The Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA), Middleton, Wis., said its 2020 Dairy Symposium is being modified due to COVID-19’s lingering grip on the country.

Crystal Creamery, Modesto, Calif., said its board of directors appointed Dennis Roberts, vice president of sales and marketing for the dairy company from 2014 through 2018, as the president and CEO.

Danone North America, headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., and Broomfield, Colo., said its Oikos Triple Zero brand is celebrating the National Football League (NFL) season kickoff with two new ads, starring New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley, as part of its “Stronger Makes Everything Better” campaign.

Darigold Inc., Seattle, announced the “Milk on a Mission” Instagram contest centered on its Darigold FIT milk.

Tillamook County Creamery Association, Tillamook, Ore., which in 2019 introduced Tillamook Cheeseboards — craveable combinations of Tillamook cheese, fruit spreads and artisanal crackers, announced the launch of the "Snack Pact."

Cedar Crest Ice Cream, Cedarburg, Wis., and the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation teamed up again to present the Cedar Crest Ice Cream 4-H Flavor Contest for Wisconsin 4-H clubs.

Activia, a brand of White Plains, N.Y.- and Broomfield, Colo.-based Danone North America, said it is continuing on its mission as a modern gut health innovator by bringing to life a new collaboration with Daybreaker — the global morning dance movement and wellness community — and actor, producer and philanthropist Nina Dobrev.

The coronavirus pandemic has turned our world upside down in many ways. As it’s challenged consumers, it has also challenged our foodservice/restaurant and retail customers to become increasingly innovative in how they serve their customers.