LOOKING AHEAD TO A BRIGHTER FUTURE

The Canadian foodservice industry has seen so many changes over the last few years; we’ve pivoted, we’ve adapted, and we’ll come out stronger on the other side. As we continue to recover, this Winter 2023 issue addresses the struggles, the evolution, and the future of our industry.

Our cover story dives into the current and upcoming landscape, with input from a number of industry experts, including Technomic, NPD Group, Datassential, Paytronix, The Fifteen Group, and IPSOS. This roundtable sheds some light on what we can expect to see in the coming year.

Our Canadian Trailblazer story features sustainability star Trendi, a BC company founded by Craig McIntosh and Carissa Campeotto that’s changing the world of upcycling, from farmers to foodservice.

As business owners continue to navigate the ongoing labour crisis, we spotlight staffing, shifting mindsets, and strategies for building a winning team. We also cover what restaurant customers are looking for, from contactless dining to community, and beyond. We talk technology, with tipflation, loyalty programs, and digital dining in the mix.

For a look ahead, we cover forecasting as a way to level up your restaurant, and we explore what’s around the corner with traffic and profitability.

Our regular Culinary Federation insert, A la Minute, brings a refreshing return of industry events across the country, with recaps from several provinces. We highlight this year’s celebrations, including details from International Chef’s Day, the National Annual Conference, BC Cooks Camp, Chef Island Story in PEI, and more.

Overall, this issue looks broadly at how far the foodservice industry has come and where we’re headed as our resiliency and strength continue to carry us through to 2023.

Can’t wait for you to read this issue!

Jessica Brill jessicab@mediaedge.ca