sales with a 7.5-per-cent increase to $8.9 billion...
NRA Show Highlights Sustainability, Health and Dietary Needs
CHICAGO — The NRA Show had another successful year. This past weekend, almost 3,000 suppliers showcased more than 900 products, which filled three halls at Chicago’s McCormick Place with at least 77,000 people who were registered to attend the event, according to Stephen Howarth, regional VP, National Restaurant Association (NRA).
Fast-Casual Continues to Win Customer Attention
TORONTO — The fast-casual category is continuing to steal market share, and, according to a new study from the NPD Group, consumers are now choosing between food freshness/menu variety and speedy service/value pricing when determining what type of restaurant to patronize.
Technomic: Top 200 Canadian Chains Show Significant Growth
CHICAGO — The Top 200 Canadian restaurant chains accounted for $27.8 billion in sales in 2012, showing 4.3-per-cent growth in 2012, reports Technomic, a...
A look at 10 Technology Trends Shaping Foodservice Industry
Technology is changing the way restaurant operators do business. “With technology becoming increasingly affordable and flexible, there are more opportunities than ever to communicate...
National Sodium Reduction Strategy Bill Tabled
OTTAWA — The NDP’s Libby Davies tabled a bill Monday, resurrecting a national sodium reduction strategy, which will require food manufacturers to lower sodium...
Foodservice Industry Gives Food Tax Thumbs Down
TORONTO — As the idea of instituting a food tax in Ontario is debated, Phyllis Tanaka, registered dietitian and VP for Food &...
“Breastaurants” Are Booming
NEW YORK — Hooters-style restaurants are enjoying a mini boom in the foodservice industry and are purported to roll out across Canada. Take the...
