{"id":40111,"date":"2023-11-14T14:42:51","date_gmt":"2023-11-14T19:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ithq.qc.ca\/?page_id=40111"},"modified":"2026-08-21T14:41:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T18:41:44","slug":"menu-item-nutritional-improvement-support-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ithq.qc.ca\/en\/corporate-services\/menu-item-nutritional-improvement-support-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Menu item nutritional improvement support service"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you a food service provider in the hotel, restaurant and public or private institutional (HRI) sector and want to offer higher nutritional value meals to your customers? The ITHQ is pleased to assist you via a personalized service, free of charge!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does this service involve?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This coaching service provided by the ITHQ was developed to assist private companies and public institutions in the food service sector with optimizing the nutritional qualities of the food they serve to their customers.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who may benefit?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible organizations are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Private restaurant chains&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private cafeteria food services&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Public institutions food services&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that the number of participating organizations is limited.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is this important?<\/h2>\n\n\n<section  class=\"block-accordions-group theme-block aligndefault\" >     \n  <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion6adcfda07b3b3id\" aria-controls=\"sect6adcfda07b3b3\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;<p>Because it is a growing customer need<\/p>\n&quot;.&#8221;>\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\"><p>Because it is a growing customer need<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon accordion__header__icon--plus\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"plus\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"accordion__header__icon accordion__header__icon--arrow\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"vtx-icon vtx-icon-down_arrow\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect6adcfda07b3b3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion6adcfda07b3b3id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eating locally and eating healthily has become a major trend in recent years. With an aging population and growing public awareness of climate issues, this trend can only continue to grow.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion6adcfda07b92fid\" aria-controls=\"sect6adcfda07b92f\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;<p>Because it\u2019s an important marketing tool<\/p>\n&quot;.&#8221;>\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\"><p>Because it\u2019s an important marketing tool<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon accordion__header__icon--plus\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"plus\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"accordion__header__icon accordion__header__icon--arrow\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"vtx-icon vtx-icon-down_arrow\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect6adcfda07b92f\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion6adcfda07b92fid\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For businesses who want to remain competitive and for public institutions that seek to provide the best possible service to their customers, it is essential to think about the quality and provenance of the food they choose to include on their menus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By positioning themselves as organizations caring about the health of their customers and the provenance of their food products, this shift may even become an important marketing tool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    \n<section class=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"accordion__table\">\n    <div class=\"accordion__accordion\">\n          \n      <button class=\"accordion__header-row accordion-toggle\" id=\"accordion6adcfda07bdc5id\" aria-controls=\"sect6adcfda07bdc5\" aria-expanded=\"false\"\n        aria-label=\"Open or close accordion &quot;<p>Because healthy can still mean tasty!<\/p>\n&quot;.&#8221;>\n                  <span class=\"accordion__header__title\"><p>Because healthy can still mean tasty!<\/p>\n<\/span>\n                <span class=\"accordion__header__icon accordion__header__icon--plus\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"plus\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"accordion__header__icon accordion__header__icon--arrow\" role=\"presentation\">\n          <i class=\"vtx-icon vtx-icon-down_arrow\"><\/i>\n        <\/span>\n      <\/button>\n    \n        \n      <div class=\"accordion__sub-rows wysiwyg\" id=\"sect6adcfda07bdc5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion6adcfda07bdc5id\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">People are increasingly concerned about the quality of their food, but this does not mean they are willing to sacrifice on the taste and texture of the food they choose to consume. They want the food that they eat outside of their home to stay tasty and gourmet, as well as be value for their money.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And that\u2019s exactly the challenge the ITHQ wants to help you meet: satisfying customer needs and preserving the pleasure of eating while improving the nutritional value of menu items.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n<\/div>      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<\/div> \n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does it work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ITHQ provides participating organizations with a <strong>multidisciplinary team<\/strong> that will support them using a <strong>4-step approach<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assessment of food supply improvement needs and identification of foods to be improved&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Co-development and improvement of food offerings, with a view to obtaining versions of good nutritional quality, while promoting local sourcing and maintaining taste quality and competitive prices&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adaptation of new foods to standardize and operationalize them within the partner organization&#8217;s kitchen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotion and showcasing of new foods of good nutritional quality&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n  <section class=\"testimonials-carousel-block theme-block alignfull\">\n    <div class=\"block-heading container\">\n      <h2>\n                          <span class=\"block-heading__subtitle\">Our team<\/span>\n              <\/h2>\n              <p class=\"block-heading__description\">Our team is made up of specialists in cuisine, nutrition, local sourcing, sensory experience, and food science.\u00a0<\/p>\n          <\/div>\n    <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__carousel-wrapper\">\n      <div class=\"testimonials-carousel__carousel swiper\">\n        <div class=\"swiper-wrapper\">\n          \n            <div class=\"testimonial-item-wrapper swiper-slide\">\n\n                              <button class=\"testimonial-item openPopupWindow\" data-popup-id=\"popup-card-6adcfda084f38\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"popup-card-6adcfda084f38\" aria-label=\"Open popup of Erik Ayala-Bribiesca, Ph. D.\">\n                  <div class=\"testimonial-item__thumbnail-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonial-item__thumbnail\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn.ithq.qc.ca\/uploads\/2023\/11\/erik-ayala-bribiesca-500x710.jpg);\"><\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"testimonial-item__content-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonial-item__content\">\n                      <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n                        <p class=\"testimonial-item__person-name\">Erik Ayala-Bribiesca, Ph. D.<\/p>\n                        <p class=\"testimonial-item__person-title\">Chemist and Food Technologist  <\/p>\n                      <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"icon-wrapper icon-wrapper--plus\">\n                        <i class=\"plus\"><\/i>\n                        <i class=\"plus\"><\/i>\n                      <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/button>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n          \n            <div class=\"testimonial-item-wrapper swiper-slide\">\n\n                              <button class=\"testimonial-item openPopupWindow\" data-popup-id=\"popup-card-6adcfda084f3c\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"popup-card-6adcfda084f3c\" aria-label=\"Open popup of Sarah Bouvrette\">\n                  <div class=\"testimonial-item__thumbnail-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonial-item__thumbnail\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/cdn.ithq.qc.ca\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo_Sarah-Bouvrette-500x710.jpg);\"><\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div class=\"testimonial-item__content-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonial-item__content\">\n                      <div class=\"content-wrapper\">\n                        <p class=\"testimonial-item__person-name\">Sarah Bouvrette<\/p>\n                        <p class=\"testimonial-item__person-title\">PDt., Nutritionist and Local Sourcing Consultant <\/p>\n                      <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"icon-wrapper icon-wrapper--plus\">\n                        <i class=\"plus\"><\/i>\n                        <i class=\"plus\"><\/i>\n                      <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/button>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n          \n            <div class=\"testimonial-item-wrapper swiper-slide\">\n\n                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     <p class=\"testimonial-item__person-name\">Julie Faucher<\/p>\n                        <p class=\"testimonial-item__person-title\">Professor of Food Science\u00a0<\/p>\n                      <\/div>\n                      <div class=\"icon-wrapper icon-wrapper--plus\">\n                        <i class=\"plus\"><\/i>\n                        <i class=\"plus\"><\/i>\n                      <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                  <\/div>\n                <\/button>\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n          \n            <div class=\"testimonial-item-wrapper swiper-slide\">\n\n                              <button class=\"testimonial-item openPopupWindow\" data-popup-id=\"popup-card-6adcfda084f3f\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"popup-card-6adcfda084f3f\" aria-label=\"Open popup of Laszlo Dankovics\">\n                  <div class=\"testimonial-item__thumbnail-wrapper\">\n                    <div class=\"testimonial-item__thumbnail\" 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D.<\/p>\n                <p class=\"trainer-popup__subtitle\">Chemist and Food Technologist  <\/p>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"testimonial-popup-content\">\n                <div class=\"testimonial-popup-content__col testimonial-popup-content__col--person\">\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"testimonial-popup-content__thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ithq.qc.ca\/uploads\/2023\/11\/erik-ayala-bribiesca-500x710.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"testimonial-popup-content__col testimonial-popup-content__col--content\">\n                  <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Erik Ayala Bribiesca studied food engineering in Mexico. He pursued his studies at Universit\u00e9 Laval, earning a master\u2019s degree and then a doctorate in food science and technology, specializing in nutrition and dairy processing. A graduate of the Institut de tourisme et d\u2019h\u00f4tellerie du\u202fQu\u00e9bec (ITHQ) in professional cuisine, he adds gourmet knowledge to his scientific pursuits.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">His versatility led him to work in the agribusiness industry, where he was involved in research and development in the field of food flavours. Specializing in ingredient formulation and functionality, he combines his gastronomic and technical expertise to create culinary creations for both the agribusiness and restaurant services industries.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Passionate about communication and the sharing of knowledge, he has been teaching chemistry and food technology for several years, previously at Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al and now at C\u00e9gep de\u202fSaint-Hyacinthe. He is also a MAPAQ-accredited hygiene and food safety trainer. He has been a contributor to the TV show L\u2019\u00c9picerie for several years as an expert in food chemistry. Since 2021, he has been part of the team of trainers and experts at the ITHQ\u2019s hospitality consulting centre.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"popup-card-6adcfda084f3c\" class=\"popup-wrapper trainer-popup-wrapper popupWindow\" data-popup-id=\"popup-card-6adcfda084f3c\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"label-popup-card-6adcfda084f3c\">\n          <div class=\"popup\">\n            <button class=\"popup__close-btn closePopupWindow\">\n              <span class=\"sr-only\">Close popup of Sarah Bouvrette<\/span>\n              <i class=\"vtx-icon vtx-icon-close\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"popup__inner\">\n              <div class=\"trainer-popup__heading\">\n                <p class=\"trainer-popup__title\" id=\"label-popup-card-6adcfda084f3c\">Sarah Bouvrette<\/p>\n                <p class=\"trainer-popup__subtitle\">PDt., Nutritionist and Local Sourcing Consultant <\/p>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"testimonial-popup-content\">\n                <div class=\"testimonial-popup-content__col testimonial-popup-content__col--person\">\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"testimonial-popup-content__thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ithq.qc.ca\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Photo_Sarah-Bouvrette-500x710.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"testimonial-popup-content__col testimonial-popup-content__col--content\">\n                  <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sarah Bouvrette has been a\u00a0Local Sourcing Consultant<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">at the\u00a0Institut\u00a0de\u00a0tourisme\u00a0et\u00a0d\u2019h\u00f4tellerie\u00a0du Qu\u00e9bec (ITHQ) since 2024. A graduate in Nutrition from the Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al, she has dedicated her career to promoting healthy, sustainable food practices rooted in the realities of Qu\u00e9bec.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">She began her career in food service management at Coop HEC Montr\u00e9al as Cafeteria Coordinator. In this role, she supervised a team of approximately 20 employees responsible for food production, distribution, and customer service. She later joined the Healthy Eating team at the Association\u00a0qu\u00e9b\u00e9coise\u00a0des centres de la petite\u00a0enfance\u00a0(AQCPE), where she supported food service managers and childcare centre directors across Qu\u00e9bec in improving their food practices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Today, Sarah puts her\u00a0expertise\u00a0to work for public institutions as part of the\u00a0Strat\u00e9gie\u00a0nationale\u00a0d&#8217;achat\u00a0d&#8217;aliments\u00a0qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois\u00a0(SNAAQ).\u00a0Through personalized support, she helps organizations\u00a0establish\u00a0and achieve their local food procurement targets, contributing to the promotion and visibility of Qu\u00e9bec food products.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"popup-card-6adcfda084f3d\" class=\"popup-wrapper trainer-popup-wrapper popupWindow\" data-popup-id=\"popup-card-6adcfda084f3d\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"label-popup-card-6adcfda084f3d\">\n          <div class=\"popup\">\n            <button class=\"popup__close-btn closePopupWindow\">\n              <span class=\"sr-only\">Close popup of Lola Aiem<\/span>\n              <i class=\"vtx-icon vtx-icon-close\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"popup__inner\">\n              <div class=\"trainer-popup__heading\">\n                <p class=\"trainer-popup__title\" id=\"label-popup-card-6adcfda084f3d\">Lola Aiem<\/p>\n                <p class=\"trainer-popup__subtitle\">Chef and Trainer  <\/p>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"testimonial-popup-content\">\n                <div class=\"testimonial-popup-content__col testimonial-popup-content__col--person\">\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"testimonial-popup-content__thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ithq.qc.ca\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Photo-pro-500x710.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"testimonial-popup-content__col testimonial-popup-content__col--content\">\n                  <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">After completing a bachelor\u2019s degree in Film Studies at the Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al, Lola A\u00efem decided to do her Cuisine et gastronomie DVS at the ITHQ in 2011. After graduating, she gained experience in a number of restaurants before moving into the field of catering and events.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">She then left the field to join a cooking school for the general public in Old Montr\u00e9al, where she taught for 6 years.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">In 2017, she finally joined the ITHQ\u2019s hospitality consulting centre as a cooking trainer and contributor to several recipe development mandates.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"popup-card-6adcfda084f3e\" class=\"popup-wrapper trainer-popup-wrapper popupWindow\" data-popup-id=\"popup-card-6adcfda084f3e\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"label-popup-card-6adcfda084f3e\">\n          <div class=\"popup\">\n            <button class=\"popup__close-btn closePopupWindow\">\n              <span class=\"sr-only\">Close popup of Julie Faucher<\/span>\n              <i class=\"vtx-icon vtx-icon-close\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"popup__inner\">\n              <div class=\"trainer-popup__heading\">\n                <p class=\"trainer-popup__title\" id=\"label-popup-card-6adcfda084f3e\">Julie Faucher<\/p>\n                <p class=\"trainer-popup__subtitle\">Professor of Food Science\u00a0<\/p>\n              <\/div>\n              <div class=\"testimonial-popup-content\">\n                <div class=\"testimonial-popup-content__col testimonial-popup-content__col--person\">\n                  <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"testimonial-popup-content__thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ithq.qc.ca\/uploads\/2023\/11\/faucher-julie-500x710.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"testimonial-popup-content__col testimonial-popup-content__col--content\">\n                  <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Julie Faucher has university training in management, pedagogy and food chemistry. She has been teaching technical education programs at the ITHQ since 1995 in the following specialities: supply management, food science, nutrition and international gastronomic culture.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Since 2001, she has also taught at university level at Universit\u00e9 de\u202fSherbrooke and at UQAM, from 2007 to 2015, in food supply management. Since 2005, she has been an expert speaker on table and business etiquette. She was also a columnist on Radio-Canada\u2019s radio show Bien dans son assiette for 5 years.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                <div id=\"popup-card-6adcfda084f3f\" class=\"popup-wrapper trainer-popup-wrapper popupWindow\" data-popup-id=\"popup-card-6adcfda084f3f\" role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\" aria-labelledby=\"label-popup-card-6adcfda084f3f\">\n          <div class=\"popup\">\n            <button class=\"popup__close-btn closePopupWindow\">\n              <span class=\"sr-only\">Close popup of Laszlo Dankovics<\/span>\n              <i class=\"vtx-icon vtx-icon-close\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            <\/button>\n            <div class=\"popup__inner\">\n              <div class=\"trainer-popup__heading\">\n                <p 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the\u00a0Institut\u00a0de\u00a0tourisme\u00a0et\u00a0d\u2019h\u00f4tellerie\u00a0du Qu\u00e9bec (ITHQ) since 2022. She holds degrees in Organizational Behaviour and Operations Management from McGill University, as well as a degree in Nutrition from the Universit\u00e9 de Montr\u00e9al. Throughout her career, she has been dedicated to promoting healthy and sustainable food practices at both the individual and organizational levels.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cynthia began her career in the Procurement Department at the CHUM before transitioning to a role as a Clinical Nutritionist. Drawing on her experience in the public healthcare sector, she worked with adult patients facing a wide range of nutritional challenges. She has developed extensive\u00a0expertise\u00a0in hospital food services, including dietary restrictions, texture-modified diets, food allergies, and plant-based menu development.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Today, Cynthia brings her combined\u00a0expertise\u00a0in procurement and nutrition to public institutions across Qu\u00e9bec through the\u00a0Strat\u00e9gie\u00a0nationale\u00a0d&#8217;achat\u00a0d&#8217;aliments\u00a0qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois\u00a0(SNAAQ). She supports organizations in\u00a0establishing\u00a0and achieving their local food procurement targets,\u00a0helping to advance the visibility and recognition of Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s local food products.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:257}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n              <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n          <\/section>\n  \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the expected investment on the organization\u2019s side?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For this process to be successful, it must involve internal team members.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Consequently, the participating organizations must allocate time to any staff involved in the process. 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