QPMA seminar looks at COVID-19’s effect on produce consumption

Quebec Produce Marketing Association is hosting a free webinar on the pandemic and how it has affected fresh produce consumption.

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Quebec Produce Marketing Association is hosting a free webinar on the pandemic and how it has affected fresh produce consumption.

The one-hour webinar is at 11 a.m. Eastern June 11, according to a news release.

It’s called “The impact of COVID-19 on the consumption of fruits and vegetables and its trends in Canada and Quebec.”

Francis Parisien, vice president of the East-of-Canada department of Nielsen, is the speaker.

The webinar is co-presented by Loblaw Companies Ltd. and C. Isabelle and Fils Inc.

Canadawide, Financement Agricole Canada and S&S Forwarding are also partners in the event.

Registration is required here.

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