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The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) has announced that it will transition the IFT20 Annual Event and Food Expo, slated for July 12-15 at McCormick Place in Chicago, to a virtual event experience.

The wholesale baking industry is working diligently to ensure a safe and abundant food supply for Americans during the unprecedented event of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Bindi, an Italian name in desserts for the foodservice community, announced today that in response to the COVID-19 outbreak the company will begin offering at-home delivery directly to consumers in New York City, Northern/Central New Jersey and the greater Los Angeles and Orange county area.

Eighty-four percent of Americans have seen shortages of high-demand products during the coronavirus, up from only 37 percent at the beginning of the month, according the latest findings from the Consumer Brands Association.

Global bakery manufacturer and ingredients supplier Dawn Foods has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its North American frozen manufacturing business to Rise Baking Company.

Aryzta , a Swiss baking company, has shut down its Austin bakery, and will be laying off 95 people. 

This week, SNAC International, the leading international trade association for the snack industry, announced the rescheduling of its biennial main event, SNAXPO, to March 28-30, 2021.

According to IRI data from the week of March 15, total store sales were up 62.5 percent.

McKee Foods officials announced today that the company is planning a major investment in its Collegedale operations, including a large expansion to its Apison Plant, located in the 10800 block of Apison Pike.

The Sweets & Snacks Expo, originally scheduled for May 18-21, 2020, in Chicago, has been canceled.