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DELI WATCH
NGA HIRES COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
The National Grocers Association (NGA), Arlington, VA, has hired Jim Dudlicek as director, com- munications and external affairs. He most recently served as edito- rial director at Progressive Grocer magazine, where he oversaw daily operations since 2010. www.nationalgrocers.org
CALIFORNIA MILK ADVISORY BOARD ANNOUNCED
The California Milk Advisory Board, Tracy, CA, has named its 2020 officers. Executive Committee members are vice chairman Tony Louters of Merced; chairman Josh Zonneveld of Laton; treasurer David Vander Schaaf of Stockton; member-at- large Essie Bootsma of Lakeview; secretary Megan Silva of Escalon; member-at-large Kirsten Areias of Los Banos; and member-at-large Renae DeJager of Chowchilla. www.realcaliforniamilk.com
PLACON SCALES UP FOR FACE SHIELD PRODUCTION
Placon, Madison, WI, has scaled up production in two of its man- ufacturing facilities to help get plastic PPE to healthcare work- ers during the pandemic. Placon worked with University of Wisconsin Professor Tim Osswald to donate plastic die-cut sheet to the project and worked to hand- make product. It then automated the process to scale up production. www.placon.com
FOREVER CHEESE DONATES TO NYC HUNGER RELIEF
Forever Cheese, New York City, has donated cheese to two New York City hunger relief organiza- tions working to serve those in need during the COVID-19 pan- demic. It donated 2,240 pounds of cheese to City Harvest. The donation will go directly to food pantries and emergency food dis- tribution sites throughout New York City’s five boroughs. Forever Cheese has also donated cheese to Rethink Food, which upcycles excess food. www.forevercheese.com
NGA LAUNCHES SUPERHEROES CAMPAIGN
The National Grocers Association (NGA), Arlington, VA, thanked independent retail and wholesale grocery associates for their hard work and dedication during the coronavirus outbreak with a cam- paign built around the hashtag #SuperMarketSuperHeroes. NGA also provided a variety of resources, materials and guidance, as independent grocers through- out the country are handling increased demand. www.nationalgrocers.org
CALIFORNIA DAIRY FARMERS EARN U.S. DAIRY SUSTAINABILITY AWARD
The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), Tracy, CA, earned a U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award. In an announcement by the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, the partners—De Jager and McRee Dairies of Chowchilla, CA, along with Sustainable Conservation, Netafim and Western United Dairies—were recognized for their work to field test and demonstrate the viability of a sub-surface drip irrigation sys- tem used to grow feed crops for dairy cows. www.realcaliforniamilk.com
HORMEL TEAMS UP WITH NON-PROFIT
Hormel Foods, Austin, MN, announced additional support for The Birthday Party Project, an organization that brings to life Hormel’s Natural Choice brand’s Good Feeds Us All pur- pose. The Dallas-based nonprofit stages birthday parties for at-risk children across the U.S. Hormel joined forces with the project in early 2020, announcing a four-city tour but the outbreak of COVID- 19 put this on hold. The nonprofit amended its operation to social distancing and shelter-in-place guidelines. www.hormelfoods.com
SINGLE SERVE SAVORY LINE
DePalo Foods, Belmont, NC has introduced single-serve Italian savory items filled with freshly shredded cheeses and sliced meats. The line features aged dough that creates a flavorful crispy crust. From classic Italian flavors to new American food trends, items are portable and merchandise well in grab-and-go refrigerated deli cases.
www.depalofoods.com
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