USDA awarded Leprino Foods $9.7 million for mozzarella destined for US government food donations
USDA paid Leprino Foods $9.7M for mozzarella meant for US government food donations. Record lists product code, award ID, but not quantities or delivery dates.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Policy Regulation
Key points
- USDA paid Leprino Foods $9.7M for mozzarella marked for government food donations.
- The record lists mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim, unfrozen, processed pack, in USDA shorthand.
- This payment buys cheese for donation channels like food banks or school meal programs, not grocery shelves.
- The entry shows the buyer, seller, product code and award ID, but not pounds, delivery timing, or distribution destinations.
- The record has no linked lobbying filings, and it sets no next public milestone for deliveries or distribution.
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