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The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we do business, especially in foodservice. The restaurant industry has seen more changes than just about any other business because of local and national health regulations. Operations underwent a shift towards takeout and delivery to recoup some of the revenue they have lost due to closures and limited seating.

The right brush matters. In fact, when you look at what brushes impact in commercial kitchens, they’re actually critical. Personal hygiene, cross-contamination, physical contamination, and biological contamination are all real issues in foodservice operations across Canada, and the right kit of brushes can help keep these factors positive.

Any Jays fans in the house? We have a few in ours, but whether you're a supporter of the Toronto Blue Jays or the L.A. Dodgers, you have to admit a baseball bat can cause damage on any object it strikes.

So what did we do? We took it to one of our favourite pieces of foodservice equipment.

With new students arriving at university campuses across Canada, foodservice workers are constantly looking for ways to appeal to the incoming demographic. Helping students feel at home is one of the primary ways of assisting them in getting comfortable and focusing so that they can perform well in their studies. A great method for doing that involves using coffee to insert the aromas and flavours of home into dining halls.

Famed for its ability to stimulate the central nervous system and boost metabolism, Coffee is Canada's favorite drink. Canada ranks third after Netherlands and Finland as the world's top coffee consumers.

The ingredients to your restaurant or foodservice operation's most popular dish all work together to create a memorable experience for your customers. When one of the ingredients is missing, people take notice.

Rich, creamy, foamy, delicately sweet, and served ice cold... just what is nitro coffee and why is it the hottest new beverage trend to hit Canadian coffee shops?

The taste and flavours that come through with a panini are the reasons it is in high demand. With an Equipex, you can make the perfect panini and in a variety of options for your diners. You can choose from various protein options with your panini - or offer a vegetarian option for everyone to enjoy.

Choosing the right ice and then finding the right machine to implement your ice program can involve many decisions and factors.

Pizza is one of those foods that is universally loved by all ages and cultures. Since pizza arrived in Canada in the 1950s, we've since modified, adapted, and contributed to the evolution of how it looks and tastes by adding some Canadian flair. Let's have a look into some regional pizza across the country, and how it's an industry that is here to stay.