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On May 8, USDA said it approved $1.2 billion in contracts to support American producers and communities in need through the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program.

Two brands of Danone North America, based in White Plains, N.Y., and Broomfield, Colo., launched promotions designed to celebrate moms during a Mother’s Day that will take place amid the coronavirus pandemic.

In a May 6 letter to Wisconsin Dairy Product Association (WDPA) members, WDPA Executive Director Brad Legreid said the association’s board decided to reschedule the 2020 Dairy Symposium because of the coronavirus crisis.

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets is coordinating an effort to recover raw milk from being disposed while creating a new, temporary food supply for the Vermont Foodbank.

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Kansas City, Kan., announced the closing of its transaction to acquire a substantial portion of the assets of Dallas-based Dean Foods Co.

The Kroger Co. announced the launch of an expanded Dairy Rescue Program designed to support children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic through the summer months.

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.

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.

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