{"id":25484,"date":"2020-08-27T11:08:25","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T15:08:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-gordon-food-service-canada.pantheonsite.io\/ideas\/why-go-to-the-virtual-show\/"},"modified":"2025-07-01T11:01:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T15:01:42","slug":"why-go-to-the-virtual-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/en-ca\/ideas\/why-go-to-the-virtual-show\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Go to the Virtual Show?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The answer is easy: simplicity, solutions and safety.<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s been a year of change, but the Gordon Food Service Show goes on. This year, we\u2019re presenting a virtual show. It will look different, but we\u2019re confident you\u2019ll find the format easy to attend, with familiar benefits and solutions, all presented with safety in mind.<\/p>\n<p>Simply <a href=\"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/en-ca\/who-we-serve\/gordon-food-service-show\">register for the show<\/a> in your area and experience all of your favourites, and more:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Incentives.<\/strong> Take advantage of vendor allowances. &nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seminars.<\/strong> There will be live and on-demand advice and awareness.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Truckload Sale.<\/strong> We\u2019ve bought in volume, so you save money.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live chat.<\/strong> Engage in video and audio talks with vendors, brokers and industry pros.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Industry resources.<\/strong> Get access to hundreds of recipes, best practices and product ideas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to the inspiration, products and savings you always enjoy, we\u2019re offering:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Convenience.<\/strong> As a virtual attendee, you can visit from the comfort of your home or office.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Log in for live chats and seminars.<\/li>\n<li>Visit anytime to browse recipes, product ideas and best practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sanitization innovation.<\/strong> Learn the latest on safety for your business, team and customers.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find white papers and cleaning product insights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Memorable menus\/top trends.<\/strong> At home for months, guests are hungry for culinary variety.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discover salads, sandwich toppers, big apps, housemade drinks and more.<\/li>\n<li>Hear expert advice on culinary trends for the rest of 2020 and beyond.<\/li>\n<li>Learn ways to streamline the menu and incorporate plant-based foods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Carryout &amp; convenience.<\/strong> Satisfy guests and make this vital part of your business thrive.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>See the latest packaging innovations and carryout solutions.<\/li>\n<li>Expand your reach with third-party delivery\/ordering services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Labour-saving solutions.<\/strong> Discover how simple changes can reduce prep time and costs.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Explore Markon Ready Set Serve produce options.<\/li>\n<li>See the advantage of pre-patty, pre-cut, pre-cooked and value-added products.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ask your Sales Representative to work with you to get the most out of products and business solutions available at the show. Register today at <a href=\"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/en-ca\/who-we-serve\/gordon-food-service-show\">gfs.ca\/shows<\/a>.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The answer is easy: simplicity, solutions and safety. It\u2019s been a year of change, but the Gordon Food Service Show goes on. This year, we\u2019re presenting a virtual show. It will look different, but we\u2019re confident you\u2019ll find the format easy to attend, with familiar benefits and solutions, all presented with safety in mind. 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