Trend Watch with Technomic: Birch syrup, kosho, candy cap

We look at how Canadian restaurants are menuing birch syrup, the Japanese condiment kosho, and candy cap mushrooms. Full story

Two new grants available to restaurants

The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP) aims to help Canadian businesses including restaurants grow their online presence and upgrade or adopt digital technologies. Full story

Bringing millennia of culinary history to life in the 21st century at Wanuskewin

Wanuskewin Heritage Park continues to honour over 6,000 years of Indigenous culinary history with Chef Doug Hyndford. Full story

Loyalty programs: bankable points vs. punch cards

Each approach has its own advantages and disadvantages. It depends how you want to incentivize customers to come back. Full story

Canada joins Food Waste Action Week

Led by Love Food Hate Waste Canada and the National Zero Waste Council, Canada is joining the UK, US, New Zealand, and other nations from March 7 to 13. Full story

Restaurants turn to gift cards to aid pandemic recovery

The upward trend in gift card sales in 2021 has been prominent in fine dining (up 57%) and family dining sales (up 106%). Full story

The tea industry is embracing wellness

As people limit their intake of sugary drinks and focus on boosting health, wellness teas focusing on relaxation, energy, and immune support have grown in popularity and variety. Full story