Publix Donates More Than 1 Million Pounds of Produce, 100,000 Gallons of Milk in First Two Weeks of Effort to Support Farmers, Feed Those in Need

May 7, 2020 Publix

Publix’s initiative to support farmers and feed those in need reached a milestone after two weeks. The company announced it has purchased more than 1 million pounds of fruits and vegetables and more than 100,000 gallons of milk to donate to Feeding America member food banks.

Industry Organizations to Host HRW Virtual Wheat Tour

May 7, 2020 Kansas Wheat

This tour, held for the past 50 years by the Wheat Quality Council, aims to give a snapshot in time of the crop to those who attend, including international buyers, wheat farmers, flour millers and others in the wheat industry. For many, this tour is their first time to step foot in a wheat field.

Cookie Sales Grow by 147% as COVID-19 Drives Demand for Snack Foods

In March, US sales of cookie variety packs alone increased by 20%. Such is the demand for cookies and other snack foods during the COVID-19 outbreak that Oreo maker Mondelez International announced that it plans to hire an additional 1,000 people to help meet the increased demand.

IDDBA Updates Webinar Series Lineup

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) is conducting live webinars this week and throughout May. Webinars are open to both IDDBA members and nonmembers. Please see below for webinar descriptions and registration links.

Donna Italia Pivots to Help Small Businesses with a Unique Co-Venture Opportunity

May 7, 2020 Donna Italia

To help support the Florida small businesses industry while the state recovers, Donna Italia, the unique turnkey pizza solution provider headquartered in Miami, has announced a new Pizza Joint Venture opportunity for independent foodservice operators, named Cloud.