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Much of the focus, of course, will be on patio business so in this issue 11 Post-Pandemic World we bring you a report on how to safely re-open patios and some of the great products for operators to consider such as patio furniture with anti-microbial coatings. We also look at patio menus and what some of the key trends are in appetisers and tapas. 29 A Craft Revolution As part of the re-opening plan, it is important for operators to clearly communicate what they Gin continues to evolve. are doing to protect patrons and assuage any lingering concerns over safety by continuing basic procedures such as mask wearing for staff and the use of hand sanitizer. The more precautions operators take, the better will be the business this summer. Hopefully, re-hiring 33 More, Please staff will not be too great a challenge as many who were laid-off may now have found other work. Choice-hungry consumers If the industry works together, it is going to be a great summer! supercharge the beverage segment. 40 Keeping Up with the Cloud “Keep up on the Lastest News for Cloud-based systems are the Frank Yeo, Publisher & Editor the Bar & Foodservice Industry” (204) 954-2085 future of POS. e-mail: [email protected] Subscribe today to the NEW Bar & Beverage 37 BI-WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER free of charge! Just a simple click away, go to: www.barandbeverage.com On Cover… For Bar & Beverage Advertising & Profile Information contact: 37 Rye Whisky Defines Elaine Dufault – Associate Publisher/National Accounts Manager Direct: 1-807-733-3999 or 1-800-337-6372 ext 213 Strong Niche or e-mail: [email protected] Growth primarily driven by the super-premium VISIT B&B’S WEBSITE WWW.BARANDBEVERAGE.COM ar& everage category, which is up by 39.4 per cent in B BBUSINESS MAGAZINE the same five-year span. 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As the voice of Camille Eisbrenner has years of industry-leading experience in $25,000 the industry and host of Canada’s largest foodservice and hospitality foodservice equipment and supplies, and currently represents many trade event, Restaurants Canada has officially announced RC Show other prominent brands, including American Panel, Bar Maid, Berner, For the first time ever, 2022 will return with a dynamic, in-person and virtual broadcast, Celco (AHT, Celcold, Nieco, Rotisol, Silver King, Spaceman) and FWE. Canadian consumers will three-day event held at the Enercare Centre from February 27th - Over the years, Hallmark Agencies has earned a reputation for March 1st. providing the highest standard of customer service both before and help choose the winner for Restaurants Canada is preparing for a full in-person comeback to after the sale and will represent the MEIKO brand and philosophy well . the “Best Caesar in Town.” reignite the industry by combining an in-person trade show along with nationally broadcasted conference sessions that attendees can Mott’s Clamato has handed the reigns attend virtually. This will be paired with an enhanced buyers program Gary Lee, linking buyers directly to the industry suppliers to conduct business MEIKO director over to Caesar-loving Canadians allow - ing them to weigh-in on which bar or even more efficiently. MEIKO Clean Solutions Canada has also announced that TLC Marketing, a well-known restaurant deserves the all-new grand Attendees can expect to find the industry’s top brands and suppliers manufacturers’ sales and marketing agency, has joined them as the representative for Alberta. prize of $25,000. They’ll also be sup - at the live show as well as programming from global thought leaders For almost 40 years, TLC has worked closely with restaurants, bars, consultants and represen - porting their local bartenders by donating who will be assembled to discuss key industry issues to support the tatives from the healthcare, education, entertainment, food-production, industrial and hospitality $1 from every bottle of Mott’s Clamato relaunch of the industry. segments — all business segments where MEIKO customers can be found. sold from May 27th- August 4th to the “People are excited to get back to normal and attend in-person Bartender’s Benevolent Fund, for a total events. We firmly believe live shows are key for the hospitality indus - Lagoon Seafood Charts New Course for Growth of up to $50,000. try. However, lessons “We wanted to give back to the hos - from our successful Lagoon Seafood, a leader in fresh and frozen seafood, has charted a new pitality industry who have been instru - 2021 virtual event will course to deliver its catch of products to new customers outside of its mental in making the Caesar what it is have us expanding our homeport of Montreal. The 29-year-old company, already a market today,” said Cameron Butt, director of online content offering, leader in the Quebec seafood sector, has embarked on a marketing marketing for Mott’s Clamato. “We allowing the industry and sales push in Ontario and Western Canada, including advertising, also wanted to give consumers a new to continue to learn, public relations, and sales support. way to support their local bars and connect and grow “We’ve prepared long and hard for this journey,” says Michael restaurants during these challenging from anywhere in Cheaib, business resource manager at Lagoon Seafood. “Opening up times with a unique opportunity to pub - the world,” says Todd new markets of this size requires extremely solid operations, processes and licly recognize them.” Barclay, president & CEO, Restaurants Canada. the right crew, and we’re absolutely ready for this new adventure.” To thank Canadians for the nomina - There is no denying that the foodservice industry was one of the The marketing and sales push includes advertisements in Foodservice and tions, the first 2,500 nominators will hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Navigating through Hospitality, Canadian Grocer, Google, social media, and seafood expos. The company has receive $2 off a bottle of Mott’s Clamato uncharted territory and consistently adjusting to stay innovative also embarked on a pilot Public Reserve, the newest offering made with through tight restrictions has placed anyone connected to the industry Relations campaign with Torchia natural ingredients for a more premium in some of the most challenging circumstances of their careers. Communications, a PR agency with Caesar experience. RC Show 2022 will look to unlock the door to new opportunities offices in Toronto, Montreal and Establishments who receive at least and provide valuable tools to improve and strengthen business affiliates across the USA. As part of five nominations will immediately be eligi - operations, all in support of next year’s “REVIVE” theme. its expansion plans, Lagoon is also ble for the semi-finalist round, which is completing a $10 million investment why public support is so key. From all Restaurants Canada has officially announced RC in its Granby, Quebec facility. the nominations received, a judging Show 2022 will return with a dynamic, in-person Lagoon Seafood recently announced panel will select 30 semi-finalists who and virtual broadcast, three-day event held at the the hiring of three additional sales will be required to submit a short video Enercare Centre from February 27th - March 1st.