Month: March 2016

Tax increases announced in today’s budget are yet another hit on the restaurant industry in Ontario. “Restaurants simply cannot absorb all the increased costs imposed by the Ontario government,” said James Rilett, Vice President, Ontario. “The ORPP, higher utilities, higher wages, and now today’s announcement of higher alcohol taxes are direct hits to viability of these small businesses.” …

Perdue is moving NO ANTIBIOTICS EVER™ protein into mainstream grocery categories and foodservice menu items with the rapid transition of its entire frozen, refrigerated and fresh value-added chicken products and all of its foodservice turkey items to NO ANTIBIOTICS EVER™ (NAE). Perdue made the announcement during the 2016 Annual Meat Conference in Nashville. …

Enjoy Life Foods  announces the launch of five pound Baking Mix packs specifically designed for the foodservice channel, offering a unique, one-of-a-kind allergy-friendly baking experience. Hot on the heels of Enjoy Life’s successful Baking Mix retail launch, the brand’s five pound Baking Mixes will feature the same great functional ingredients and are available in all five signature varieties, including Pancake+Waffle, Brownie, Muffin, Pizza Crust and All-Purpose Flour. …

As local chefs and restaurateurs gear up for spring, the US Foods Food Fanatics movement is in full swing. US Foods has added 11 Food Fanatics Chefs, who represent food leadership locally to bring new inspiration to restaurant operators and foodservice professionals. Food Fanatics LIVE, the food and technology tour, is extending to 20 cities across the US in 2016 to help foodservice operators succeed at what they love most – creating great food. …

US Foods announced it has agreed to acquire the assets of Cara Donna Provision Co., a wholesale distributor of food and food related products to restaurants and foodservice customers throughout New England. …