One of the most popular cuts of pasta is Wavy Lasagne – not to be confused with lasagna! Lasagne is plural and refers to the noodles themselves, also plural. Lasagna is Italian American parlance and refers to the popular cheesy composition that many consumer know and love. Each sheet of Barilla wavy lasagne is wide […]
Category: Canada
Unleash the Power of Global Flavors
Consumers continue to expand their palates, seeking new ethnic foods and flavors. This trend is pushing operators and suppliers to add new and exciting ethnic varieties on menus. Ethnic foods most commonly consumed by Canadians are Chinese (89%), Italian (84%) and Latin American/Mexican (82%). The increasing immigrant population is considered a significant driving factor for […]
Trending Now: Tackling Food Waste in Canada
Chefs and restaurants have long been attuned to the issues of hunger and food insecurity. It’s only recently that the parallel issue of food waste has come into focus. The Wasted! documentary, and the work of a number of NGOs from ReFED to Natural Resources Defense Council have raised awareness of the staggering numbers around […]
Pasta Encyclopedia: Cut Macaroni
Welcome to the Pasta Encyclopedia! In each issue, we will dive into everything you need to know about a select Barilla pasta cut. This issue, we’re talking about Cut Macaroni. Cut Macaroni, is named for its tubular shape that can vary in size and be either smooth or ridged. These small tubes pair best with […]
Une Tendence Actuelle : La Lutte au Gaspillage Alimentaire au Canada
Les chefs et les restaurants sont sensibles depuis longtemps aux enjeux sérieux que sont la faim et l’insécurité alimentaire, mais ce n’est que récemment qu’ils se sont penchés sur la question parallèle du gaspillage alimentaire. Le documentaire Wasted! et le travail de nombreux organismes non gouvernementaux, de ReFED au Natural Resources Defense Council, ont contribué […]