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More than a third of food and beverage companies are adding new health and safety procedures

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

April 1, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has food and beverage companies rethinking some everyday efforts.

RK Environmental Services launches virucidal program service to combat coronavirus

The virucidal program service is meant to complement existing food safety programs.

April 1, 2020

RK Environmental Services (RKE), Westwood, N.J., said it launched a virucidal program service (VPS) — a highly effective solution that kills harmful germs, pathogens, bacteria, fungi, viruses, small flies and the coronavirus.

DFA named accepted bidder for ‘large portion’ of Dean Foods’ assets

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.

IDDBA 2020 show canceled

Registration and exhibitor fees will be fully refunded.

March 31, 2020

In a March 31 letter shared with the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association’s (IDDBA) community, IDDBA President and CEO Michael J. Eardley announced the cancelation of the IDDBA 2020 show due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hart Dairy partners with Island Ventures to grow supply chain, support innovation

CEO and veteran entrepreneur Justin Whaley joins the Hart Dairy board.

March 31, 2020

Hart Dairy, the largest single-source producer of 100% free-range, grass-fed milk in America, announced a new partnership with Island Ventures, a supplier of specialty eggs.

IFT transitions IFT20 to virtual event

More details regarding the virtual format will be shared in the coming weeks.

March 31, 2020

The Institute of Food Technologists announced that it will transition the IFT20 Annual Event and Food Expo, slated for July 12-15 at McCormick Place in Chicago, to a virtual event experience.

Dairy sales rise amid coronavirus pandemic

Consumers began ‘significant stockpiling’ overall the week of March 1, IRI reports.

March 30, 2020

In their March 26 “COVID-19 Impact, Consumer Spending Tracker for MULOC Retailers US, UK, France, Italy, NZ” report — the latest in a series of weekly reports — Chicago-based market research firm IRI and partner Boston Consulting Group show that U.S. retail dairy purchases were up 57.8% during the week ending March 15, 2020, in comparison to the same time period in 2019.

Dairy execs weigh in on coronavirus-related efforts and challenges, Part 2

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.

MMPA steps up dairy product donations

The cooperative is responding to increased need at food banks in the Great Lakes region.

March 30, 2020

As the coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to spread, the Novi, Mich.-based Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) said it remains steadfast in its mission to market members’ milk to the greatest advantage possible while taking actions to protect the health and safety of its communities.

FDA provides temporary flexibility regarding packaged-food nutrition labeling in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

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.