The COVID-19 pandemic has changed nearly every facet of our lives in North America. These drastic changes are scary, challenging and stressful. We send our sincerest well-wishes to the families affected and recognize the tremendous efforts of first responders and health professionals worldwide. Over the two past weeks, we have been doing our part to slow down the spread of the virus. We have safely transitioned much of our staff from working in our offices to working remotely.

Over the last 18 months our people adapted to an ever-changing environment and rose to the challenge in a global pandemic, proving we are agile, innovative, resilient, and can work in new ways. While we see great value in being together and having the ability to collaborate in person, we’ve shown that in many cases we can also be productive when working remotely.

Food is so much more than something we eat. Some of our best memories are ones gathered with family and friends around the dinner table or in the kitchen learning an old family recipe. Food shines a light on our diversity, by providing a glimpse into our histories and cultures, and fosters inclusion by bringing us all to the table.