Following an April 3 letter to congressional leadership urging targeted financial aid be provided through the next coronavirus relief package to workers in the critical food industry, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and other food industry associations sent a letter to President Donald Trump homing in on a key recommendation.

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and as part of the brand’s journey to reduce food waste and redirect it to those in need facing food insecurity, Two Good said it will donate 100% of its profits, up to $100,000 after expenses, in-store and online at select retailers during Earth Week.

The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA), Madison, Wis., said it released its third “COVID-19 Impact” report.

Burnett Dairy Cooperative, a cooperative that produces cheese, said it is stepping up to support its community in its greatest moment of need.

In an email to International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) members, Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA’s president and CEO, said the association made “the difficult decision” to cancel the Ice Cream Technology and Yogurt & Cultured Dairy conferences for 2020.

The charitable giving program of Edwardsville, Ill.-based Prairie Farms Dairy Inc., “Our Caps Your Cause,” donates thousands of dollars each year to local nonprofit organizations.

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) said its leaders outlined a shift in its business plan in a letter to USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue that will help farmers weather the growing challenges they face amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The coronavirus pandemic has the majority of food and beverage processors significantly concerned about the economy.

To help keep independent pizzerias in business as they adjust to new operational models during the coronavirus pandemic, a national advertising campaign from Grande Cheese Co., Fond du Lac, Wis., is encouraging Americans to order their favorite local pizza.

Retail purchasing behavior has shifted dramatically in recent weeks. As part of that shift, Americans have embraced milk — a staple already in 94% of homes — even more so than they typically do, according to the Washington, D.C.-based Milk Processors Education Program (MilkPEP).