SSP Canada Launches Camden food co. at Toronto Pearson International Airport

SSP Canada, the Canadian division of SSP, an operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has announced its partnership with Toronto Pearson International Airport and local, Ontario farms, dairies and specialty food artisans in the opening of Camden food co. in Toronto's Terminal 1.

The Company noted that Toronto Pearson unveiled in 2011 its new strategy for becoming North America's international gateway. In addition to connecting traffic and the number of destinations, the airport is focused on improving the overall guest experience at the airport. This includes providing more shopping and dining choices for guests.

"We are pleased that SSP is bringing another great food and beverage offering to Toronto Pearson," said Pamela Griffith-Jones, Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer at Toronto Pearson International Airport. "We are committed to expanding our dining options for our guests and the diverse and local food choices our guests will have at Camden food co. is a great example of this commitment."

Winner of ARN's 2010 "Best New Food & Beverage Concept" and "Best Airport Restaurant Design", SSP Canada said that Camden food co. is the traveler's haven for healthy eating. At Toronto Pearson, Camden has taken its ever-present ethos of using the freshest possible foods and embraced the true meaning of the word "locavore". SSP Canada and Toronto Pearson have partnered with local farms, dairies, growers and specialty food artisans to bring travelers a market laden with locally produced and regionally sourced products, all with the nutrition-packed, wholesome nourishment consumers are looking for.

In a release, the Company noted details of the restaurant:

Stepping into Camden, travelers will immediately feel the comfort and nostalgia of an old farm with its reclaimed and salvaged wood, bringing rich texture and warm ambience to this unassuming space. The modern, mixed media graphics, burnished elements and the integration of environmental graphics throughout the space speak to the authenticity of the brand. Rich earth tones, rustic metal, stone mosaic wall tiles as well as rural-inspired lighting and accents create a warm and inviting atmosphere that lend to the comforts of home.

A sense of freshness abounds. Garden fresh veggies offer a spread within Camden's salad bar, providing a variety for a traveler to create their own salad. Pastries are displayed on eclectic platters and antique trays of various heights, while organic chocolate bars are displayed in big, old-fashioned country pickle jars.

Use of energy efficient dimmable lighting, non-toxic, low VOC paints and food served in earth friendly containers and cups all underscore Camden's commitment to having a minimal impact on the environment.

The handmade Breakfast Paninis are made with Omega-3 organic eggs from Gray Ridge Farms, an Ontario egg grader since 1934, served with cheddar and hickory smoked bacon, pressed between hefty, thick slices of Toronto's own Fred's Bread sourdough. The Artisanal Cheese Plate features a selection of fromage straight from the Niagara wine region's Upper Canada Cheese Creamery, an hour south of Toronto on Lake Ontario. Parents of little flyers will be happy to see locally loved and made Kiju Organic Juices with no added sugar, color, flavors or preservatives offered in mango orange, apple and pomegranate cherry. And for the bigger flyers, Fairtrade endorsed Balzac Coffee from Toronto's distillery district will be brewed into cappuccinos and lattes. Named by Vogue Magazine as "Toronto's Best Coffee", each cup of Balzac is steamed with Harmony Organic Milk. For travelers in a hurry, Camden will offer healthy grab and go items such as locally produced Gramma Garret's All Natural Snack Bars, all-natural and peanut free bars sweetened with natural sugars and the juice from real fruit.

Les Cappetta, President and CEO of SSP Canada, said, "Our award winning Camden food co. is successful for a reason. Camden is the perfect example of how good things come when a community works together in harmony to bring its passion for good, honest food to the table. Time and time again, we've found that travelers want fresh, local, wholesome options to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle even when they travel. At SSP, we will always strive to provide our customers with a wide range of choices that reflect their needs. Nutritious, affordable food, that is locally sourced wherever possible, is here to stay and we're proud to be bringing that option to our forward-thinking partners at Toronto Pearson and, to our customers at the Terminal."

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