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Dairy industry leaders share how to succeed in today’s food sector in new IDFA video series

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.

Membrane Technology Forum postponed

The event now will take place Aug. 12-14.

March 24, 2020

Due to concerns related to the coronavirus outbreak, Dairy Foods magazine and the American Dairy Products Institute said they postponed the Membrane Technology Forum.

Maola Local Dairies donates 45,000 half-pints of milk to Virginia food banks

The products typically would have gone to schools, which are closed due to the coronavirus outbreak.

March 23, 2020

Maola Local Dairies, a brand of the Reston, Va.-based Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative, said it donated more than 45,000 half-pints of chocolate and 1% white milk last week to three Virginia food banks.

Kraft Heinz commits $12 million in support of communities impacted by COVID-19 outbreak

As part of this worldwide commitment, the company announced $6.6 million donation to Feeding America nationwide network of food banks.

March 20, 2020

As the world continue to address the very real implications of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Kraft Heinz Co., co-headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, said it committed to donating $12 million globally to ensure people across the globe have the food they need during this challenging time.

IDFA creates online resource for coronavirus updates

The dairy association also will reveal a revamped website on March 19.

March 18, 2020

Due to the dynamic nature of information related to coronavirus, the Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said it created a webpage to provide members with the most recent updates pertaining to guidance and resources for the dairy industry.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) recommendations for the food manufacturing industry

Andrew Lorenz

March 18, 2020

The issue we all face is the possible business disruptions due to the coronavirus crisis and the effects it may have on our teams and operations.

Food Safety Summit announces new dates for 2020 event due to coronavirus outbreak

The annual conference and trade show now will be held Oct. 19-22.

March 18, 2020

BNP Media, organizer of the Food Safety Summit, said that in response to the serious outbreak of the coronavirus, it has postponed the summit, originally scheduled for May 4-7, 2020, to Oct. 19-22, 2020.

Good times for frozen novelties

But ice cream/ice milk desserts and ice pops posted mixed results

Kathie Canning

March 17, 2020

While the retail ice cream category has seen sales flatten and even tumble slightly in recent years, its novelties cousin has fared much better.

New RaboResearch report details coronavirus impact on global dairy

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.

2020 CheeseExpo postponed and rescheduled for 2021

The event will now occur April 6-8, 2021, at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.

March 13, 2020

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research said that that the 2020 CheeseExpo, which was set to occur on April 14-16 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, has been postponed until April 6-8, 2021.