Tag: foodservice news
Federal Government Extends Access to Lockdown-Support Programs
OTTAWA — The federal government will be extending access to the Local-Lockdown Program amendments and the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit to Mar. 12, 2022.
Under...
Gordon Food Service to Acquire Macgregors Meat & Seafood Ltd.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Gordon Food Service has entered into an agreement to acquire Macgregors Meat & Seafood Ltd. to diversify its customer offerings...
Christine Walker Leaving Role as Chair, George Brown College’s Chef School
TORONTO — Christine Walker, Chair of George Brown College’s Chef School, is leaving her role with the college’s Centre for Hospitality and Culinary Arts...
Swiss Chalet Wins PAC Global Award for Sustainable Design
VAUGHAN, Ont. — Swiss Chalet, and its packaging partner WestRock, have won the PAC Global Award for Sustainable Design for its new paper packaging....
Alberta Ends Vaccine-Passport Program
CALGARY — Effective Feb. 9, the Alberta government has put an end to its vaccine-passport program. The government also laid out a three-step plan...
Quiznos Brings Classic Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches to Canada
DENVER, Colo. — Quiznos has launched its Philly Cheesesteak sandwich at its Canada locations as a seasonal offer.
Customers can choose between a steak or...
New Research Reveals Canada’s Most Popular Cuisine
TORONTO — Chefs Plate, a Canadian meal-kit service, has revealed that most Canadians are searching for Chinese cuisine, followed by Thai, Indian and Korean...
SkipTheDishes Partners with Snoop Dogg
TORONTO — SkipTheDishes has partnered with Snoop Dogg for the release of a new song that’s part of its “Did Somebody Say” campaign.
To celebrate...
Lazeez Shawarma Donates $10,000 in Gift Cards
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. — Lazeez Shawarma has donated a record-setting $10,000 in gift cards for the Largest Restaurant Gift-Card Support Program, spearheaded by The Mississauga...
Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. Adjusts Number of Restaurants in Royalty Pool
TORONTO — Pizza Pizza Royalty Corp. has adjusted the number of restaurants in its royalty pool to include 37 new restaurants during the prior...
