Pacific Foods® is expanding its industry-leading Barista Series™ lineup with the debut of Pistachio, a smooth, velvety plant-based beverage designed to complement coffee in both hot and cold applications. Developed in collaboration with professional baristas, the new pistachio variety brings the series’ signature performance and balance to one of today’s fastest-growing café trends.

Pistachio is Having a Moment

Pistachio beverage is on the rise, celebrated for its nutty sweetness and creamy texture that steams beautifully for latte art. “We understand what baristas need both on-bar and in running their businesses. We’re thrilled to introduce a product that inspires creativity and helps expand menus with beverages that celebrate consumers’ growing love for pistachio,” said Debra Kaminski, Director of Foodservice Marketing at Pacific Foods.

Built for Baristas, Perfected for Performance

Like every variety in the Barista Series lineup, Pistachio was designed with professional performance in mind, steaming to a velvety microfoam, never separating and maintaining a balanced flavour that complements rather than overwhelms coffee. Beyond its technical performance, it brings exceptional versatility across the menu. Its subtly rich yet balanced profile shines in everything from pistachio lattes and iced shaken espressos to pistachio cold foam over cold brew. It also pairs particularly well with Colombian, Ethiopian, and Kenyan roasts, giving baristas endless ways to create signature drinks that stand out.

It’s also vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, and carrageenan-free, aligning with evolving customer preferences for clean-label, plant-based ingredients.

“We’re proud to be among the first to bring a pistachio milk crafted specifically for baristas to market,” adds Kaminski. “Innovation has always been at the heart of the Barista Series, and this launch continues that legacy by giving coffee professionals a new way to delight guests and stay ahead of what’s next.”

Pacific Foods® Barista Series™ Pistachio is now available through foodservice distributors nationwide.

Perfect Pierogies is a proudly 100% Canadian, privately owned and operated food manufacturing company located in the town of Garson, Manitoba. Each week, we produce fresh and frozen pierogies for their loyal customers across Canada.

With a dedicated and passionate team, we craft traditional, home-style pierogies known for their superior taste and quality. Every pierogy is made to satisfy—guaranteed.

Their products are consistently delicious, made with care, and supported by exceptional customer service for both retail consumers and the food service sector. They strive to go above and beyond expectations, delivering pierogies you can trust and enjoy every time.

They use only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients sourced throughout Manitoba. Our commitment to local partnerships includes working with celebrated companies such as Bothwell Cheese, Suputo  , Cheaban Artisan Cheese and Elman’s Kosher Foods to name afew . Each pierogy features tender dough made from scratch and generously filled with freshly prepared, homemade fillings.

Perfect Pierogies Ltd is dedicated to sustaining the very best product available. The company is a proud members of Food and Beverage MB , Manitoba restaurant association MRFA and the Canadian Culinary Federation where they actively participate in seminars, events, and training to ensure the company remains strong, innovative, and viable.

They are excited to introduce a new product early 2026 Pierogie Bites !! This new and exciting product will be a a great addition to their excising line . Offering customers bite size goodness ! Great for kids , lunches and or appetizers!

For more information, please visit www.perfectpierogies.com

TORONTO, Jan. 13, 2026 /CNW/ - Effective today, McDonald's Canada is making a one-year price promise on two of its flagship offerings: McValue® Meals, now priced at $5 and including breakfast items, and small McCafé® coffee, still only $1.

This marks the first time in over a decade that McDonald's Canada has publicly committed to a price lock of this kind. The decision underscores the company's dedication to delivering reliable value at a time when Canadians are navigating rising costs. In fact, many Canadians (3 in 5) say that the cost of living is their top concern for 2026*.  McDonald's McValue promise is unmatched in the Canadian market today – no limited time offers or minimum purchases – just great value people can depend on, all year long.

Year-Long $5 McValue Meal Pricing – Any Time of Day

Canadians already enjoy millions of McValue Meals every month. And now, the company is offering further savings on these popular meals, with the exact same items and portion sizes. In addition, McValue Meals now includes breakfast offerings, also priced at $5 and available daily until 11 a.m. The McValue Meals can be enjoyed at any of McDonald's Canada's 1,500 restaurants from coast to coast, whether dine-in or Drive-Thru, at breakfast, lunch and dinner.

• Lunch & Dinner McValue® Meals: McDouble® McValue® Meal, Junior Chicken McValue® Meal and Chicken Snack Wrap McValue® Meal, each served with small fries and a small fountain drink.
• Breakfast McValue® Meals: Sausage McMuffin® McValue® Meal, Sausage McGriddles® McValue® Meal, Breakfast Burrito McValue Meal® and Bagel with Cream Cheese Product McValue® Meal, each served with a hash brown and a small McCafé coffee.

$1 Small McCafé Coffee

In July 2024, despite rising coffee costs, McDonald's Canada introduced $1 small McCafé coffee. During this time, McDonald's restaurants across Canada also reduced the cost of all other coffee sizes by about 30 per cent on average. Today, the company is committing to keeping the price of small McCafé coffee at just $1 for the entire year, with no minimum purchase. 

Prices before tax. Not available through delivery. Product availability varies by restaurant.

Annemarie Swijtink, newly appointed President and CEO of McDonald's Canada shares this message to Canadians:

Today, we make a commitment to Canadians: no matter the time of day, every day of the year, you can count on McDonald's for delicious food at a great price.

When we first opened our doors in Canada back in 1967, we began a tradition of serving great-tasting food at an unbeatable value – a tradition that still guides us today.

Together with our local franchisees, who own and operate 90 per cent of all McDonald's Canada restaurants, we're leveraging the size and strength of our Canadian supply chain to keep prices low on McValue Meals and coffee, despite inflation and rising costs, to deliver the dependable value our guests expect from us. In fact, over 80 per cent of the food and paper purchased by McDonald's restaurants in Canada last year came from Canadian suppliers.

To our guests, I want you to know that we are listening. We hear you. That's why we are making this commitment to you – because you have shown us your loyalty over the past 60 years.

This is about more than coupons and discounts. It's always about delivering value for our guests and staying true to who we are – at our core.

*according to an Angus Reid online survey from Nov 26. To Dec. 1, 2025.

TORONTO – is proud to announce that women in hospitality will take centre stage as a key focus of , taking place Sunday, March 8 to Tuesday, March 10 at The International Centre in Mississauga. Building on the momentum of International Women’s Day (Sunday, March 8), RC Show’s Women in Hospitality Day (Monday, March 9) will highlight the achievements, creativity and leadership of women shaping the future of foodservice and hospitality.

Restaurants Canada’s President and CEO, Kelly Higginson, underscores the need to champion women in hospitality leadership. “Women make up more than half of Canada’s foodservice workforce, and the sector is making real progress toward a more inclusive environment,” she says. “But there’s still a long way to go — women hold only about 30 per cent of management roles and even fewer C-suite positions. Day Two of RC Show 2026 is about celebrating the success stories of women in foodservice, and the leaders who are strengthening the talent pipeline, repairing the industry’s ‘broken rung’ and creating clear, equitable pathways for women and other equity-deserving groups to advance.”

Presented by PepsiCo, Women in Hospitality Day will feature a compelling programming lineup and an exclusive Networking Reception — an in-Show extension of Restaurants Canada’s dish. event and content series created to help connect, elevate and empower women leaders and rising stars in hospitality and foodservice. The reception leads directly into a fireside keynote with Janet Zuccarini, Founder and CEO of Gusto 54 Restaurant Group. As one of Canada’s most influential hospitality leaders, Zuccarini will share the philosophies and leadership insights that have shaped her career and personal journey, offering a rare and candid look at what it takes to build enduring restaurant brands and resilient teams.

The dish. content series also features Chockie Tom — Indigenous bartender, drinks advocate, and Founder of The Cornsilk Road — who joins RC Show 2026 as the official Bar & Beverage Keynote on Sunday, March 8. “I’ve had the chance to collaborate with First Nations peers from Canada, both virtually and in person,” says Tom. “What matters most is the conversation. I’m honoured to bring my perspective to a new stage and to keep learning.”

Yes Shef GTA Announces 2026 Chef Roster

As part of RC Show’s Women in Hospitality programming,  will host Yes Shef’s first-ever event in the Greater Toronto Area, a one-night tasting experience celebrating the talent and creativity of women in foodservice. Taking place on Monday, March 9 at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference Centre Ballroom at The International Centre Conference Centre, the event will feature 15 tasting stations led by some of Canada’s most respected women chefs and restaurateurs.

The 2026 roster includes Suman Ali (Bar Mordecai), Evelyn Chick (SIMPL THINGS; Evelyn Chick Projects), Eva Chin (Yan Dining Room), Donna Dooher (Mildred’s Temple Kitchen), Nicole Hynes (Sand & Pearl), Charlotte Langley (Nice Cans), Alida Solomon (Tutti Matti), Laurel Prentice (Moxie’s), Erica Karbelnik (Karbs Catering & Private Events), and Marissa Leon-John (Elle Jays) with additional participants to be announced.

“We are honoured to partner with Restaurants Canada to advance equity and create meaningful change across the sector,” says Joanna Jagger, Founder & CEO of WORTH Association. “This program provides mentorship, scholarships, and opportunities for women to take centre stage and showcase their creations. We are thrilled to bring Yes Shef to Mississauga alongside RC Show in our shared effort to retain, develop, and advance women in F&B.”

To purchase tickets for Yes Shef GTA 2026, visit .

RC Show 2026 will also feature expanded programming dedicated to women’s leadership and advancement, including:

Presented by PepsiCo

Restaurants Canada’s commitment to gender equity is a key organizational priority reflected not only in its programming but also across its leadership and event teams, where women — including the President & CEO, COO and CFO as well as the majority of its directors and staff —play significant roles in shaping the association’s work. Women in Hospitality Day is anchored within RC Show 2026’s broader theme, Into the Beyond, which invites the industry to step away from legacy constraints and look toward a future shaped by reinvention, connection, inclusion and growth.