Specialty Foods

The Ethnic and Specialty Food Expo 2008 proved a winner with the public and industry representatives seeking new and different options for the kitchen or store shelves.

Peter Cuddy of Organic Works Bakery in London, Ont., gets some help from his son Michael at the show.

Robin Joo and Leah Jong of Pure Fun Confections drew visitors with their colourful costumes and delicious candies.

Maria Okunev and Jeff Kaplanov represented Toronto’s All-Stars Bakery at the show.

Everything Maple owner Tracy L. Moore was in high spirits as she displayed the products of her Orillia, Ont.-based business.

The Ethnic and Specialty Food Expo 2008 proved a winner with the public and industry representatives seeking new and different options for the kitchen or store shelves.

Confined to Hall 1 at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ont., near Pearson International Airport, the show might be small for now, but judging by the steady crowds on Oct. 5 and 6 it is poised for growth. Bakers Journal editor Brian Hartz and sales manager Stephanie Jewell took in the sights, smells and, best of all, tastes of this up-and-coming event on the food industry calendar.