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How did World Cup affect foodservice industry?
How did World Cup affect foodservice industry?
As the FIFA World Cup tournament moves into its final week, and no more games are scheduled to take place in Canada, the foodservice industry should take some lessons from the temporary surge in demand, an industry insider said.
MTY Food Group to axe 68 underperforming stores
Restaurant franchisor MTY Food Group is taking a bite out of its own empire, closing 68 underperforming stores over the next nine months. The Montreal-based company operates restaurants under 80 brands, including Thai Express, Manchu Wok and Bâton Rouge.
Dairy Queen closes 46 stores
The ice cream shop sector has not escaped the financial distress that the overall restaurant industry has faced. Popular ice cream chain Dairy Queen has closed at least 46 locations since 2025, with the most recent closings coming in June.
Canned vegetables tariff pressures grocery prices: MEI
Montreal-based public policy think tank MEI says the federal government’s decision to impose a new tariff on imported canned vegetables will increase costs for consumers at a time when food prices continue to outpace overall inflation.
Super C opens 122nd store with $10 million investment
Super C has opened its 122nd supermarket in Magog, Que., following an investment of nearly $10 million. The new 35,700-square-foot discount grocery store will employ close to 100 people. Super C is the discount supermarket banner of Metro.
No Frills opens Ontario store with horse and buggy tie-ups
No Frills has opened a new store in Ontario with accommodations for customers arriving by horse and buggy. The Loblaw Companies discount supermarket chain set up shop in Elmira with offerings tailored to the local Mennonite community.
Grocery store returns to longtime Mississauga plaza
Food Basics opened its newest location. The more than 32,000-square-foot store is the eighth in Mississauga and 156th store across Ontario. It marks the return of a full-service grocery retailer, which was once home to a Dominion supermarket.
Canada has lost millions of hectares of farmland
Fruit farmer Charles Stevens shared what a developer once offered him for his land: $16 million. Stevens turned it down. Canadian farms reported a 3.2 per cent decrease in total farm area from 2016 — more than two million hectares.
Canadians want to stop tipping: Survey
Tipping is a staple of dining culture in Canada for workers who earn minimum wage and rely on tips. Based on data collected by H&R Block for Actual, 67 per cent of Canadians want tipping to be completely abolished.
Hedderson appointed Cleanfarms executive director
Agricultural non-profit environmental stewardship organization Cleanfarms has named Shane Hedderson as its new executive director. A long-standing member of Cleanfarms’ management team, Hedderson brings experience in stewardship, circular economy and industry partnerships. He succeeds Barry Friesen, who retired in April.
N.B. high school to grow fresh produce year-round
A high school in Hillsborough, N.B., has opened a year-round greenhouse to give students learning opportunities while helping with food insecurity. Foods of the Fundy Valley worked with Caledonia Regional High School and found students lack access to nutritious food.
Haskap berry farm bringing superfruit to Alberta tables
Rosy Farms, just outside Edmonton, is home to the haskap berry, also known as honeyberries; a superfruit with a taste reminiscent of a blueberry, raspberry and blackcurrant combined. The farm now expects between 5,000 and 8,000 visitors this season.
Researchers turn to wild yeast to help craft breweries
A new research project from Langara College and UBC is exploring how to brew beer using wild yeast. It could be a way to give B.C.’s struggling brewing industry a break, while creating new beer flavours in the process.
Foreign money flowing into Canada, if ag sector can get it
Canada is capturing the attention of the global investment community, according to John Stackhouse, RBC senior VP, and is getting calls from investors with capital. Saskatchewan’s trade minister says weak links must be addressed to take full advantage.
Inside the U.S. race for drone delivery dominance
For now, the drone delivery market is relatively small. But U.S. retail behemoths Walmart and Amazon are actively scaling networks. Globally, drone deliveries will spike to more than 800 million in 2034, PwC said.
Ryan Reynolds-backed Aviation Gin shutters distillery
The Aviation American Gin Distillery Portland, Ore., has closed its doors as the company shifts its production strategy. Diageo, the global spirits company that acquired Aviation American Gin in 2020, confirmed the closure.
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