Pointe-Claire, QC February 2026 – LUDA Foods, manufacturer of soups, sauces and custom blends located in Pointe-Claire, has recently improved their low sodium beef gravy, primarily intended for the Canadian Healthcare foodservice market.

LUDA H Low Sodium BEEF GRAVY has been enhanced with more pronounced beef flavour and an improved nutritional deck, offering 135mg of sodium per portion. Preparation per pouch is easy using 4 litres of either cold or hot water and is sold in 6 x 395g pouches.

“Our reformulated low sodium beef gravy adheres to the high-quality and nutritional requirements of the Canadian Healthcare Foodservice market. We take great pride in our trusted LUDA H healthcare line of soups and sauces, and our improved beef gravy continues to reinforce our dedication to healthcare segment” says Darren Gilbert, VP Sales and Marketing.

MONTREAL, April 14, 2026 – Second Cup Café launches its national fundraising campaign in support of Breakfast Club of Canada, running from April 14 through May 25. The campaign aims to raise $25,000 to help provide nutritious breakfasts to children in schools across Canada.

During the campaign period, guests can contribute $1 or $2 donations with any purchase made in-store, online, or through the Second Cup mobile app. Every $2 raised helps provide one breakfast to a child. This year’s campaign goal of $25,000 will help feed nearly 65 children for an entire school year, or more than two full classrooms.

“Together with our guests and franchise partners, we’re proud to support an organization that makes such a meaningful difference in communities across the country,” said Roxane Desjardins, Marketing Director at Second Cup. “This campaign is a simple yet powerful way for Canadians to come together and help ensure more children start their day with a nutritious breakfast.”

Funds raised will support Breakfast Club of Canada’s network of more than 5,000 school breakfast programs, which collectively reach over 895,000 children nationwide. These programs ensure students have access to nutritious breakfast, setting them up for success in the classroom.

“For a child, a simple breakfast can transform a day, and sometimes even the course of a life. Thanks to Second Cup's ongoing commitment, young people across the country can start their day with the energy they need to thrive,” says Julie Desharnais, President and CEO of Breakfast Club of Canada. “We are deeply grateful for this partnership and the generosity of each customer. Together, we are doing much more than filling plates: we are nurturing the hope, dignity, and confidence that every child deserves to carry with them throughout the day.”

Second Cup has partnered with Breakfast Club of Canada since March 2023. This spring initiative marks the third major collaboration between the two organizations. In 2025 alone, Second Cup raised $40,000 through its spring and fall campaigns.

The campaign will run at participating Second Cup locations across Canada.

For more information, or to make a donation visit secondcup.com

MONTREAL, April 13, 2026 – Quesada Burritos & Tacos launched on March 26 a pilot community giving initiative, Quesada Cares, through which its teams delivered 750 hot meals to organizations that provide food programs to Canadians across three cities in Québec, Ontario and British Columbia.  

As part of the pilot, Quesada team members visited The Compass in Mississauga, Ontario, Surrey Food Bank in Surrey, British Columbia, and Old Brewery Mission in Montreal, Québec, working alongside each organization to deliver fresh meals during lunch service.  

“We believe that good, hearty food brings people together and provides comfort,” said Shabbir Chowdhury, Senior Creative Director at Quesada, who joined the brand’s efforts in Montreal. “By supporting groups that serve those in need, in this instance with fresh burritos, we are taking our brand's promise out of our restaurants and bringing it to people who need a warm meal the most.”

Two Quesada team members were on-site at each location to supply the burritos and support each organization’s staff with lunch service. The pilot achieved strong engagement from partner organizations and delivered its intended impact across all three locations. "Quesada Cares" marks the brand’s first coordinated, multi-city initiative of this scale. If successful, Quesada intends to expand the partnership as early as fall 2026.

At The Compass in Mississauga, the initiative supported 135 individuals through its meal service.

“We are so pleased to have participated in this initiative,” said Trish Trapani, Executive Director of The Compass in Mississauga. “I hope that this is just the beginning of a long-lasting community relationship.”

“The pilot initiative was an important first step in shaping how we show up in our communities,” added Chowdhury. “We wanted a hands-on, meaningful way to show our gratitude and give back to our local cities, from Montreal to Surrey.”

Quesada operates 225 Quesada locations across Canada. Guests can order in-store, for takeout, or through the Quesada app for pickup and delivery. For more information, visit quesada.ca.

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