USDA bought more shelf stable 1% milk, but it mostly feeds food programs, not grocery shelves
USDA bought $5.22M in shelf stable UHT 1% milk for government food donations, awarded to Diversified Foods Inc on 2026-02-02.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Section: Policy Regulation
Key points
- USDA recorded a $5.22 million purchase of shelf stable 1% UHT milk for government food donations on 2026-02-02.
- The supplier listed is DIVERSIFIED FOODS INC, place name FL, awardId 123J1426C0558, amount $5,222,123.62.
- The milk is UHT boxed 1% milk, useful for food banks and emergency feeding because it does not need refrigeration until opened.
- This award affects the donation and emergency feeding link in the food chain, not retail milk prices or restaurant menus directly.
- The record does not name the USDA program distributing the milk, nor does it show delivery dates or lobbying disclosures.
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