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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

 

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Publications

Coated Appetizers Program

Now Available under the R.I.B.A. Program

Quality - More and more foodservice operators are adding Cavendish Farms coated appetizers to their menus. Why? Simply because Cavendish Farms offers a premium selection of coated fresh vegetables and coated natural cheese products to deliver the quality, consistency, and taste everyone wants!

The Cavendish Farms Onion Ring Advantage -With Cavendish Farms Onion Rings, you will receive a higher piece count in every case. Naturally cut sweet Spanish onions with a light tempura batter ensures that Cavendish Farms can pack more actual onion rings per pound versus our competitors. This gives you more servings from every pound of Cavendish Farms onion rings and improves your profitability.

Please call us for rebate information

• Product Information Sheet (PDF) | May 11, 2010 1:00 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.   

 

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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 Distributors

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


Additional Links


ORHMA - Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association

 

  

News

Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) Important Dates and FAQs

www.orhma.com

Starting July 1, 2010, Ontario is harmonizing its provincial sales tax with the federal sales tax. The current retail sales tax (RST) will be replaced with a value-added tax that will be combined with the federal goods and services tax to create a harmonized sales tax (HST).

 
Important dates:

March 31, 2010
RST Vendor compensation ends   

May 1, 2010
For transactions on or after this date,   Suppliers may be required to collect HST under transitional rules 

July 1, 2010
HST comes into effect

July 23, 2010
Final RST return due

November 23, 2010
Final supplemental RST return due 

ORHMA HST Frequently Asked Questions

Government employees and Aboriginals (Native Canadians) no longer have a waiver on PST. They pay HST and it is up to them to file for reimbursement.

Update on last weeks issue… Long term guests.  In general hotels are treated differently when it comes to the 30 day rule.  If 90% or more of the units in the building are considered to be for stays of 60 days or less then even longer term stays are subject to the GST/HST.

No show revenues are now charged 13% HST

Prepaid Reservations for after Jul1st 2010– If prepaid prior to May 1st then the existing GST (5%) and PST (5%) will apply. If prepaid after May 1st then HST (13%) will apply.

 

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

 


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)

 

Archived News - Coming Soon


 

 

 

    

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