COVID-19 testing Canada’s food processing sector
The latest update from Farm Credit Canada (FCC) shows Canada’s food processing outlook has become clouded by uncertainty.
FCC Chief Agricultural Economist J.P. Gervais said prior to the pandemic Canada’s food processing sector had been performing well.
There have been several changes in food consumption patterns with consumers stocking up or pantry loading at the beginning of the pandemic.
Production disruptions have impacted the food supply chain with some food processors having to shut down operations as their workforce dealt with COVID-19.