Restaurants Canada Meets With Competition Bureau To Discuss Ontario Beer Deal

January 21, 2015 Restaurants Canada

Restaurants Canada met with officials from the Competition Bureau today to discuss our association’s complaint about the sweetheart deal between The Beer Store and LCBO. This deal protects The Beer Store’s monopoly on beer sales.

Chefs Can Capitalize On Rising Mini Dessert Trend With Lucky Leaf Fruit Filling Or Topping

January 21, 2015 Knouse Foods

To help operators capitalize on this growing trend, Knouse Foods offers Lucky Leaf® Fruit Filling or Topping as the perfect ingredient for creating new dine-in or on-the-go mini dessert menu items.

Distribution Market Advantage Chooses iTradeNetwork As GDSN Master Data & Integration Services Partner

January 21, 2015 iTradeNetwork, Inc.

iTradeNetwork, Inc. (iTrade) today announced that Distribution Market Advantage (DMA), a multibillion dollar national foodservice distribution system of leading regional broadline distributors, has selected iTradeNetwork GDSN master data and integration services for implementation early this year. DMA provides supply chain solutions for national chain operators, including many of the most recognizable brands.

Lower Gas Prices Equal Cheaper Cheese For Canadian Restaurants

After years of taking a hit on pricy cheese, restaurant owners may be getting some relief — and it’s thanks to plunging oil prices.

CSSI & Foodservice Immersion To Form Winning Alliance

Chicago-based agency CSSI has teamed up with professional development leader Foodservice Immersion to offer a greater range of education, development, and training services to the foodservice industry. Combining the marketing and culinary capabilities of CSSI with the supply chain insights and on-site programs of Foodservice Immersion, the alliance will serve to further illuminate the inner workings of the foodservice channel. Under the guidance of CSSI’s and Foodservice Immersion’s industry experts, clients will deepen their understanding of operator needs and the culinary development process.