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FMCG) companies are now embedding protein into everyday items—from burgers and coffees to staples like chapatis—to drive frequency and mainstream adoption.“We see protein as a long-term shift rather than a niche trend, especially as consumers become more aware of nutritional gaps in everyday diets. However, for this to truly scale in India, it has to be accessible,” said Enakshi Dasgupta, head of new product development, iD Fresh Food.

Once upon a time, mortgagors nearing the end of their term would open their bank’s renewal letter, see offers based on horrendously high posted rates and obliviously accept them.

Starbucks, Barista, Chaayos and Third Wave Coffee are among café chains facing the brunt of a slowdown in discretionary consumer spending. The impact is more severe for these retailers as they opened hundreds of new stores last fiscal year even as losses widened. To be sure, smaller chains such as Tim Hortons and Blue Tokai have bucked the trend.

A “difficult” economic environment took a bite out of Restaurant Brands International Inc.’s profit in its most recent quarter as sales fell across three of the company’s brands, but executives say they’ve already seen signs of improvement in October.

Indian diaspora overseas has often been accused of tampering with recruitment policies to favour Indian candidates. Recently, a Canadian women invited controversy when she claimed that she was dismissed from her job at a multinational coffee chain when she complained that desi hiring managers often showed bias towards Indian immigrants. Taking to X, she alleged that Indian managers at Tim Hortons mainly hire people from the Indian community, which has led to feelings of exclusion and discrimination among employees from various backgrounds. The woman claimed she was fired after bringing these issues to the attention of management. This situation has emerged amid ongoing discussions about immigration to Canada, particularly as the Trudeau government has tightened regulations in response to a significant increase in newcomers. Her allegations have ignited considerable debate on social media, prompting a wide range of reactions from users. While some have shown sympathy for her plight, emphasizing the necessity for individuals to express their concerns regarding workplace discrimination, others have reacted with skepticism about her claims.

Verlinvest, investment vehicle of the Belgian family behind the world’s largest brewer, AB-Inbev, is poised to invest Rs 200 crore (about $24 million) in Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, at a Rs 1,200-crore ($143 million) valuation — double that from a year-and-a-half ago, said people in the know. Existing investor Hemendra Kothari’s family office and Anicut Capital are also expected to join the homegrown specialist coffee chain’s Rs 250-crore round, with the residual amount comprising a mix of primary and secondary sale of shares, the people said. The round will be the 11-year-old company’s largest raise, as a battle brews between some of India’s top business houses and upstarts.

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Capital Management LP built a stake in Canadian investment management giant Brookfield Corporation during the second quarter of 2024, a U.S. regulatory filing released Wednesday showed.  

Restaurant Brands International says it’s spending up to $45 million on two deals intended to boost its presence in China and spur growth in what the company sees as a promising market.

National Donut Day is unique among the many food-related holidays, such as National Wine Day and National Hamburger Day, since it has a deep historical significance that enhances the enjoyment of the festival.

Tim Hortons says there’s no merit to a proposed class action lawsuit regarding emails it sent out in error to participants in its popular Roll Up to Win promotion.

Tim Hortons is under fire again for mistakenly telling some customers they had won big in a contest – the second time in over a year that the coffee chain has made such an error.

Flags Group, the India-focused consumer fund set up by Rakesh Kapoor, former global CEO of Reckitt Benckiser, has struck its first deal in India by investing an undisclosed amount in speciality coffee chain Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters. Kapoor confirmed the deal to ET. He, however, declined to give further details on the investment. A Blue Tokai spokesperson declined to comment. The investment by 12 Flags comes at a time when cafe chains in India are growing faster than quick service restaurants (QSRs), fuelled by younger set of consumers, aspirational demand, and menu innovation. In addition to new-age speciality coffee chains such as Blue Tokai, Third Wave and Slay, there are legacy brands such as Tata Starbucks, Costa Coffee and Barista, as well as relatively newer global entrants to India like British chain Pret a Manger and Canada's Tim Hortons, all of which are fuelling demand for cafes.

Several Quebec Tim Hortons franchisees are taking the brand’s owner to court, blaming what they describe as unreasonable constraints in the company’s licensing agreements for lower-than-expected profits.In a lawsuit filed in Quebec Superior Court on Thursday, 16 companies with Tim Hortons franchise licences allege the TDL Group Corp.’s contracts “place it in a position of absolute dominance” over their combined 44 restaurants.“Through these Tim Hortons licence agreements … TDL controls every essential lever involved in the running of a restaurant,” from deals with suppliers to equipment,” the plaintiffs allege in their application.TDL also sets prices for both menu items and the ingredients restaurants need to make them, the lawsuit contends.Yet TDL’s policy of fixing prices didn’t adapt to the market, the franchisees assert. They argue the franchisor’s rules leave them “no room for maneuver” and impose costs they are unable to match in sales.

Restaurant Brands International beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly results on Tuesday, lifted by signs of a turnaround at its Burger King business and robust demand at coffee chain Tim Hortons.

electric vehicle.While “range anxiety” used to be a factor in purchasing an electric vehicle years ago given their novelty and limited charging infrastructure, times have changed and consumers have less to worry about how far their EV can go, experts told Global News.“Range has improved,” said Mark Marmer, the owner and founder of energy consultant Signature Electric. “Now most cars and trucks have at least about a 300- to 350-kilometre range, which is a reasonably comfortable thing.”That’s compared with eight to 10 years ago, when EVs only had a range of 150 to 200 kilometres, Marmer said.

For roughly two decades, Canadians have been telling Tim Hortons something’s missing from the company’s menu: The dutchie.

One year after being removed from their former residence due to an unexpected renovation, a Nova Scotia couple are reaping the benefits of a lucky lottery ticket — and using the winnings to pay it forward in their community.Bertram and Helen Drover of Lower Sackville, N.S., won $100,000 on an Atlantic Lottery TAG draw on Nov. 6.

Kaju Katli, hold a cherished place in the heart of Diwali festivities. However, this year, a renowned coffee chain has opted for a unique culinary approach, sparking a blend of reactions within the community. Tim Hortons, a multinational coffeehouse and restaurant chain based in Canada, has unveiled a novel range of donuts inspired by classic Indian sweets, just in time for Diwali.

Long associated with morning coffee runs and breakfast, Tim Hortons is setting its sights on dominating the second half of the day too.

The jury in a British Columbia Supreme Court murder trial has been told that an expert witness didn’t finish her testimony because she is dead.

Canadian job seekers are heading into a much different economic landscape this fall as the previously red-hot labour market cools and candidates face increased competition amid record immigration levels.