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USDA announces Coronavirus Food Assistance Program for producers

The program will include a $3 billion purchase by USDA of dairy products, produce and meat.

April 20, 2020

On April 17, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).

GENYOUth hires Maureen Bausch to lead emergency school nutrition fund efforts

She will lead and implement the fund’s revenue-generating strategy to meet the demand from school nutrition professionals tasked with feeding the nation’s students during the coronavirus pandemic.

April 17, 2020

GENYOUth, a New York-based nonprofit organization founded by dairy farmers through their checkoff to create healthier schools, said it named Maureen Bausch as chief development officer, GENYOUth COVID-19 Emergency School Nutrition Fund.

Sargento Foods donates $2 million in cheese to help America’s food banks

The Wisconsin cheese company aims to help 1.3 million families in need amid COVID-19 crisis.

April 16, 2020

To help feed families during this time of need, Sargento Foods Inc. of Plymouth, Wis., said it is donating $2 million in cheese to Wisconsin’s anti-hunger leader, Hunger Task Force, and its membership organization, the Hunger Relief Federation of Wisconsin.

IDFA, other food industry associations ask for tax relief for key essential workers

The organizations sent a letter to President Trump on April 10.

April 15, 2020

Following an April 3 letter to congressional leadership urging targeted financial aid be provided through the next coronavirus relief package to workers in the critical food industry, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and other food industry associations sent a letter to President Donald Trump homing in on a key recommendation.

Retail dairy sales continue to soar

But some shoppers are frustrated with dairy product shortages, limits, according to IDDBA’s latest ‘COVID-19 Impact’ report.

April 15, 2020

The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA), Madison, Wis., said it released its third “COVID-19 Impact” report.

IDFA cancels Ice Cream Technology, Yogurt & Cultured Innovation conferences

All active conference registrations and sponsorships will be transferred to the 2021 events.

April 14, 2020

In an email to International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) members, Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA’s president and CEO, said the association made “the difficult decision” to cancel the Ice Cream Technology and Yogurt & Cultured Dairy conferences for 2020.

Prairie Farms milk caps support food banks during COVID-19 crisis

Food banks receive quadruple points through May 31.

April 13, 2020

The charitable giving program of Edwardsville, Ill.-based Prairie Farms Dairy Inc., “Our Caps Your Cause,” donates thousands of dollars each year to local nonprofit organizations.

DMI outlines business plan shift in letter to USDA’s Perdue

Checkoff efforts aim to help dairy producers navigate changing environment.

April 10, 2020

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) said its leaders outlined a shift in its business plan in a letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue that will help farmers weather the growing challenges they face amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Economy is top concern for food and beverage companies amid coronavirus crisis

Exclusive BNP Media survey details impact of the coronavirus pandemic on food and beverage manufacturers.

April 9, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has the majority of food and beverage processors significantly concerned about the economy.

Grande Cheese campaign encouraging Americans to order pizza

The company is offering ads, other resources free of charge for pizzerias.

April 9, 2020

To help keep independent pizzerias in business as they adjust to new operational models during the coronavirus pandemic, a national advertising campaign from Grande Cheese Co., Fond du Lac, Wis., is encouraging Americans to order their favorite local pizza.