The partners, including cheesemaker Pineland Farms Dairy and dairy cooperative DFA, will distribute thousands of pounds of cheese to food pantries, shelters and more.
May 14, 2020
Good Shepherd Food Bank, Pineland Farms Dairy Company Inc., Libra Foundation and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) will distribute thousands of pounds of cheese to food-insecure Mainers through Maine’s emergency food distribution network, Bangor, Maine-based Pineland Farms Dairy said.
DFA selected nine startup companies to participate in this year’s class.
May 13, 2020
The DFA Accelerator is a 90-day immersive program with a combination of on-site meetings and virtual programs to provide training, growth opportunities and mentorship.
The 30-second spot highlights the faces of those making a difference behind the scenes and underpins the importance of brands giving back to support relief efforts.
May 8, 2020
Lifeway Foods, a Morton Grove, Ill.-based supplier of kefir fermented dairy and probiotic plant-based products to support the microbiome, said it is slated to air a new commercial celebrating those who have worked tirelessly the last eight weeks to help keep America moving forward.
Horizon Organic is partnering with Noodles & Co. for free delivery; Activia is partnering up with Bachelor alum Jade Roper for an Instagram giveaway.
May 8, 2020
Two brands of Danone North America, based in White Plains, N.Y., and Broomfield, Colo., launched promotions designed to celebrate moms during a Mother’s Day that will take place amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The app was created in partnership with the Movemeant Foundation.
May 8, 2020
To add some light to remote workers’ lives during the COVID-19 crisis, Light + Fit — a brand of White Plains, N.Y.- and Broomfield, Colo.-based Danone North America — said it teamed up with Julianne Hough and her fitness platform, KINRGY, to launch a new app called Working Well.
Milk from Vermont dairies will be processed by Commonwealth Dairy and HP Hood to feed Vermonters in need.
May 7, 2020
The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets is coordinating an effort to recover raw milk from being disposed while creating a new, temporary food supply for the Vermont Foodbank.
The dairy cooperative is focusing locally first to maximize impact.
May 7, 2020
The Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), Tillamook, Ore., said its farmer-owners have committed $4 million to a comprehensive COVID-19 relief plan to help its employees, the communities in which the company operates, and industry partners respond to and recover from burdens created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The company’s former president was charged in connection with a cover-up scheme.
May 4, 2020
Brenham, Texas-based ice cream manufacturer Blue Bell Creameries L.P. agreed to plead guilty to charges it shipped contaminated products linked to a 2015 listeriosis outbreak, said the U.S. Department of Justice.
The cooperative will pay $433 million to acquire 44 of Dean Foods’ facilities, certain corporate functions.
May 4, 2020
Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Kansas City, Kan., announced the closing of its transaction to acquire a substantial portion of the assets of Dallas-based Dean Foods Co.
The program aims to support children and families during the COVID-19 crisis via donation of surplus milk to food banks.
May 1, 2020
The Kroger Co. announced the launch of an expanded Dairy Rescue Program designed to support children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic through the summer months.