USDA bought $8.6 million of mozzarella from Leprino for government food donations
USDA committed $8.6M to Leprino for processed mozzarella for USG food donations, per a federal award record dated Aug 14, 2026.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Section: Policy Regulation
Key points
- USDA awarded Leprino Foods $8,622,411.36 on Aug 14, 2026 to supply mozzarella labeled for US government food donations.
- The purchase is for processed, low-moisture, part-skim mozzarella, unfrozen and packed to a specific SKU.
- This award moves cheese into donation channels, not retail shelves, so it probably wont change grocery prices or restaurant menus immediately.
- The USASpending record gives the dollar amount and product code, but it does not list quantities, delivery dates, or recipient organizations.
- The record shows no lobbying disclosures; the Department of Agriculture is the decision maker and the award ID is 123J1426F1750 if you want to track it.
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