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IDFA Urges U.S. Government to Address Global Trade Barriers and Expand Market Opportunities for U.S. Dairy

November 2, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted formal comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) highlighting trade barriers affecting U.S. dairy exports and urging the Trump Administration to continue working to strengthen [Read More …]

IDFA, Miceli Dairy Products Host Rep. Shontel Brown at Cleveland Dairy Facility for Tour, Industry Roundtable

October 27, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Visit Highlights Dairy Industry Growth and Policy Priorities Supporting Nutrition, Manufacturing and the Dairy Supply Chain. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and Miceli Dairy Products welcomed Rep. Shontel Brown (D-Ohio) to Miceli’s Cleveland facility [Read More …]

IDFA Executive Council Names Matt Herrick Next President and CEO

October 23, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Veteran food and agriculture executive returns to IDFA to build on association’s strong momentum and lead next chapter of growth and advocacy for U.S. dairy. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced that [Read More …]

IDFA Strengthens Regulatory Affairs Team and Food Safety Expertise with Addition of Christopher Hylkema

October 21, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced that Christopher Hylkema has joined the organization as Director, Dairy Regulatory Affairs & Policy, strengthening IDFA’s expertise across dairy food safety, regulatory compliance and Pasteurized Milk Ordinance [Read More …]

IDFA Welcomes FDA Final Rule Permitting Salt Substitutes in Foods with Standards of Identity

October 14, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today shared its support for the FDA’s Final Rule allowing the use of salt substitutes in standardized foods. IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes released the following statement: “IDFA [Read More …]

IDFA Launches Interactive Tool to Expand U.S. Dairy Export Diversification Efforts

October 8, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Part of IDFA’s Project Diversify initiative, new tool allows dairy leaders to pinpoint emerging markets with long-range growth potential for dairy exports. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today launched a new interactive web [Read More …]

IDFA Warns EU Due-Diligence Rules Are Increasing Costs for U.S. Dairy

October 5, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Association urges USTR to continue challenging extraterritorial EU requirements and secure relief for U.S. dairy manufacturers and farmers. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today warned that European Union due-diligence requirements are increasing costs [Read More …]

IDFA Senior Vice President Roberta Wagner Announces Retirement

October 5, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dr. Samuel Alcaine to lead IDFA Regulatory and Scientific Affairs; Michelle Albee Matto, M.P.H., R.D.N., promoted to Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Chief Nutrition Scientist. Roberta Wagner, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific [Read More …]

IDFA Welcomes Greg Ibach as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at USDA

October 1, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today welcoming the nomination of Greg Ibach to serve as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural [Read More …]

IDFA Showcases High-Quality Dairy Protein at All-American Meat Up

September 28, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) sponsored the All-American Meat Up at Nationals Park, joining partners from across the animal protein community to highlight for members of Congress, administration officials and their staffs the important [Read More …]

IDFA Showcases High-Quality Dairy Protein at All-American Meat Up

September 22, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

IDFA sponsorship and member-donated products help bring dairy’s nutrition story directly to members of Congress, administration officials and their staff. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) sponsored the All-American Meat Up at Nationals Park, [Read More …]

Senate Agriculture Committee Clears Farm Bill; IDFA Calls for Swift, Bipartisan Path to Passage

September 18, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry today moved a new five-year Farm Bill to the full Senate. Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), issued the following [Read More …]

Navigating EPR: Litigation Updates and Engagement Opportunities

September 17, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

September 23, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) requirements are evolving rapidly across the country, creating growing concerns for manufacturers, distributors, and other channel partners. IDFA has partnered with the National Association [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Industry Urges Congress to Reject S. 5026

September 11, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

IDFA, NMPF and a coalition of dairy companies and cooperatives warn broad “ultra-processed” definition and warning labels would confuse consumers about nutritious dairy foods. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and National Milk Producers [Read More …]

IDFA Urges U.S., Canada to Resume Dairy Trade Talks Following New Whey Import Ban

September 11, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today urged U.S. and Canadian officials to return to constructive negotiations to resolve longstanding dairy trade concerns following a new U.S. ban on imports of certain whey and modified [Read More …]

IDFA Supports New Report Charting Path Forward on Infant Formula Safety

September 10, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today welcomed the release of a new report from the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA (Foundation) outlining a science-based roadmap for industry, government and academic partners to address Clostridium botulinum [Read More …]

IDFA Supports New Report Charting Path Forward on Infant Formula Safety

September 8, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Reagan-Udall Foundation report provides a science-based roadmap for industry, government and researchers to better understand and address emerging C. botulinum spore in powdered infant formula risk. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today welcomed [Read More …]

IDFA Thanks House Subcommittee for Advancing the PACK Act, Urges Full House Passage

September 4, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Bipartisan legislation would provide consumers and businesses with a clear, consistent national framework for packaging claims. The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade voted to advance H.R. 6832, the Packaging [Read More …]

IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards

August 24, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Honoring Dairy Industry’s Top Leaders Nominations now open for 2027 IDFA Laureate, Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year, Food Safety Leadership, and Workplace of the Year. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking nominations [Read More …]

DFA Statement on Section 338 Tariffs

August 21, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Trump Administration has announced a three-day pause on the Section 338 tariffs that were slated to go into effect on August 19 on certain imports from Canada, including dairy products. Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president [Read More …]

IDFA Supports GRAS Framework While Advancing Consumer Transparency

August 12, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The Department of Health & Human Services with the Food and Drug Administration held an event hosted by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recognizing Trump Administration achievements and other new food policy actions including publishing the proposed [Read More …]

IDFA Urges Congress to Continue Work to Advance Bipartisan Farm Bill

August 10, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Expanding SNAP Dairy Nutrition Incentives and Strengthening Key Dairy Programs Should Be Top Priorities. The U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee failed to advance legislation brought forth by Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) which [Read More …]

IDFA Urges Congress to Continue Work to Advance Bipartisan Farm Bill

August 7, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Expanding SNAP Dairy Nutrition Incentives and Strengthening Key Dairy Programs Should Be Top Priorities. Today the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee failed to advance legislation brought forth by Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) [Read More …]

IDFA Supports USMCA Review, Calls for a Stronger and Preserved Trilateral Agreement

July 28, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is in Mexico City this week to support ongoing review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Becky Rasdall Vargas, IDFA’s senior vice president of trade and workforce, is engaging [Read More …]

The Future Starts Here at Dairy Forum 2027

July 28, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced that registration for Dairy Forum 2027 is now open. From January 24–27, 2027, more than 1,200 leaders from across the dairy supply chain will gather in Orlando, [Read More …]

IDFA Submits Letter of Support for PACK Act

July 28, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association submitted a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade in support of the Packaging Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act. Read the Letter [Read More …]

IDFA Names 30 Emerging Dairy Leaders to NextGen Leadership Program Cohort 8

July 27, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced the 30 professionals selected for Cohort 8 of the NextGen Leadership Program, IDFA’s year-long leadership development experience for rising leaders across the dairy industry. The 2026-27 class includes [Read More …]

IDFA Statement on Section 338 Tariffs on Canadian Imports

July 22, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Yesterday, the White House issued three presidential proclamations pursuant to Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to impose additional 50% tariffs on certain goods from Canada in response to Canada’s discriminatory treatment of [Read More …]

Chocolate Returns to No. 1 and Butter Pecan Surpasses Vanilla

July 21, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Ahead of National Ice Cream Day IDFA survey finds cones, hot fudge and neighborhood ice cream trucks remain American favorites. Chocolate has reclaimed the title of America’s favorite ice cream flavor, while butter pecan has [Read More …]

IDFA Names 30 Emerging Dairy Leaders to NextGen Leadership Program Cohort 8

July 21, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced the 30 professionals selected for Cohort 8 of the NextGen Leadership Program, IDFA’s year-long leadership development experience for rising leaders across the dairy industry. The 2026-27 class [Read More …]

IDFA Urges U.S. Government to Address Global Trade Barriers and Expand Market Opportunities for U.S. Dairy

IDFA, Miceli Dairy Products Host Rep. Shontel Brown at Cleveland Dairy Facility for Tour, Industry Roundtable

IDFA Executive Council Names Matt Herrick Next President and CEO

IDFA Strengthens Regulatory Affairs Team and Food Safety Expertise with Addition of Christopher Hylkema

IDFA Welcomes FDA Final Rule Permitting Salt Substitutes in Foods with Standards of Identity

IDFA Launches Interactive Tool to Expand U.S. Dairy Export Diversification Efforts

IDFA Warns EU Due-Diligence Rules Are Increasing Costs for U.S. Dairy

IDFA Senior Vice President Roberta Wagner Announces Retirement

IDFA Welcomes Greg Ibach as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at USDA

IDFA Showcases High-Quality Dairy Protein at All-American Meat Up

IDFA Showcases High-Quality Dairy Protein at All-American Meat Up

Senate Agriculture Committee Clears Farm Bill; IDFA Calls for Swift, Bipartisan Path to Passage

Navigating EPR: Litigation Updates and Engagement Opportunities

U.S. Dairy Industry Urges Congress to Reject S. 5026

IDFA Urges U.S., Canada to Resume Dairy Trade Talks Following New Whey Import Ban

IDFA Supports New Report Charting Path Forward on Infant Formula Safety

IDFA Supports New Report Charting Path Forward on Infant Formula Safety

IDFA Thanks House Subcommittee for Advancing the PACK Act, Urges Full House Passage

IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards

DFA Statement on Section 338 Tariffs

IDFA Supports GRAS Framework While Advancing Consumer Transparency

IDFA Urges Congress to Continue Work to Advance Bipartisan Farm Bill

IDFA Urges Congress to Continue Work to Advance Bipartisan Farm Bill

IDFA Supports USMCA Review, Calls for a Stronger and Preserved Trilateral Agreement

The Future Starts Here at Dairy Forum 2027

IDFA Submits Letter of Support for PACK Act

IDFA Names 30 Emerging Dairy Leaders to NextGen Leadership Program Cohort 8

IDFA Statement on Section 338 Tariffs on Canadian Imports

Chocolate Returns to No. 1 and Butter Pecan Surpasses Vanilla

IDFA Names 30 Emerging Dairy Leaders to NextGen Leadership Program Cohort 8

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