COVID-19 + Lessons for Food Systems

Arrell Food Institute and Food from Thought have collaborated on a small series of videos and webinars featuring University of Guelph agri-food experts. These videos provide consumers and industry with useful information for dealing with new realities.

Video Link [1]

Who:

• Dana McCauley, Research Innovation Office, OoR
• Lawrence Goodridge, Food Science, OAC
• Jess Haines, Guelph Family Health Study and FRAN, CSAHS
• Mike von Massow, FARE, OAC
• Moderated by Rene Van Acker, Dean of OAC

Some of the topics covered:

• Viruses ability to survive on food
• Changed habits of consumers in the future
• Food supply chain pinch points
• Food security of vulnerable Canadians through policy
• Product development and entrepreneurship adjustments and future
• Struggles of restaurants