{"id":25577,"date":"2019-02-20T11:02:26","date_gmt":"2019-02-20T16:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev-gordon-food-service-canada.pantheonsite.io\/ideas\/its-show-time-are-you-ready-to-mix-it-up\/"},"modified":"2025-07-01T11:27:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T15:27:57","slug":"its-show-time-are-you-ready-to-mix-it-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/en-ca\/ideas\/its-show-time-are-you-ready-to-mix-it-up\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Show Time \u2026 Are You Ready to Mix It Up?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Join us at the Gordon Food Service Show\u2014here\u2019s what you will see.<\/h2>\n<p>The 2019 Gordon Food Service Show is coming soon. This year\u2019s theme is \u201cMix It Up\u201d&#8211;with good reason. We\u2019ve listened to customer feedback and added some new twists to this year\u2019s events.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re mixing things up because the number one reason why people attend our show is to learn about new items and get new ideas,\u201d says Matt Kirkwood, Gordon Food Service North America \u00a0Show Manager.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a rundown of what you can expect this year:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find new products to improve your business.<\/strong> Speak with vendors and sample products featuring the latest trends and sales-building opportunities. Our team of experts also will be available to answer questions on topics that matter most to you: culinary insights, menu trends, labor efficiency, sustainability, product transparency and portability.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/inspired\/\">Be inspired<\/a> at the Plated to Inspire Booth. <\/strong>Our chef will be cooking up new \u00a0ideas made from our Gordon Food Service products. Visit the Plated to Inspire Booth to see our chef in action, demonstrating and offering tastes foods intended intended to carve out menu differentiation, attract new customers and keep existing ones coming back.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Buy items at the Truckload Sale.<\/strong> Stop by the truck on the Show floor for competitive pricing on commodity items. Each show will offer different items. \u201cThere\u2019s a limited quantity and, at these prices, we will run out,\u201d Kirkwood says. \u201cBut if you get there early, you can stock up on product and realize significant savings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Say cheese!<\/strong> Let your fromage-ination wander as you check out Canada\u2019s finest varieties, as well as flavours from around the world. Cheese-lovers are passionate about their product, so don\u2019t miss the World of Cheese booth. It\u2019s your chance to sample, ask questions and find a new menu star.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Enjoy a great cup of coffee.<\/strong> Check out the mix of our refreshed lineup of <a href=\"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/products\/brands\/mosaic-coffee\/\">Mosaic coffees<\/a> and all things tech at the Mosaic Technology Cafe. Experience enticing coffee blends in a coffee-shop setting, perfect for popping open a laptop or mobile device and discovering how our digital tools can help with efficiencies, and sourcing clean, sustainable or Canadian items.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Drop by the mixology mixer.<\/strong> Gordon Food Service doesn\u2019t sell alcohol, but we stock everything that goes into the bar experience. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve created a bar-style setting on the show floor where beverage experts will be mixing different drinks to show you possibilities for using fruits, vegetables, syrups, herbs and spices that can elevate your drink profile and profits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Find out about <a href=\"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/clear-choice-program\/\">Clear Choice<\/a> options. <\/strong>\u00a0Consumers\u2019 growing appetite for product transparency with cleaner ingredients, responsibly sourced and sustainable products is important to all of us.\u00a0Find out how we are bringing you information on better practices.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Get your hands on digital solutions<\/strong>. Visit this booth and get to Know <a href=\"https:\/\/gfs.ca\/business\/gordon-ordering\/\">Gordon Ordering<\/a>, our new platform for anytime, anywhere ordering. Check out its simple, user-friendly design. Let us show you how to access complete product descriptions and enjoy a faster shopping experience. You\u2019ll also love the convenient order confirmation process.<\/p>\n<p>Each show offers unique products, equipment and vendors ready to meet your needs and help your menu stand apart from the rest. As the title suggests, this year\u2019s Show promises more versatility than ever. That\u2019s because your business demands that you Mix It Up. Save time by registering today!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfsontario19.com\/\">Toronto<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gfscalgary2019.com\/\">Calgary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfsmontreal2019.com\/\">Montr\u00e9al<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cvent.com\/d\/t6qlln\">Halifax<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gfsquebec2019.com\/\">Qu\u00e9bec City<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us at the Gordon Food Service Show\u2014here\u2019s what you will see. The 2019 Gordon Food Service Show is coming soon. 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