USDA Establishes Dairy Donation Program

August 25, 2021 USDA AMS

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Jewel Bronaugh today announced the establishment of a $400 million Dairy Donation Program (DDP) on a call with Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow. The DDP, established by USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) in accordance with the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, aims to facilitate timely dairy product donations while reducing food waste.

IDFA and Dairy Companies Applaud USDA’s New Dairy Donation Program Aimed at Addressing Hunger, Food Waste

The Department today released an interim final rule all but finalizing the DDP and making its $400 million funding available to eligible handlers and cooperatives. The program will ensure U.S. dairy companies are fairly compensated for donating nutritious dairy products to Americans struggling with hunger and food insecurity. 

Global Industry Analysts Predicts the World Commercial Baking Equipment Market to Reach $2.5 Billion by 2026

A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled “Commercial Baking Equipment – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics”. The report presents fresh perspectives on opportunities and challenges in a significantly transformed post COVID-19 marketplace.

la Madeleine, Walmart Announce Groundbreaking Partner

la Madeleine French Bakery & Café announced in April of 2021 that it will be sharing its joie de vivre (joy of living) with more North Texans through its innovative new Express prototype and partnership with Walmart, the world’s largest retailer.

IDDBA Conducting Live Webinars in September

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) is conducting live webinars in September. Webinars are open to both IDDBA members and nonmembers.