Toronto, ON — January 2026 — The Jubilee Hospitality Association Canada (JHAC) is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Foodbuy Canada, North America’s leading group purchasing organization serving the hospitality industry.

Through this partnership, JHAC members benefit from access to meaningful cost-saving and rebate-generating manufacturer and service-provider purchasing programs that support hotel operations across food, non-food, and professional service categories.

“Operating costs continue to be a top concern for our members,” said Zahir Karim, JHAC Business Development.  “By partnering with Foodbuy, JHAC strengthens its ability to deliver tangible value through additional savings, transparency, and purchasing solutions that align with the needs of today’s hotel operators.”

Foodbuy offers purchasing programs that meet the operational needs of JHAC members, including:

• Extensive food and non-food procurement programs
• Furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E)
• Uniforms, linens & textiles
• Smallwares, disposables & appliances
• Facilities maintenance, sanitation services, cleaning & chemical solutions
• Technology and POS systems
• A broad portfolio of professional service providers

Foodbuy provides access to more than 450 supplier programs designed to deliver meaningful savings. Some key non-food and professional service partners include; HD Supply, Russell Hendrix, Imperial Dade, Chef Works, and Davryl Enterprises.

Foodbuy is committed to continuing to grow its hospitality-focused portfolio of solutions, with additional purchasing programs and rebate opportunities being introduced in 2026 and beyond.

“This partnership reflects our shared commitment to helping hotel operators manage costs more effectively while maintaining flexibility and choice,” said Nelm Khangura, SVP Foodbuy Member Development “We look forward to supporting JHAC members with solutions that drive measurable savings and long-term value.”

JHAC members interested in learning more about eligibility, incentives, or savings and rebate opportunities are encouraged to contact:

JJ Fraser                                                        

Business Development Manager,                      

Foodbuy Canada                                             

JJ.Fraser@foodbuy.ca                                    

778-903-1771                                                 

Jason McMillan

Sr. Account Manager, Hospitality,

Foodbuy Canada

Jason.Mcmillan@foodbuy.ca

431-554-1739

Zahir Karim

Business Development Manager

Jubilee Hospitality Association Canada

zahirk@jhacanada.com

778-228-0601

About Jubilee Hospitality Association Canada (JHAC)

Jubilee Hospitality Association Canada (JHAC) is a registered non-profit organization representing a diverse community of hoteliers across Canada. Over the past 12 years JHAC has dedicated itself to creating unique opportunities for its members through advocacy, collaboration, education, and group purchasing power. By partnering with People Corporation JHAC strengthens its ability to offer unmatched value and services to its members, supporting the growth and the success of its hotelier network.

About Foodbuy Canada

Foodbuy is the leading foodservice procurement and supply chain solutions organization (GPO) in North America and the sole sourcing partner for its parent company, Compass Group North America. Foodbuy manages more than $4 billion in purchasing volume in Canada alone, and is devoted to helping members, partners and suppliers grow by delivering the highest level of customer value and experience through innovative and flexible procurement solutions. With both broad and specialized purchasing programs and expert account managers, Foodbuy offers value-add solutions for a wide array of industry sectors including hospitality, foodservice, golf & leisure clubs, travel, education, camps and healthcare. Learn more at https://www.foodbuy.ca