ON THE GRILL - March 2026 Spring is Coming and TRSC is Humming! Here's how we're closing Q1. COME FIND US AT THE RC SHOW! Our industry-shaking Black Experience Pavilion is back next Sunday March 8th! We'll beat daylight savings time to kick off three full days of demos, sampling, and product showcases at the International Centre in Mississauga, Hall 5, booth #5331. Click on the image to watch our 2025 recap video. This year, we're upping the ante with two insightful panel discussions designed...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
December 2025 A Note About 2025, Annus Fabulous 2025 was a monumental year for TRSC. It was perhaps our most important since 2020 when Philman and I decided to stay on the phone and continue chatting about putting together a project to change the recipe for equity in the foodservice industry. This year we built on last year's foundation for change through programs, partnerships, and possibility models — all backed by research — to ensure that Black Canadians and other equity-denied groups get...
4 months ago • 2 min read
November 2025 WHAT A NIGHT! The energy was unforgettable. Last Tuesday, we gathered for the first Hire Her: Black Women in Foodservice Networking Mixer, powered by Sysco and Kraft Heinz Canada. The evening was filled with intention, purpose, and community as Black women across the foodservice industry came together to connect, share, and celebrate leadership. We saw the impact of giving students, mid-career professionals, entrepreneurs, and career changers the opportunity to bet on themselves...
5 months ago • 1 min read
📌 THE TABLE IS SET. Join us for Hire Her at Revival Event Venue on November 4th. Hire Her: Black Women in Foodservice Networking Mixer is designed to continue a growing movement to build equity, visibility, and opportunity into the structures of the foodservice & hospitality industry. At The Re-Seasoning Coalition, we believe that equity begins with re-defining who gets to lead, who gets to connect, and who is valued. Powered by Sysco and the support of KraftHeinz Canada, we're creating a...
6 months ago • 1 min read
📌 COME JOIN US! Hire Her: Black Women in Foodservice Networking Mixer Tuesday, November 4 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Location to be revealed At The Re-Seasoning Coalition, we believe that changing the recipe for equity in foodservice starts with who’s at the table. Our first event, Hire Her: Black Women in Foodservice Networking Mixer, is a space where Black women, Black leaders, and foodservice employers of all backgrounds will come together to share insights, opportunities, and authentic...
6 months ago • 1 min read
ON THE GRILL SPRING 2024 ISSUE What’s the weather like where you are Reader? Are you having the kind of the May that signals the arrival of icy glasses of lemonade? Here in Toronto, May seems to have the temperament of a teenager; warm, cold, occasionally grey, and hard to figure out. But the morning chirp of song sparrows and American robins means that sunny days are almost here again! Fortunately, the birds aren’t the only ones celebrating; here’s what we’re raising a glass to this season....
almost 2 years ago • 4 min read
ON THE GRILL SPRING-ISH 2024 ISSUE If you’ve ever had a dream come true, you know that it’s amazing, exhilarating, and a little scary, all at once. But we often need these kinds of moments to remind us of our personal goals and the progress we’ve already made in achieving them. We hope you’re having a great month Reader! Thanks for joining our newsletter and being part of our dream of increasing the representation of Black Canadians across all levels of foodservice through research,...
about 2 years ago • 3 min read
ON THE GRILL WINTER 2023 ISSUE How was your year, Reader? On a scale from 1-10, how would you rate your level of satisfaction with your work? What about your mental health and wellness? This year was a 9/10 for The Re-Seasoning Coalition thanks to key industry connections, clear opportunities for growth, and impactful appearances at national events. These milestones, paired with the time we took to meet offline and go on vacation, mean we are going into 2024 feeling accomplished and ready to...
over 2 years ago • 3 min read
ON THE GRILL SUMMER 2023 ISSUE Hello Reader and a warm welcome to summer's end! We know it’s been a while since our last update, but we’ve saved the best news for last. So without further ado, let’s jump right in. 🌋BLAZING A TRAIL AT #RCSHOW2023 This year, our participation in the Restaurants Canada Show was studded with a few firsts. Not only did we grace the Speakers Stage to present key insights from our report, we also: worked to include a Black-owned product in the secret ingredient box...
over 2 years ago • 3 min read