VANCOUVER — Foodservice and hospitality professionals gathered to learn about industry products and trends and take in chef competitions this week, from Jan. 27 to 28, at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Several chefs spoke at the show, including Rob Feenie, Chuck Currie and John Bishop. And, on the showroom floor, the B.C. chapter of the Canadian Culinary Federation crowned Will Tse, executive chef at Vancouver-based Sandbar Restaurant, Chinese Chef of the Year, in the B.C. Chinese Chef of the Year Competition.

OKANAGAN, B.C. — Donald Triggs is embarking on a new wine journey, celebrating the completion of his new, state-of-the-art winery, on the Golden Mile Bench in South Okanagan, B.C.

ALBERTA — Asian-inspired dishes created by three NAIT Culinary Arts students will be sold in grocery and convenience stores across Alberta as part of the Edmonton-based Tokyo Express’ Tetsu Chef line of products.

This comes after a December product innovation competition held in collaboration with NAIT and Tokyo Express.

VANCOUVER — Industry heavyweights have joined to launch a new show that will bring together the foodservice and hospitality industry in a one-stop shop.

Connect, B.C.’s new food, drink and lodging expo, will premiere Oct. 27 to 28 at the Vancouver Convention Centre West.