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Wing Flavours to Watch: Trending Sauces for Foodservice

 Chicken wings have become a menu staple for good reason. They’re versatile, shareable, easy to customize and can work across everything from sports bars and pubs to casual restaurants, food trucks and catering menus. But in 2026, it’s not enough to simply offer hot, BBQ and honey garlic. Today’s diners are looking for bold...
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From Farm to Foodservice: 75 Years of King Cole Ducks

  For 75 years, King Cole Ducks has been bringing quality duck and duck products to Canadian tables. What began in 1951 as a small family farm serving local markets has grown into a trusted partner for restaurants, chefs and food distributors across North America. Through decades of change in the foodservice industry, one thi...

How to Choose Between Paper Towels and Electric Dryers

   A restaurant operates on two parallel tracks: the guest experience and the kitchen operation. The hand drying system you choose has to perform on both. A noisy electric dryer near the dining room disrupts the atmosphere. An empty towel dispenser mid-service breaks the hygiene chain in the kitchen. Neither is acceptable....

Pickerel & Whitefish Recipes Perfect for Margins & Summer Menus

   As summer patio season ramps up, many restaurants are looking for fresh ways to deliver memorable seasonal features while navigating rising protein costs. With beef, poultry, and imported seafood prices continuing to put pressure on margins, operators are turning to versatile menu options that offer both premium appeal and s...
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Stop Waiting for Customers to Walk In. Show Up Where They’re Already Looking.

    The dinner rush no longer starts at your front door. It starts on a phone. Every afternoon, thousands of people scroll social media asking the same question: “What are we doing for dinner tonight?” The restaurants winning today are not always the biggest brands or the ones with the biggest advertising bud...

5 High Margin Menu Ideas Using Halal Shredded Beef Brisket

    In today’s foodservice environment, operators are looking for more than just great flavor. They need efficiency, consistency, and strong margins. That’s where Reuven’s new Halal pre-cooked shredded beef brisket comes into play. Fully cooked and ready to heat and serve, shredded brisket help...