Atlantic Canada’s hospitality and foodservice industry seeks new ideas, inspiration at ApEx 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 23, 2011
MONCTON – From restaurant owners and chefs to purchasing agents and dietitians, the people who serve up food and hospitality in Atlantic Canada will be gathering at the annual ApEx trade show April 3 and 4, 2011 at the Moncton Agrena.
In addition to seeing and sampling a wide array of food, beverages, equipment and technology, attendees will learn how to profit from new trends through seminars and chef demonstrations.
One seminar focuses on the “secrets of success” from several well-known entrepreneurs, including:
- Gilles Ratté of Café Archibald, Pastalli, Graffiti and Ed's Sub, all part of Groupe Culinaire and located in Moncton
- Chef Luis Clavel, executive chef at Seasons by Atlantica in Halifax, NS - 2008 and 2009 Nova Scotia Chef of the Year and 2008 CRFA Iron Chef Atlantic winner
- Chris Tzaneteas, entrepreneur and owner of Opa Restaurants and Argyle Bar and Grill in Halifax, NS
- Kevin Murphy, entrepreneur and owner of the Murphy Group of Restaurants, in Charlottetown, PEI - 2010 Pinnacle Award Winner for Regional Company of the Year, Eastern Canada
- Moderated by Robert Carter, Executive Director of The NPD Group
To find out more about ApEx or to register online (trade only), go to www.apextradeshow.com.
Atlantic Canada’s 5,000 restaurants, caterers and bars generate $3.8 billion in annual sales and employ more than 73,000 people.
ApEx is owned and operated by the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association, one of the country’s leading business associations. Through its trade shows, member savings and advocacy, CRFA works to create an environment that allows foodservice operators to prosper and grow.
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