sustain mag

Is Loop truly sustainable? It’s complicated.

Vicky Qiao
From produce to condiments, the majority of the products are bagged and packaged in plastic. According to Industry Canada, food packaging is responsible for about a third of all Canadian household waste, of which just 20 per cent gets recycled. In February 2021, online supermarket Loop launched its online store in Ontario to test Canadian consumer’s interest in reusable packaging. But how sustainable is the program, really?... Read More...

Salty, fatty and sweet comfort foods, our pandemic reprieve

Yvonne Tsui
It’s no surprise that when we’re bored, lonely and stressed that we turn to comfort food. It’s nostalgic and brings back memories of happier times—times of celebration, nurturing and togetherness. If 2020 were a food fashion trend, comfort food would be Chanel. Even fine dining restaurants were scrambling to revamp their menu offerings.... Read More...

Three Farmers Foods of Saskatchewan

SUSTAIN Editorial
Three Farmers Foods sources local products from Saskatchewan family farms, adding value through its proprietary roasting technology that is completed locally as well, to deliver homegrown healthy snack products. Supplying retailers, food and hospitality: Three Farmers is looking to grow in that space with like-minded restaurateurs and chefs who are focused on bringing local, sustainable items to their menus.... Read More...

Can I Sue My Employer For My Assault?

Ivy Knight
Flo Vineberg is a civil litigation lawyer specializing in sexual assault and human rights violations. Vineberg explains how the civil court works and how a company or corporation, or restaurant group for that matter, can be held legally responsible for predatory and problematic employees. ... Read More...

THE STORYTELLERS: Karon Liu

Stacey Newman
Like many journalists, Karon Liu didn’t exactly choose Food as his beat. Food journalism—outside of restaurant criticism—wasn’t on his radar. “Here’s the buzziest restaurant where the celebs are going to”: Liu wasn’t interested. It wasn’t until Liu started writing about it that he discovered the breadth of food and its centrality to our societies.... Read More...