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Welcome to the February issue of the “Hot Off the Grill” Culinary Federation Newsletter.
We hope this message finds you in happy anticipation of the coming of spring! As the weather becomes milder and the days become longer, we look forward to gathering in person and online for our regional conferences in the coming months.
We have received an overwhelming response to the launch of our 60th Anniversary Annual Conference theme of “Building the Future from a Strong Foundation.” Thank you to everyone who has registered already, if you haven’t had a chance to visit the new conference website, be sure to head on over to https://culinaryfederation.swoogo.com/cf23
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Program and event details are being finalized and added to the website regularly so check back for updates. Early bird pricing closes March 31st so don't delay to register! |
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Thank you to everyone who has renewed their membership for 2023. We appreciate your patience as we navigated some payment portal issues in January. We have upgraded to a new system that has been working seamlessly. If you experienced problems last month, please try again as we are confident you will have no issues moving forward.
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Last month we announced an exciting new partnership with the Nordic Embassy and the corresponding upcoming Sysco’s Virtual Kitchen Nordic Mini-Series that will feature chefs from Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland! Tune in to SVK on February 23rd at 3pm EST to meet Chefs Arni, Hallur & Hinrik from Iceland.
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As always, thank you for your continued support and membership. If there is anything you want to discuss regarding the Culinary Federation and your membership experience, please contact me at president@culinaryfederation.ca
Thank you sincerely,
Ryan Marquis
National President
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As a chef, you know better than anyone the many challenges facing the restaurant industry in today's economy. With inflation rates on the rise, it can be difficult to know how to navigate the complexities of menu changes, supply chain disruptions, labour costs, and more. That's why we've created The Inflation Life Raft - a comprehensive toolkit designed to help you navigate these choppy waters and keep your restaurant afloat.
With our Inflation Buster Toolkit, you'll have access to a wealth of information and resources to help you tackle these issues head on. Whether you're struggling with menu changes, looking for ways to streamline your supply chain, or trying to manage labour costs, our toolkit has everything you need to succeed. From expert advice and best practices to practical tips and real-world examples, we've got you covered.
So, if you're feeling overwhelmed by the sea of indecision facing the restaurant industry, it's time to grab hold of the Inflation Life Raft and start steering your business in the right direction. With our toolkit by your side, you'll be able to make informed decisions, stay ahead of the curve, and keep your restaurant thriving in even the toughest of economic climates.
Click here to access the Life Raft Toolkit!
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Hello Culinary Federation members!
In support of February being Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month, we wanted to showcase our newest launch with you: Galbani Professionale Lactose Free Pizza Mozzarella Shred.
Having a Lactose Free cheese available back of house allows you to offer something on the menu for everyone – and serve the needs of the large and growing lactose intolerant population. It is the same great cheese you and your customer love. Same great taste, browning and stretch. Keeping this in mind, you can now confidently add it to your menu knowing your customer can indulge in cheesy treats without the discomfort.
Did you know that 1 in 5 Canadians are lactose intolerant with as many as 2 in 5 having some degree of lactose intolerance*. Lactose Free Cheese is also growing 26% and is a $35.7M segment. When looking at healthy claims - which have a large importance on menus - Lactose Free is a Top 10 claim.
This 19% shred is not just for pizza. This is where creativity begins. Why not try as a topping on a salad, or warm and melted in a sandwich. How about some cheesy bacon and herb garlic bread? Want an even more unique option? Pizza dog – a hot dog topped with all your favourite pizza toppings. All of these options, and more, will be posted to our new website: www.galbaniprolactosefree.ca. You can even request a free sample on the website!
The possibilities are endless with Lactose Free Pizza Mozzarella. We would love to see what creative menu additions you come up with! Stand out from the competition and meet every consumers’ needs, regardless of their dietary restrictions.
Please reach out to your Lactalis Canada Foodservice team for any details and please request your free sample today!
Craft the best foodservice experience with Lactalis Canada Foodservice. Inspiration starts here.
*Our information is sourced from Canadian Digestive Health Foundation (CDHF) and Nielson.
"Lactose intolerant customers should feel confident they can now indulge in a great pizza experience with our lactose-free offering without discomfort,” says Marie Fennell, president of Topper’s Pizza. “The survey confirms why we need to provide more offerings for people with lactose intolerances. This is the same great mozzarella our customers have come to know and love, which means Topper’s Pizza will now be able to bring more family and friends together at mealtime. Parents have told us they will finally be able to re-discover their love for pizza and enjoy stress-free dinners with their kids.”
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Interested in joining a Lactalis Dairy Advisory Panel?
Click the link below:
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Interested in having a Lactalis representative attend a local branch meeting? Click the link below: |
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A group purchasing organization (GPO) streamlines your buying process and connects you with its wide-reaching network of suppliers and distributors to offer cost savings. |
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Every GPO offers savings, and your business can get more value from a relationship if your GPO brings more to the table. At Entegra, we bring restaurants incredible savings on not just food, but on the broadest offering of furniture, fixtures, and equipment, maintenance, and repair operations, and services and supplies needed to run their business.
We operate as a performance improvement partner who can also help achieve your long-term goals — protecting your margins amidst inflation and saving time with our industry and procurement expertise.
Your membership to the Culinary Federation and Entegra connects you to savings and solutions like never before for all your purchasing needs.
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Here's how a partner like Entegra can support your business performance: |
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- No fees to join
- Earn rebates — with transparency
- Multiple distribution options
- Widest breadth of Direct, Furniture Fixture & Equipment, services, and local contracts
- World’s largest food GPO
- Over 1,500 national, regional and local suppliers in North America
- $36B in purchasing power
- Save up to 30%*
- 120,000+ locations across North America
- Award-winning sustainability and diversity expertise
- Custom contracting
- Insights from our supplier partners
- Advisors with industry-specific expertise
*Savings based when compared to supplier list prices.
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Have more questions? Entegra can help. |
Get started today by contacting Entegra. Visit www.EntegraPS.ca to get the answers you're looking for.
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