From Outlier to Leader
Written by Elle Asiedu Chef Hani Firin, Senior Sous Chef at Cambridge Mill in Cambridge, Ontario, on second…
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Fastest-Growing Ingredients at Chef-Driven Independent Asian Restaurants
According to Technomic’s 2026 Top 200 Canadian Chain Restaurant Report, Asian/noodle operators are seeing significant sales momentum, up…
Fastest-Growing Sauces in Appetizers
Spicy and globally inspired sauces are transforming appetizer menus as operators respond to consumer preferences for adventurous options….
Fastest-Growing Healthy Claims at Full-Service Restaurants
Canadian full-service operators are prioritizing healthy claims—both traditional and more modern—on menus to meet growing consumer demand for…
Fastest-Growing Mealparts at Limited-Service Restaurants
Ancillary offerings that are complementary to the main entree are the fastest-growing mealparts at limited-service restaurants, becoming increasingly…
Fastest-Growing Herbs, Seeds and Spices at Emerging Chains
Operators at emerging Canadian chain restaurants are utilizing both classic and specialty herbs, seeds and spices to enhance…
Fastest-Growing Seafood at Full-Service Restaurants
Canadian full-service operators are turning to seafood for a variety of reasons, from promoting protein-forward and lighter fare…
Fastest-Growing Pizza Sauces at Canadian Pizza Locations
Canadian pizza operators are getting increasingly creative with what they are putting on pizzas and how they are…
