The chain has temporarily halted plans to incorporate fresh grocery and alcohol into its drive-thru and pickup services.

Consumer eating patterns are shifting due to national quarantine measures.

The temporary action is to help facilitation of food during the coronavirus outbreak.

The trade association has three priorities – keep plants open, employees working and product moving.

The chain is trying to simplify operations as store’s adjust to operational changes during the COVID pandemic.

As consumers shelter in place, restaurants strive to find customers.

In Canada, Maple Leaf Foods, Cargill and Olymel also have implemented additional safety measures.

FSIS meat, poultry, swine and egg inspection and laboratory services will remain open.