Some Canadian restaurant chain menus violate labelling laws with misleading claims

Documents obtained through an access to information request reveal that some of Canada's largest restaurant chains have been flagged in recent years for violating labelling laws by making claims on their menus that misled customers or misrepresented themselves. The Globe and Mail reports. >> Read full article

Sixth taste explains carb cravings, study says

As any weight-watcher knows, carb cravings can be hard to resist. Now there’s evidence that carbohydrate-rich foods may elicit a unique taste too, suggesting that “starchy” could be a flavour in its own right. New Scientist reports. >> Read full article

P.E.I. addresses regulatory issues for the restaurant and foodservice industry

Roundtable talks under a Prince Edward Island program called Project ART, Addressing Red Tape, mean P.E.I. restaurants can now renew and pay for food and liquor licences electronically and benefit from other streamlining efforts. >> Read full article

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Here come the judges

Canadian Pizza magazine is honoured to have pizza industry greats Ettore Pugliese, Marina Rondinelli, Gabriele Paganelli and Diana Cline will serve as judges for Canadian Pizza's Chef of the Year competition at the Canadian Pizza Show on Oct. 17 in Mississauga, Ont. >> Learn More…