Restaurants have a unique opportunity to elevate their summer menus with the Certified Canadian Beef Training Program (CCBTP), equipping teams with the knowledge and skills to confidently cook and serve high quality Canadian beef. By building expertise in cuts, cooking techniques, beef quality, and pairing, operators can deliver more consistent, high-quality dishes that enhance menu appeal and guest experience - creating satisfying and memorable dining moments throughout the summer season.

Launched by Canada Beef, the CCBTP is a comprehensive, industry focused learning platform designed specifically for foodservice professionals, including Front of House and Back of House teams, culinary students, and other stakeholders across Canada’s foodservice value chain. Available online through the dedicated foodservice portal (fs.ccbtp.ca), the program offers self paced, accessible, and practical training at no cost, helping strengthen knowledge and confidence in working with Canadian beef.

Built around real-world foodservice needs, the program features modules covering the Canadian Beef Advantage, beef quality and grading, primals and subprimals, the farm to fork story, as well as cooking techniques and pairing approaches for Canadian beef. This structured learning experience supports a more informed and consistent understanding of beef, while helping operators enhance overall guest satisfaction.

To support industry wide adoption, Canada Beef is promoting the program through in person engagement, live webinars, and hands on workshops delivered in collaboration with the Canadian Beef Centre of Excellence. These efforts are complemented by partnerships with industry associations and targeted digital outreach, making it easier for operators to integrate training into day to day foodservice operations - particularly during peak summer periods.

The CCBTP addresses a longstanding need for consistent, practical beef education within foodservice, empowering professionals with the tools to strengthen team capability, support menu execution, and deliver a more informed and satisfying Canadian beef experience.

To learn more or to get started, visit fs.ccbtp.ca or contact Canada Beef at ccbtp@canadabeef.ca

CHICAGO, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- McCain Foods (McCain), a global leader in prepared potato and appetizer products, announced the launch of Brew City® Beer Battered Potato Waves, the company's latest beer-battered potato side. With this elevated option, chefs and restauranteurs across the United States and Canada can now offer these distinctively shaped potatoes to diversify menu options without adding significant labor or kitchen costs.

Brew City® Beer Battered Potato Waves feature a distinctive wave cut and a light beer batter that delivers a crispy exterior with a soft, fluffy interior bringing hand-crafted appeal and standout texture to the plate. Bold shape, satisfying crunch and versatile flavor profile make them an appealing alternative to French fries across casual dining, pubs and fast-casual eateries and restaurants.

"Global food trends continue to prove that potatoes of all forms are ubiquitous with sides, but today's consumers are signaling it's time to go beyond the basics with new flavors, textures and shapes. This new demand means chefs need a reliable yet versatile option to seamlessly integrate into culinary creativity without sacrificing precious prep time or breaking budgets," said McCain Director of Culinary Chef Mark Slutzky. "As the maker of one in four fries worldwide, McCain prides itself on taking the category to new heights by offering delicious and innovative options that exceed expectations."

This product, in alignment with the entire McCain Foods potato portfolio, offers chefs a high-quality product without the need for added prep, making it a time-saver for operators looking to expand menu options in an accessible way. These light and crispy wave-shaped potatoes not only strike a balance between upscale dining and a classic fast-food favorite but can serve as a foundation for creativity like a kicked-up side or as a base for trying out the next global flavor trend such as a loaded poutine or unexpected take on nachos.

"Our team of chefs and culinary advisors are constantly on the hunt for ways to deliver a wow-factor experience that is accessible for all our guests," said Cooper's Hawk Chief Culinary Officer Mark McMillin. "McCain Brew City® Beer Battered Potato Waves are the perfect example of how the company partners with operators like us to deliver on guest's expectations while keeping our margins in mind."

To request a sample and for more information on Brew City® Beer Battered Potato Waves and the other delicious offerings from McCain, please visit mccainusafoodservice.com or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube pages.

Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a global leader in rigid and flexible packaging and specialty film solutions, has launched kp Infinity® HP3, the largest and most rigid addition to its award-winning Hotpacs® range.

Developed in response to customer demand, the HP3 is purpose-built for hearty, generous portions of food-to-go that have stretched existing formats to their limits – until now. Manufactured in the UK, the HP3 supports operators seeking locally made, reliable packaging solutions.

Foodservice operators serving loaded fish and chips, burgers and chips, jacket potatoes, and popular Asian noodle-based dishes require a bigger, more robust pack; one that can handle the larger portions and varied textures that make these dishes such firm favourites with consumers. The HP3 is kp's answer.

Like all kp Infinity® Hotpacs® packaging, the HP3 is manufactured from Expanded Polypropylene (EPP), a recyclable material not subject to the UK's ban on EPS/XPS single-use foodservice packaging. Its monopolymer construction means it is recyclable in existing PP waste streams, and every pack carries prominent, embossed 'Recycle Me' messaging to guide consumers at point of disposal. Recycling code 5 on every unit confirms compliance and recyclability at a glance. By producing the HP3 in the UK, kp further supports national recycling efforts and shortens supply chains for foodservice operators.

The performance credentials of HP3 are as strong as ever. It keeps food more than 10°C hotter than alternative packaging solutions, while its exterior stays cool and comfortable to handle. It is naturally waterproof and resistant to hot oils, acids and alkalis; critical properties for the loaded and often sauce-based dishes the HP3 is designed to carry. It is also microwaveable, giving consumers the added convenience of reheating at home.

"The kp Infinity® Hotpacs® range was built on listening to what the foodservice market actually needs. The HP3 is the clearest example yet of that principle in action” said Austin Schwarz, Sales Director, UK&I at kp Food Packaging.

“Our customers are telling us they need a larger, tougher pack for some of the most-loved dishes on today's menus. We’ve designed exactly that, without compromising on recyclability, performance, or the quality that kp customers expect. And by producing the HP3 here in the UK, we can deliver this solution with speed, assurance and a reduced environmental footprint."

The kp Infinity® Hotpacs® HP3 is available for delivery at the end of April through kp's network of distributors and wholesalers, offering operators a compliant, high-performance, fully recyclable solution built for the realities of today's foodservice market.

To learn more about kp’s market-leading range of packaging solutions, visit Food Packaging Films & Solutions - Klockner Pentaplast

VANCOUVER, BC (April 7, 2025) — Kinton Ramen is celebrating two big milestones by offering guests $9.99 Signature Ramen Bowls at its Robson Street location in downtown Vancouver (420 Robson St.) on April 11th and 50% off Signature Ramen Bowls at its new Coquitlam outpost (375-3025 Lougheed Hwy.) on April 18th.

On both days, guests can enjoy feature pricing on Kinton’s signature Pork, Chicken, Beef or Veggie Ramen in original, shoyu, spicy garlic, miso or spicy jalapeño varieties during dine-in service only from 11 a.m. to close. The limited-time offers celebrate the second anniversary of Kinton’s Robson Street location as well as the grand opening of its first Coquitlam location in Sunwood Square.

The fast-expanding family of restaurants recently added a 1,652-sq.-ft. location on Vancouver Island in Victoria University Heights at 104-1520 McKenzie Ave. and will soon open its 1,300-sq.-ft. spot in Sunwood Square before cutting the ribbon on two new restaurants in the coming months in Richmond’s YVR Outlet at 7899 Templeton Station Rd. and another in Downtown Vancouver at Waterfront Station at 200 Burrard St.

Since 2019, Kinton Ramen has grown to include more than 30 locations across Canada in major hubs like Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, with other restaurants in BC at Marine Gateway (434 SW Marine Dr.), Point Grey at UBC (6111 University Blvd.), North Vancouver (#105 - 1325 Lonsdale Avenue), Surrey (#103 - 13639 George Junction), Kelowna (570 Bernard Ave.), Burnaby (120-4112 Lougheed Hwy) and Broadway (1661 E Broadway) and Victoria (813 Wharf St.).

For more information on Kinton Ramen or to stay up to date on the latest news, visit kintonramen.com