The bid is contingent upon approval by the bankruptcy court, Department of Justice and more.
March 31, 2020
Kansas City, Kan.-based Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) said Dean Foods Co., Dallas, accepted a revised bid from DFA on March 31 for a “large portion” of Dean Foods’ assets.
Dairy processors continue to operate as part of a subset of industries deemed essential to continued critical infrastructure viability.
March 30, 2020
As of March 30, at least 27 U.S. states had issued stay-at-home orders, and many “nonessential” businesses had closed. But food and beverage manufacturers, including dairy processors, continue to operate as part of a subset of industries deemed essential to continued critical infrastructure viability.
The decision will help keep grocery stores and food banks stocked, said IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes.
March 27, 2020
To facilitate the distribution of food during the COVID-19 pandemic, FDA released a guidance document on March 26 to provide restaurants and food manufacturers with flexibility regarding nutrition labeling of certain packaged food.
As of March 26, 22 U.S. states had issued stay-at-home orders, and many “nonessential” businesses had closed. But food and beverage manufacturers, including dairy processors, continue to operate as part of a subset of industries deemed essential to continued critical infrastructure viability.
Nestlé Drumstick, a brand of North Yorkshire, U.K.-based Froneri International Ltd. (a joint venture Nestlé created in 2016 with PAI Partners), said it is unveiling new Crushed It! sundae cones and bars this spring.
The series, Dairy Innovator Dialogues, features leading dairy executives talking about innovation, sustainability and giving back to the community.
March 24, 2020
Today’s dairy leaders are redefining what it means to be sustainable businesses by elevating good business practices, developing and implementing transportation and logistics solutions, ensuring the highest standards for animal welfare, and committing to and achieving environmental stewardship throughout their supply chains.
The combination of reduced Chinese imports, significant supply chain disruptions and rising dairy surpluses in export regions will keep downward pressure on global markets through much of 2020.
March 16, 2020
Global financial services company Rabobank said the upward trajectory in global dairy product prices visible in quarter-four 2019, stalled in quarter-four 2020.