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MEDIA GUIDE

Partnering with Foodbuy gives you exclusive access to thousands of engaged members who trust our expertise to help drive their success.

2026

Tap Into Canada’s Premier Procurement Network Showcase your brand and services through Foodbuy Canada’s Media Guide channels to help drive your sales through our national membership base.

About Foodbuy As a division of Compass Group Canada, Foodbuy Canada is the trusted procurement partner for organizations of all sizes across diverse sectors — from hospitality and leisure to healthcare, education, and foodservice. • Procurement expertise for organizations of every size across Canada. • Broad supplier partnerships to meet members’ specific needs. • Comprehensive solutions, spanning food & beverage, equipment, and services.

Connect with thousands of members who rely on our expertise.

Our media guide connects you with a powerful network of foodservice operators across Canada. With access to 25,000+ member locations, we provide suppliers with a direct line to decision-makers in restaurants, hotels,

healthcare, education, and beyond. Whether you’re launching new products, showcasing

innovations, or building brand awareness, our

channels ensure your message reaches the right audience—where buying decisions are made.

Audiences

Industries

Platforms

• Owners / operators • Purchasing professionals • Finance professionals • General managers • Chefs • Front & back of house management • Bar managers • Dietitians

• Restaurants, Foodservice • Hospitality, Travel, Casinos • Golf, Leisure, Recreation • Healthcare • Education • Camps

• LinkedIn • Facebook • Instagram • Guides • eBlasts • eNewsletter • Events • Joint sales • In person/Sales training

Increase your sales by engaging Foodbuy’s audiences

eNewsletter

Buyer guides

Social Media

Custom eblast

Trade shows

Supplier sessions

Leverage our multi media platforms - customized to your needs Conferences

Golf tournament

eNewsletter The monthly Foodbuy Advantage provides program updates, industry news, and thought leadership to our stakeholders. Align your brands or promotional activity to our monthly content.

Rates & Specs Banner ad, small 700 x 100 px Banner ad, large 700 x 225 px Feature story Sell sheet inclusion with one live link Recipe of the month

$1,500 $2,000 $2,000 $2,000 $750

Files: RGB color mode, Minimum 72 dpi. Please supply both French and English versions

eNewsletter themes

Align your brands or promotional activity to our monthly content January Fresh Start, Healthy Choices Kick off the year with lighter menus and smarter eating options that appeal to health-conscious diners.

February Winter Warm-Up Explore hearty comfort foods that keep guests cozy through the coldest stretch of the season.

March Flavours of Spring Celebrate the season with fresh ingredients, brunch inspiration, and golf-season menu ideas.

April Sustainable Solutions Highlight eco-friendly practices, products, and menu options that support greener operations.

May Patio Season Ready Get your business prepared for patio dining and the upcoming tourist season.

June Fire Up the Grill Bring the best of BBQ season to your menus with crowdpleasing favourites.

July Oh, Canada! Celebrate Canadian flavours, ingredients, and stories that connect with guests.

August Back-to-School Fuel Serve up convenient, nutritious options that keep busy students and families energized.

September Holiday Prep Starts Here Set the stage for a profitable holiday season with early planning strategies.

October Fall Flavours & Appreciation Spotlight autumn-inspired dishes and ways to celebrate the chefs behind them.

November Drive Innovation Discover new products, equipment, and cost-saving ideas to boost your business.

December Looking Ahead Explore the biggest food and hospitality trends shaping the year to come.

Buyer Guides Target channel specific audiences with Foodbuy’s Buyer Guides. Each guide is curated to address the business needs of specific channels including foodservice, hospitality, golf and camps. These comprehensive guides include valuable industry insights on industry news, thought leadership, trends, product highlights and information as well as SKU listings. These guides serve as a valuable reference for members’ purchasing needs throughout the year.

Hotel Guide Hotels, motels, lodging, resorts, casinos, and gaming establishments. Club and Leisure Guide Golf courses, yacht, curling, fitness, social and dining clubs across Canada. Camp Guide Camps including remote sleep away camps to city-based day camps

Buyer Guides Rates & Specs Inside front cover / full page

$3,000

Inside full page ad

$2,500

Back page / full page Double page spread

Editorial coverage 1 page

Editorial coverage 2 page spread Banner ad on SKU listings page

Full Page 8.5 x 11” Bleed 8.75 x 11.25”

$3,000 $4,250 $3,750

$5,750 $700

Advertisement deadlines Golf Guide: Ad size/space confirmation: Jan. 15, 2026 Ads Due: Feb. 5, 2026 Camp Guide: Ad size/space confirmation: Feb. 5, 2026 Ads Due: Feb. 19, 2026 Hotel Guide:

Ad size/space confirmation: Feb. 10, 2026 Ads Due: March 10, 2026

Double Page 17 x 11” Bleed 17.25 x 11.25”

Print ready artwork to be supplied in specified sizes. All ads to be supplied in English and French. Surcharge for translation service. Design services available for print and online ads.

Banner on SKU listings page 2 x 7.5”

Custom eBlast

Social Media

Customized product messaging that will be delivered directly to our members’ inbox.

Showcase your brand on our influential social media platforms including LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.

Value

Feature content Limited availability

$3,000

Value