When the COVID-19 pandemic hit back in March, life for most Americans took a sharp detour from business as usual. Among other practices, the "new normal" brought with it the social distancing, mask wearing and sharp increase in at-home food preparation that continue to this day.
News from dairy processors, suppliers and associations.
October 2, 2020
Nestlé, Vevey, Switzerland, said it inaugurated a new R&D Accelerator to drive innovation and speed-to-market of sustainable dairy products, as well as plant-based dairy alternatives.
Oikos Triple Zero and Juju Smith-Schuster ask fans to carry all their grocery bags inside in one trip — and share on Tiktok with #OikosOneTrip — for the chance to win $15,000 for groceries and a one-year supply of Oikos Triple Zero products.
October 2, 2020
Oikos Triple Zero — a brand of Broomfield, Colo.- and White Plains, N.Y.-based Danone North America and the Official Yogurt of the NFL — said it debuted its TikTok channel and launched the #OikosOneTrip challenge to bring the brand’s “Stronger Makes Everything Better” platform to life alongside the start of the NFL season.
‘Where Goodness Grows,’ hosted by national country radio DJ Amy Brown, features inspiring stories and delicious homemade recipes from Land O’Lakes farmer-owners.
October 2, 2020
While the country continues to face uncertainty, Land O’Lakes Inc.’s farmer-owners work tirelessly to ensure the food supply chain remains strong, whether at home, at school or at the restaurants that have faced challenges in 2020.
Family-owned Casper’s Ice Cream is counting on its product quality, differentiated brands and nimble but measured approach to see it through another 95 years.
Casper Merrill did not invent the frozen novelty. Christian Kent Nelson, a high school teacher who lived in Iowa, is credited with that achievement, creating a stickless product dubbed the “I Scream Bar” in 1920.
Yoplait pledges to donate a minimum of $250,000 and up to $300,000 to Feeding America, based on family participation.
September 29, 2020
Yoplait, a yogurt brand of Minneapolis-based General Mills, said it is teaming up with Jennifer Lopez to inspire families to move together with the “It’s Yoplaitime” challenge.
The yogurt brand’s ‘Walla-Be an Aussie’ program provides the restaurants with funds to support recovery efforts during the global pandemic.
September 28, 2020
Wallaby Organic, an Australian-inspired premium yogurt brand from White Plains, N.Y.- and Broomfield, Colo.-based Danone North America, said it partnered with four Australian-inspired restaurants across the United States to bring to life “Walla-Be an Aussie,” a program to provide the restaurants with funds to support recovery efforts during the global pandemic.
DMI also is launching programs to showcase dairy’s essential role in helping families, youth navigate new normal.
September 25, 2020
Subway sandwich franchises nationwide will generate more money for GENYOUth’s Emergency School Meal Delivery Fund and build awareness about the checkoff’s support for youth wellness through Fuel Up to Play 60.