Don’t let nasty bacteria ruin your BBQ: How to avoid E. coli and salmonella infections With summer just around the corner, more people are taking advantage of warmer weather and longer days and enjoying eating a meal outside. Don’t let nasty bacteria like E. coli and Salmonella ruin good times with family and friends. Whether [...]
Vancouver food trucks are best culinary treats city has to offer Fifteen new Vancouver food trucks will grace streets this summer in select locations that include the Olympic Village Skytrain Station, Abbott Street near Rogers Arena and Victory Square across from Vancouver Community College. A total of 114 stationary Vancouver food trucks will whet the public’s appetite [...]
Canada’s honey gone to space with Chris Hadfield as a finalist in NASA’s “Snacks For Space!” contest Canadian honey is currently with Chris Hadfield during his mission to the International Space Station. In August 2012, the Canadian Space Agency selected the Honibe Honey Drop as one of its ‘Snacks For Space’ and the Honey Drop is [...]
Third parties no longer needed to provide BC liquor licences for caterers By Lev Jackson Caterers will no longer have to use third parties to serve liquor at events because BC liquor licences are now available to catering companies. Prior to the new regulation, caterers had to get a third party to supply, transport and assume [...]
Ocean-friendly labeling for sustainable seafood lauded by eco groups Beacon Staff Reporter Sustainable seafood will now be clearly labeled for customers at Canada Safeway, thanks to a new consumer information program unveiled yesterday. Customers will now be able to easily identify which fresh and frozen seafood items are the best ocean-friendly choices. Through the SeaChoice ranking program [...]
Province hoping exposure can help VQA wines tap into the American market With help from the provincial government, the B.C. Wine Institute showcased some of its best wines at a major food show in the United States. Award winning Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) wines were on display at the Winter Fancy Food show in San Francisco [...]
