Goodfood and Bumble are cooking up romance this winter with new 3rd Date Meal-Kits

The limited-edition meal-kits will be available to help Canadians host a fool-proof date night in

TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Goodfood Market Corp. (“Goodfood” or “the Company”) (TSX: FOOD) has coupled up with Bumble, the women-first dating and social networking app built on the importance of equitable relationships, to help Canadians spice up their winter dating routines with its newly released 3rd Date Meal-Kit series.

A recent survey from the #1 Canadian meal-kit and Bumble revealed that, on average, ‘date three’ is when Canadians are most comfortable going to a love interest’s house (or vice versa) for dinner, with nearly 40 per cent of respondents agreeing. This is particularly relevant during winter, a time most Canadians believe to be more difficult to date new people, due to poor driving conditions (63 per cent) and an increased desire to stay home in the evenings (62 per cent) according to the survey. Goodfood and Bumble’s limited-edition 3^rd Date Meal-Kit series offers a romantic solution to hibernation season for lovebirds nationwide.

“At Goodfood, we believe that cooking brings people together and helps them build stronger connections,” said Jennifer Stahlke, Executive Vice President Marketing, Goodfood. “We’re thrilled to partner with Bumble, a brand that fosters meaningful matches, to continue helping Canadians connect through food and give them a chance to impress that special someone with their cooking skills!”

As it turns out, most Canadians believe the way to the heart is through the stomach, with 70 per cent of Gen Z and Millennial respondents to the survey reporting that knowing how to cook is an important trait in a partner. With only 3 per cent of respondents sharing that they would opt for takeout over a home-cooked meal on a date, the 3rd Date Meal-Kits are here to help hosts from coast-to-coast impress their love interest, offering three romantic dishes based on Canadians’ preferences:

• Creamy Lobster & Chive Pappardelle: Nearly one third of Canadians surveyed agree pasta is the most romantic dish to cook together.
• Bone-in Rib Steak with Herb & Garlic Pan Sauce, Mascarpone Mash, Cipollini-Tomato-Beet Salad: On average, 18 per cent of respondents will opt for a mouthwatering steak on date-night.
• Pan-Seared Halibut with Garlic Knot Potatoes, Radicchio & Date Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette: A great choice for those in Quebec, where seafood was a slightly more popular choice for a date than steak (15 per cent vs. 14 per cent, respectively).