Foodservice

Pita Pit operates 225 restaurants in Canada, including franchises located in select gas stations.

Toronto is the first Canadian market for the five-year-old company, which works with partners to sell surplus food at a discount

Some of its brands, including Country Style and Mr. Sub express concepts, are franchised and co-located with convenience and gas bars across the country. 

High shipping rates, delays and increases in grain costs have sent food prices soaring for restaurants and, in turn, c-stores offering foodservice.

U.S.-based family business operations more than 600 convenience, cafe and fuel locations.

The pandemic has strengthened calls for businesses to provide workers with paid sick leave, as workplaces become a key site for the virus' transmission.

Report outlines key flavours influencing consumer demand and produce development.