Nov 12, 2008 - Majors are responding to popularity of craft beers

With sales of wine and spirits having rapidly caught up to beer consumption and lesser players picking up new fans in an increasingly competitive market, beer tastes and beer makers are evolving. Ontario’s beer drinkers are becoming more supportive of the little guys in a competitive beer market and the major players are responding to this trend of healthier, more natural products.

Nov 12, 2008 - California walnut farmers meeting worldwide demand

California’s walnut industry started in the 1860s in the southern part of the state before migrating north to the Central Valley. Of the 400 different crops grown in California, walnuts rank 15th on the list in terms of overall monetary value.

Aug 5, 2008 - Furniture and Design: Creating a Mood for Food

North America’s first Feng Shui-inspired McDonald’s opened in Southern California in February. Key Feng Shui aspects such as water elements, earth tones and red accents were incorporated into the design, along with a McCafe coffee bar, in a bid to attract increasingly discriminadurnting patrons.

Jul 10, 2008 - Distributors deal with cost hikes and operator demands

Ontario Restaurant News editor Mike Deibert contacted distributors to learn about developments in the foodservice supply chain and how they reflect what is happening in the business in general.

Jun 4, 2008 - Time saving in the foodservice kitchen

A range of food products and the equipment used to prepare them are on the market to trim down the time and labour associated with food preparation in the commercial foodservice kitchen.