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WCMA’s John Umhoefer discusses disruption of the dairy supply chain in new podcast

Dairy products are flying off the shelves at grocery stores, but that demand can't make up for the foodservice losses during the coronavirus pandemic.

April 7, 2020

In a new podcast from the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, both based in Green Bay, Wis., John Umhoefer, executive director of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, discusses the unprecedented disruption to the dairy supply chain due to the coronavirus pandemic.

USITC announces major action to stem 3-A China counterfeits

USITC will let stand a sweeping order in support of a complaint by 3-A SSI to block the imports of products from China showing a counterfeit 3-A Symbol or equivalent claim.

April 6, 2020

On April 3, the United States International Trade Commission (USITC) announced it will let stand a sweeping order in support of a complaint by 3-A Sanitary Standards Inc. (3-A SSI), McLean, Va., to block the imports of any products from China showing a counterfeit 3-A Symbol or equivalent claim.

Coronavirus causing surplus of milk, financial hardship for dairy industry

Northwest Dairy Foods Association is seeking government’s assistance at state, federal levels.

April 6, 2020

Members of Northeast Dairy Foods Association Inc., North Syracuse, N.Y., as well as dairy producers and others in the food supply chain, have been greatly impacted by the coronavirus, putting the nation’s dairy farmers and milk processors business’ in great financial jeopardy.

Food and beverage groups urge Congress to support America’s critical industry workers

The groups, including IDFA, NMPF and 15 others, submitted a letter to Congress on April 3.

April 3, 2020

In an April 3 letter, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and 15 other food and beverage industry groups urged leaders in Congress to provide targeted financial aid to workers in the critical industries as they work to care for, feed and protect Americans through the coronavirus outbreak.

Natural cheese is on a natural high

Natural cheese continues to grow at retail, while processed cheese struggles

Kathie Canning

April 3, 2020

It used to be that a grilled cheese sandwich called for American cheese. And a party demanded a processed cheese ball.

IDDBA releasing weekly COVID-19 ‘Grocery Impact Reports’

The reports focus on the bakery, dairy, deli meat, deli cheese and deli-prepared sectors.

April 2, 2020

To help assist, inform and educate its members and the food and beverage industry in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Madison, Wis.-based International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA) said it is releasing weekly updates with a specific focus on the bakery, dairy, deli meat, deli cheese and deli-prepared sectors.

Dairy groups call on USDA to expedite emergency assistance during COVID-19 crisis

The groups are asking the agency to expedite the purchase of additional dairy foods amid unprecedented disruptions in supply and demand due to the COVID-19 national emergency.

April 2, 2020

Groups representing dairy cooperatives and farmers in the Midwest today urged the federal government to provide direct assistance to farmers and to expedite the purchase of additional dairy foods amid unprecedented disruptions in supply and demand due to the COVID-19 national emergency.

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.

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.