Gordon Food Service Canada

Wishing all of our valued customers and their families the happiest of holidays this season!

Join us with Restaurants Canada and support your favourite local dining spot this holiday season. Takeout or delivery, or even gift cards can help our industry stay afloat. #RestaurantsAreFamily

You did everything in your power to eliminate COVID-19. Well, almost everything. Many operators are discovering how UV air cleaning technology and other devices can protect employees and guests. https://bit.ly/38eTJK1

Thanks, Parm Gill, MPP, for supporting Milton restaurants! #EatLocalMilton Milton Chamber of Commerce

It's been an unforeseen year of challenges in our industry. We're here to help with COVID resources to thrive and survive in the new year. https://bit.ly/37QfqzQ

Comfort food, family-style. Everything your menu needs to offer traditional pasta & meatballs and everything in-between. Order today! https://bit.ly/37VzYXN

Support local businesses this holiday season with the #EatLocalMilton contest from Milton Chamber of Commerce. You have a chance to win $4,000 in restaurant gift cards! See contest details for more: https://www.miltonchamber.ca/eatlocalmilton/

Charcuterie Boards: Not just an appetizer. Take your brunch to the next level with a flavourful breakfast spread. Shop these brunch favourites today. https://bit.ly/32EOtgA

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your service!

Send your brand home for the holidays with stocking stuffers and meal convenience. https://bit.ly/3qFbjiS

Don't let veggie chopping slow you down. Markon's Ready Set Serve produce is fresh and will save you time and money. Shop now! https://bit.ly/3jZT5DR

We are proud to be leading the produce & foodservice industries in the reduction of plastic throughout the supply chain. Markon Cooperative’s MFC 4/2-pound Strawberries are now available in cardboard clamshells in a limited supply.

The season calls for opulence and better ingredients. People want to indulge this time of year, so treat them with upscale ideas that fit your budget and theirs.

Keep supporting our restaurants through this challenging season! Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Helping seniors eat better requires a coordinated effort across the continuum of care. We have 5 tips to reduce the risk of malnutrition during the continued COVID-19 crisis.

Keep supporting our restaurants through this challenging season! Canadian Chamber of Commerce

We are proud to announce that all of our distribution centers, across North America, now have their Global Food Safety Initiative certification. Global Food Safety Initiative is focused on continuous improvement of food safety management systems to ensure confidence in the delivery of safe food to consumers worldwide.

Certified Angus Beef meets your quality standards while adapting to takeout and delivery needs. Consistent, every time - beef juiciness is maintained during traveling and reheating. Order today! https://bit.ly/2Jx8AXS

From November 20th - November 29th, don't miss out on the Taste of 17th Food Festival 17th Ave SW! Featuring Calgary's 17th Ave restaurants and food establishments. Register here: https://17thave.ca/taste-of-17th/

Sanitizing and disinfecting is more important than ever. But how do you remember which is which and where to sanitize and disinfect? That’s why we’ve provided a how-to video to share with your team.

We're so excited to announce that we have incorporated sustainable sourcing for our Gordon Choice boxed beef program, the first to do so in Canada! This means that we support sustainable beef practices in Canada through sourcing a minimum of 30% of the beef for the Gordon Choice line of beef products from Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef audited farms and ranches across Canada. Learn more: https://www.gfs.ca//news-and/gordon-food-service-showing-c See More

Utilize holiday meal kits and gift boxes to make your holiday menu merry. Read more of our tips and tricks here: https://bit.ly/2J54C8f

Just as our restaurants have always been there for important moments in our lives, now we need to be here for them. Learn about the Our Restaurants campaign from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and how you can support the restaurant community. https://bit.ly/32Ofyx4

Preparing for the next COVID-19 surge in Healthcare and Senior Living: Here are several areas to watch when considering food and nutrition services safety. https://bit.ly/2EW1BoH

2020 has brought daily new obstacles to your operation and our industry. This winter, we’re committed to helping you survive and thrive through whatever challenges and opportunities emerge. Get more of our resources here: https://www.gfs.ca/en-ca/covid-resources

Our restaurants are cornerstones in communities across Canada. By taking the necessary actions to create the conditions for success, together we can create a win-win for more Canadians to get back to work and prevent the failure of a key industry. Canadian Chamber of Commerce More info: https://www.ourrestaurants.ca/

Join our VIRTUAL Shows & listen to industry experts on-demand. Hear about food safety & sanitization, operating your business, cocktail programs, and more - all on your own time. Register today for the Show near you! gfs.ca/show

Throughout the summer we partnered with Maple Leaf Foods to ship 10,000 activity placemats to our customers that include pictures drawn by the children of some of our employees. The goal was to provide a positive social connection for seniors who were feeling very isolated during this time.

We are proud to support Gocanadaunited and their initiative to help local businesses.Visit their site for more information and show local some love! #CanadaUnited

What if you're forced to close your restaurant again? We've got a playbook template to make sure you’re ready for whatever comes next.

Throughout the summer we partnered with Maple Leaf Foods to ship 10,000 activity placemats to our customers that include pictures drawn by the children of some of our employees. The goal was to provide a positive social connection for seniors who were feeling very isolated during this time.

Someone at my restaurant tested COVID-19 positive ... now what? Transparency is the best medicine. Start by asking these questions: https://bit.ly/3edINx0

How to share your menu in a new contactless world - Each of these menu concepts offer safety your customers will appreciate and flexibility to meet your business needs during this time of adjustment. https://bit.ly/3ioJN4V

Consider the landscape of outdoor dining - al fresco foodservice offers possibilities for expanding guest counts. How to launch outdoor dining: https://bit.ly/386mtEh

Meet your customers winter warmth cravings with our Ramen Ara recipe. https://bit.ly/37XhQy7

Certified Angus Beef brand puts sustainability and the environment at the forefront of what they do, so you can feel good about the beef you purchase. Watch the full story here: https://youtu.be/KsRkRjM6mwo

How to Use Restaurant Tech to Supercharge Reopening Post Pandemic Download the full guide highlighting some of the most dynamic and essential types of restaurant technology on the market today. www.gfs.ca/tech

Modern Restaurant Management reports 38% of people who return to dining out are worried about touching things others have touched. Get the facts on contact-free dining. https://bit.ly/2B1GaRl

The COVID-19 pandemic sent shock waves through healthcare and senior living organizations. Food and nutrition services made many changes and continue to adjust as they provide high-quality, nutritionally sound and delicious meals. Learn more about the new guidelines: https://bit.ly/3dUxjzn

We're so proud of our customers, like Pacific Poke, that are serving our community, the foodservice industry, and the frontline workers during this crisis. Watch our latest Behind the Table story on how they've raised over $95,000 and delivered over 18,000 meals!

Don't miss out on this week's webinars! Take a look at the topics for the week: from re-opening to staffing to menu strategy and more -- all FREE to register. https://bit.ly/3dOCAIE

Meat supply issue? No problem with craveable veg-centric menu options. Our Q&A with Chef Nick tells you how to partner plants + proteins. Read more: https://bit.ly/3gssFdu

[WATCH NOW] A letter to our customers from all of us at Gordon Food Service

A huge gloved-hand clap to The Mark James Group, Met Fine Printers, and Yaletown Distilling Company for producing and supplying first responders with thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer - not to mention the 100 bottles that have been provided to our Delivery Service team as well! Thank you!

What Does Your Restaurant Reopening Landscape Look Like? The rules will be different everywhere, but thinking ahead is essential. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3g9TbZ6

Don't forget to register for our webinar tomorrow, May 19th, on setting a higher bar for restaurant safety. We'll be chatting about restaurant safety and sanitization during COVID-19 and into the re-openings beyond. Register for FREE here: https://bit.ly/2AxiV11

Vietnamese cuisine is continuing to grow in popularity. Explore the ingredients, recipes, and techniques. Make it fresh, healthy and tasty! https://bit.ly/2T515sR

Kudos to one of our customers in Kelowna, Ek's Grill for all they are doing to help the community during these challenging times! Chef and Co-Owner, Bill Justus, shares how they are providing free or discounted meals to frontliners and their families through Sustain The Line. Read more:

Join us for our next webinar on Tuesday, May 12, on steps for re-opening restaurants in Canada. This webinar will feature restauranteur, Joelle Parenteau, Owner of Canada’s Wolf Down, for a discussion on how she is preparing for re-opening and what advice she has for other operators beginning to do the same. Register today! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-canada-restaurant-re-

We're so proud that our customer Pacific Poke started this fundraiser for the Vancouver Aquarium! Learn more & Support Here: https://www.thepacificpoke.com/locations/vancouver

Introducing: ReadyWork! A job board for foodservice industry workers that have been displaced during the challenging times of COVID-19. We want to support you and your staff to find each other now and after the pandemic. Join our community job board to post open positions and/or your availability! https://bit.ly/3fpvThm

A huge thank you to Red Bull for dropping off 300 cans of their energy drinks for our truck drivers in Ontario! Thumbs up to giving them a boost of energy for all their hard work during these challenging times.

Job well done to one of our customers, Pacific Poke, for starting the Feed the Frontline Canada movement that has raised more than $80,000 to help frontline workers and responders during this crisis and donated food and goods. Thank you!

A huge thank you to one of our customers in Ontario, Philthy Philly's, for donating over 50 lunches to Toronto Western Hospital and feeding the frontlines!

Great job to one of our customers in BC, Barcelos Flame Grilled Chicken Canada. They have dropped off meals to various lower mainland hospitals over the past few weeks and offered a free lunch to all front line workers!

Go on a taste trip, sweet, bitter, salty, sour, and umami. Flip it and make it delicious! https://bit.ly/3bGHrL2

We’ve waited years for Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday to collide. COVID-19 restrictions mean consumers will celebrate at home this year, and restaurants should plan accordingly! Our own Culinary Specialist Keith Beane and Associate Consulting Chef Nick Gonring offer these 5 ways to help customers celebrate: https://bit.ly/2VDO235

We’re so proud to be a sponsor! Breaking Bread connects you to small businesses across Canada that are fighting the impacts of COVID-19 and keeping our communities fed. Learn more: https://breakingbreadnow.com

We're giving a shout out to one of our customers, Johnny Rockets Canada, who is providing 200 lunches per day for 28 days to Vancouver Coastal Health General Hospital through Operation Rocket! Thanks for supporting those healthcare heroes!

Did you know that renewable energy from our wind farm offset more than 56% of the electricity required to run our North American Distribution Centers in 2019? This is just one of the highlights found in the 2019 Annual Stewardship Report, released today in honor of the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. https://youtu.be/sUemoWpaYSQ

Get Your Restaurant Set for Mother’s Day. Plan now to make your carryout and delivery service efficient and profitable! Learn more: https://bit.ly/2ypNghc

A sincere and grateful thank you to Starbucks Canada for their generous donation of 49,920 rolls of toilet tissue that we will now be able to deliver to our healthcare partners across Canada!

We are so proud to be working with Starbucks Canada on this initiative - Learn more below!

Tomorrow, April 15, we celebrate the first official Canada Takeout! Don't forget to support your local restaurants with a takeout or delivery meal, and share your finds with us. Together we can help restaurants and workers nationwide. #TakeoutDay https://canadatakeout.com/

Shout out to Catering By Gregory's for donating food, meals, and their kitchen to help serve those in need.

Put a Spin on Spring Holiday Traditions. While you can’t provide a dine-in experience this spring, you can offer memorable holiday meals with these tips & tricks! https://bit.ly/2Vk7Erx

Coronavirus Government Support: Available Resources For Your Business! The Canadian Government is providing a variety of support resources to help businesses and their workers during this challenging time. See Resources Here: https://bit.ly/34htVuc

On Wednesday, April 8th, join us, Restaurants Canada, and industry experts for a virtual meetup to share resources, discuss best practices, and identify opportunities to support restaurants. Sign up now!