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Zero Sales. Three Hundred Fifty Dollars. | Toronto News
A Filipino food vendor in Toronto, Larra Libo-on, faced a crushing setback when her pop-up sold zero items after preparing 500 dumplings—yet turned things around later that day by raking in $350 at a basketball game. Her story mirrors a nationwide crisis: Canada’s food sector is reeling from record inflation, with half of businesses in hospitality and food services citing rising costs as their top worry. Operating on razor-thin margins, vendors like Libo-on are forced to gamble on unpredictable events, weather, and foot traffic. But beyond the numbers, it’s the community’s support that keeps…
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