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Restaurateurs Independent Buyer's Association (R.I.B.A.) is Ontario’s largest purchasing/marketing group of its kind servicing independent restaurateurs throughout the province of Ontario. R.I.B.A.’s winning strategy aligns manufacturers, distributors and end users to deliver a well rounded benefit to all involved.

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• Company Information | December 10, 2009 1:44 PM

 

Publications

The re-launch of our e-mail Newsletter

We want to keep all our members up-to-date with all the current news and changes in our organization. That is why we are re-launching our e-mailed newsletter. The eBrief will be sent out monthly with all the latest R.I.B.A. and restaurant industry news.   

 

• Join our Mailing List | January 06, 2010 1:44 PM

 

Industry News

Liquor Prices to Rise with HST

When Harmonized Sales Tax (HST), a single tax combining both provincial and federal taxes, is introduced in July 2010 Ontario consumers will see the tax rate charged on liquor decrease, a seemingly positive change for licensed establishments.  Currently bars and restaurants must add 10% RST and 5% GST to all liquor sales.  Under HST the provincial portion of tax will decrease from 10% to 8%, and HST will be 13% on all liquor sales in bars and restaurants. 

As the government expects to lose money as a result of the decrease in the provincial portion of taxes, the taxes that are built into the base price licensees pay for beverage alcohol will increase in order to offset for the anticipated loss in government revenues.  ORHMA has had numerous meetings with government officials, including in the Ministry of Finance and the Revenue Minister’s Office, to raise serious concerns about the impact of price increases for licensees. 

With the introduction of HST all businesses will receive input tax credits (ITCs) to offset sales tax, however ITCs are not applicable to the increased taxes which are included in the base price that licensees will pay (although ITCs are applicable to other sales tax which is charged on top of the base price).  ORHMA is also having discussions with government and other industry partners to understand how HST will impact brewers, distillers and wineries which will likely result in additional increases for licensees. 

Licensees who are concerned about price increases are encouraged to contact your local MPP and Premier McGuinty.

For more information on the impact of HST on beverage alcohol please contact Michelle Saunders, ORHMA Manager of Government Relations at 1-800-668-8906 ext. 307 or msaunders@orhma.com

 


• Read More | January 15, 2009 1:43 PM


Publications

Take a look at our next edition of the Restaurateur's Independent Buyer's Association (R.I.B.A.) newsletter 'The Bottom Line' as it is filled with information R.I.B.A. and the restaurant industry. It also includes information on our new programs offerings and innovative recipe ideas for everyone.

In our upcoming edition look for your chance to win a free membership.

 


 

 


 

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Our Suppliers

Pepsi Bottling Group
Cavendish Farms
Brazilian Coffee
Canada Bread
Ecolab
Canadian Linen
Saputo Foods
Fresh Start Foods
Maple Leaf
Sofina Foods
Sara Lee
Export Packers
Access Cash
Saporito Foods
Norwich Insurance Brokers
R.I.B.A. Design

Our Advertisors

Alasko
Integrated Processors Inc.


Our Distributors

Findlay Foods (Kingston)
Flanagan Foodservice Inc.
Golden Fleece Foods
G.F.S.-Gordon Food Service
Skor Food Service
Morton Wholesale Ltd.
Rycott Wholesale Foods Inc.
Stewart Foodservice Inc
Summit Food Service
Sysco Food Services


Additional Links


ORHMA - Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association

 

  

News

LOOK FOR R.I.B.A. AT THE CRFA SHOW

Direct Energy Centre - Toronto
Sunday, March 7-9

We will be located at the
ORHMA booth.

 

CAVENDISH FARMS
Appetizer division

Cavendish Farms grows, acquires Omstead Appetizer division.

• Press Release (PDF)
• Product List (PDF)

 

EXPORT PACKERS COMPANY LIMITED

Export Packers Adopts Safe Harbor® Mercury Testing Program for Seafood
Brampton - January, 2010

• Read More | January, 2010

 


FRESH START FOODS
Market Update

Keep on top of the all the current fruit & vegetable market updates with Fresh Start Foods.

• Market Update

 

HAVE YOUR SAY! Membership Survey

Our Have Your Say! survey which was included in the latest edition of our publication of The Bottom Line has been extended until February 28th, 2010.

The draw for the prize winner will now be held March 1st, 2010.

January 27, 2009

 


ALBERTA EXPANSION



Stay tuned for an important Alberta expansion update.

For more information about our operations in the province of Alberta please call the R.I.B.A. office at 1-888-320-RIBA (7422)

 

SAPORITO FOODS

A New R.I.B.A. Program

Saporito Foods is latin for 'Flavory Foods', which perfectly describes the recipes, dressings, and the foods prepared with Saporito Foods oils.

Their oils are light tasting, light flavored, and enhance the flavor and taste of any food recipe. All their oils are cholesterol free and are superb for cooking, frying, baking, and are ideal choices as a food ingredient in dressings and recipes.

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