2025 was a monumental year for TRSC.

It was perhaps our most important since 2020 when Philman and I decided to stay on the phone and continue chatting about putting together a project to change the recipe for equity in the foodservice industry.

This year we built on last year's foundation for change through programs, partnerships, and possibility models — all backed by research — to ensure that Black Canadians and other equity-denied groups get the opportunity to showcase the best of themselves in an industry powered by multiculturalism.
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​This year was a testament to grit. With back-to-back projects demanding our attention for most of the year, 2025 asked us to push a little further, review a few more times, and rest for an extra day to get back into the groove.
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KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• Scripted and shot our e-learning program under the expert direction of Introspective Films
• ​Expanded the Black Experience Pavilion at RC Show '25 in collaboration with Foodpreneur Lab
• ​Re-designed our website in collaboration with Typotherapy
• Hired a research team to conduct a follow up study to our 2021 survey, funded by Future Skills Centre
• Developed and launched our Equity & Empowerment in Foodservice e-learning program​
• Ran our first print and digital ads to build brand awareness
• Hosted our first external event, Hire Her, to rave reviews
• Became a Deloitte affiliate to further our e-learning impact
• + more milestones outlined on our social media pages!

You might be wondering how Phil and I accomplished so much on our own. The answer is, we didn't. We were honoured to work with ten fantastic contractors to make the magic happen and we were buoyed by your positive energy.

Every word of encouragement you spoke aloud, every email you responded to, social media post you liked, and silent celebration you sent our way was felt and appreciated. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning or have recently joined TRSC’s ecosystem, thank you for being here Reader. Your belief in a foodservice industry that works for us all is powerful.

2026 opens a new chapter on the story of The Re-Seasoning Coalition and we can’t wait to see where the journey takes us this time. Keep the encouragement coming and feel free to check in on us via our Instagram or LinkedIn pages. If you'd like to play a bigger role in expanding our impact next year, feel free to add to our refreshment fund or set up a larger donation by emailing finance@thereseasoning.org. We're grateful for you.

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❄️ Seasons’ Greetings & Happy New Year! ❄️