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Kroger resource helps food manufacturers navigate next phase of pandemic

The company shares the steps it’s taken to safeguard plant employees.

April 30, 2020

The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, announced the release of the latest version of its resource for helping food and beverage manufacturers and retailers navigate the next phase of the coronavirus pandemic.

Convenient, nutritious foods top list of consumer trends

April 30, 2020

Many of today's busy consumers are juggling their careers, families and social lives while striving to maintain healthy lifestyles, both physically and mentally.

USTR rebukes Europe's unfair dairy trade practices in new report

USDEC and NMPF endorse USTR’s findings.

April 29, 2020

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), both based in Arlington, Va., said they applaud the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for firmly rebuking the European Union’s (EU) protectionist dairy trade policies in its annual U.S. Special 301 Report, released on April 29.

Borden Cheese donates 48,000 Crisps ‘n Cubes snacks to Tennessee food bank

The donation will be distributed to hungry adults and children in 46 counties across Tennessee, as well as to front-line health care workers in Nashville.

April 29, 2020

Borden Cheese, a licensed brand of Kansas City, Kan.-based Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), donated 48,000 units of its Borden Cheese Crisps ‘n Cubes snack trays to Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee, which is part of the national Feeding America network.

WCMA’s live online Championship Cheese Auction raises $93,000-plus

The funds support the Championship Cheese Contests, scholarship programs and educational workshops.

April 29, 2020

Dairy industry suppliers, marketers and processors joined the first-ever online Championship Cheese Auction on April 24 and raised more than $93,000 to support the Championship Cheese Contests, scholarship programs and educational workshops of the Madison, Wis.-based Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA).

Newest IDDBA 'COVID-19 Impact' report details strong showing for dairy

Retail dairy sales were up 16.4% during the week of April 19 compared to the same week in 2019.

April 28, 2020

The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) announced the release of its latest “COVID-19 Impact” report.

Midwest Dairy donates $500,000 to food banks

Contributions across the organization’s 10-state region will help meet the dairy demand food banks and pantries are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

April 28, 2020

The contributions will be spread across the 10 states Midwest Dairy represents, including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma, to help meet the increased demand for dairy products during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Georgia dairy farmers, DFA and Kroger kick off the Great Georgia Give campaign

The new campaign will deliver 24,000 half-gallons of milk to health care workers and first responders.

April 24, 2020

Georgia’s dairy farmers, along with Kroger Atlanta Division and Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), have come together to deliver milk from the farm to the front lines.

Achieving business goals is a major concern among food and beverage processors

Exclusive coronavirus-focused BNP Media survey shows that two-thirds of food and beverage processors are significantly concerned about achieving business goals.

Kathie Canning

April 23, 2020

During the current coronavirus pandemic, many food and beverage processors are worried about the achieving business goals over the next three months.

Danone Institute North America to award grants to advance sustainable food systems

The nonprofit innovation center established by Danone North America will award up to $90,000 to four selected teams.

April 23, 2020

Danone Institute North America, a nonprofit innovation center established by Danone North America, said it launched its second annual "One Planet. One Health" grant program on April 22.