IDFA

IDFA Advocacy Alert: Support Congressional Efforts to Stop USDA’s Cuts to WIC Dairy Benefits

March 9, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dear Dairy Community, Thank you for supporting IDFA’s advocacy efforts to maintain current levels of milk and dairy benefits for moms and children enrolled in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, [Read More …]

Announcing the 2023 IDFA Leadership Symposium

March 8, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

An Executive Development Program for Emerging Dairy Leaders If the dairy industry is going to continue thrive and grow in our uncertain future, it will need to develop a diverse set of leaders who challenge [Read More …]

Don’t Cut Dairy Benefits for WIC Moms and Children

February 16, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Dear Dairy Community, More than 6 million low-income mothers and children, including an estimated 43% of all infants in the U.S., rely on a federal nutrition program known as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for [Read More …]

What’s Trending in Grocery Sales?

February 15, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Consumers may not be trapped at home exploring old recipe books and comfort foods, but they are still shopping at retail more frequently than they were prior to the pandemic. At the same time, inflation [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Industry Shatters Export Records in 2022

February 9, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Exports of U.S. dairy products topped $9.5 billion and 2.8 million metric tons, both records Association (IDFA), released the following statement today on the news that U.S. agricultural exports including dairy set a record for [Read More …]

NMPF, IDFA Pleased New USDA School Meal Proposal Keeps Low-Fat Flavored Milk in Schools

February 8, 2023 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Call for Expanded Dairy Options The National Milk Producers Federation and the International Dairy Foods Association today expressed optimism for USDA’s proposed updates to school meal nutrition standards, specifically USDA’s plans to maintain low-fat flavored [Read More …]

Bar 20 Dairy named 2023 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year

February 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Recognized at the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Dairy Forum Bar 20 Dairy of Kerman, Calif., was recognized as the 2023 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year at the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Dairy [Read More …]

IDFA Endorses U.S. Trade Representative’s Establishment of Second Dispute Settlement Panel Against Canada on Its Dairy Tariff-Rate Quotas

February 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today endorsed U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai’s establishment of a second formal dispute settlement case over Canada’s manipulation of dairy tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). [Read More …]

Statement from International Dairy Foods Association on Proposed Changes to the FDA Human Foods Program

February 3, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Joseph Scimeca, PhD, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs for the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), issued this statement today in response to Commissioner Robert Califf’s proposed changes to the Human Foods Program [Read More …]

Bar 20 Dairy Named 2023 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year by Dairy Herd Management Magazine and International Dairy Foods Association

January 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Bar 20 Dairy of Kerman, Calif., was recognized today as the 2023 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year at the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Dairy Forum. The award is presented each year by IDFA [Read More …]

Jim Sartori, Chairman and Former CEO of Sartori Company, and Larry Webster, Former CEO of Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Honored

January 26, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA Laureate Award The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognized the remarkable leadership of Jim Sartori, chairman and former CEO of Sartori Company, and Larry Webster, former CEO of Upstate Niagara Cooperative, by honoring [Read More …]

IDFA Names New Members of Executive Council and Directors for Five Industry Segment Boards

January 25, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Patricia D. Stroup of Nestle S.A. and Nestrade S.A. Named Chair the IDFA Executive Council The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced new members of the organization’s Executive Council as well as new directors [Read More …]

IDFA names Mike Brown as chief economist

January 23, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Brown, former Director of Dairy Supply Chain for The Kroger Co., will lead on Dairy Policy and Economics as IDFA expands its expertise The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today named Mike Brown as chief [Read More …]

Dairy Forum 2023 to Examine Markets, Trade, Sustainability, Health and Wellness, and Labor

January 11, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is pleased to welcome credentialed members of the media to register free of charge for Dairy Forum 2023 in Orlando, Fla. The nation’s preeminent conference for dairy business executives [Read More …]

Get INSPIRED at Dairy Forum 2023

January 2, 2023 Sarah S News Team 0

Your best (and easiest) New Year’s resolution is to connect with dairy’s top executives, celebrate our industry’s continued growth, and learn from the leading thinkers in business and politics at Dairy Forum 2023. Register today [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds Senate Confirmation of Doug McKalip as Chief Agricultural Negotiator

December 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on the U.S. Senate confirmation of Doug McKalip to serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of [Read More …]

IDFA Commends Biden Administration for Seeking Third Set of Consultations with Canada Over USMCA Dairy TRQs

December 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) reacted positively to the announcement by the Office of the U.S Trade Representative that the Biden Administration will seek a third round of consultations with Canada over its dairy [Read More …]

New FDA yogurt standard a win for IDFA members

December 19, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Following decades of advocacy from the dairy industry and formal objections filed by IDFA in July 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced changes to the 2021 2021 Yogurt Standard of Identity [Read More …]

Dairy Industry Leaders Call for Passage of Farm Workforce Modernization Act

December 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes, D.V.M., and IDFA member leaders this morning detailed the urgent business needs facing the dairy processing industry due a chronic shortage of workers on dairy farms, in manufacturing facilities, [Read More …]

ADVISORY: Dairy Industry Leaders Call for Passage of Farm Workforce Modernization Act by Senate

December 7, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Leaders from the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) will gather in Washington on Wednesday to advocate on Capitol Hill for passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Members of the media are invited to attend [Read More …]

Dairy Industry Leaders Call for Passage of Farm Workforce Modernization Act by Senate

December 6, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Leaders from the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) will gather in Washington on Wednesday to advocate on Capitol Hill for passage of the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Members of the media are invited to attend [Read More …]

Solutions to Increase Laboratory Efficiency and Improve Productivity

December 5, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

December 6, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. Eastern Facilities often focus on finding new operational efficiencies when looking to save both time and money. However, as labor shortages continue to contribute to high demands on both [Read More …]

IDFA Supports Congressional Action to Head Off Rail Strike

December 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today on the potential for Congress to impose a tentative contract between railroad unions and freight carriers to [Read More …]

Dairy Composition and Mathematics

November 30, 2022 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

December 1st, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern While many of the new dairy professionals frequently hold degrees in food science or similar disciplines, few have an understanding of dairy composition and its attributes. Milk is [Read More …]

IDFA 2022 Post-Election Update

November 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

December 14, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. Eastern On November 8th, millions of Americans cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections. Like previous midterm elections these events create significant changes on Capitol Hill and set [Read More …]

Ice cream, yogurt, and cultured dairy product professionals get ready to innovate!

November 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The co-located Ice Cream Technology Conference and Yogurt & Cultured Innovation Conference return in 2023 to Austin, Texas! There’s no more opportune place to hear from trend- setters in these dairy categories, connect with experts [Read More …]

NMPF, IDFA Seek to Fix WIC Proposal that Would Decrease Access to Dairy’s Nutrients

November 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Representing dairy farmers, cooperatives, and processors, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) issued the following joint statement in response to USDA’s proposed changes to the Special Supplemental Nutrition [Read More …]

Tell Congress To Act on Farm Workforce Modernization Act

November 11, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Labor shortages are undoubtedly the number one issue facing our dairy industry. With perishable milk and dairy products, labor shortages aren’t just an inconvenience; they’re a threat to business viability. Dairy’s unique labor needs require a [Read More …]

Dairy + Tech: What’s Working Today, What’s Not and What Will Work Tomorrow

November 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

As technology continues to grow and evolve, our dairy industry is faced with the decision to adapt & adopt – or risk missing out on potential opportunity. However, not all technology is created equal and [Read More …]

Operational Excellence and Supply Chain Resilience During Times of Business Volatility

November 8, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

December 8, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. Eastern A confluence of crises and disruptions has impacted companies across all industries along the full value chain, from shifts in demand, variability on supply, tightening of logistics markets, [Read More …]

IDFA Advocacy Alert: Support Congressional Efforts to Stop USDA’s Cuts to WIC Dairy Benefits

Announcing the 2023 IDFA Leadership Symposium

Don’t Cut Dairy Benefits for WIC Moms and Children

U.S. Dairy Industry Shatters Export Records in 2022

NMPF, IDFA Pleased New USDA School Meal Proposal Keeps Low-Fat Flavored Milk in Schools

Bar 20 Dairy named 2023 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year

IDFA Endorses U.S. Trade Representative’s Establishment of Second Dispute Settlement Panel Against Canada on Its Dairy Tariff-Rate Quotas

Statement from International Dairy Foods Association on Proposed Changes to the FDA Human Foods Program

Bar 20 Dairy Named 2023 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year by Dairy Herd Management Magazine and International Dairy Foods Association

Jim Sartori, Chairman and Former CEO of Sartori Company, and Larry Webster, Former CEO of Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Honored

IDFA Names New Members of Executive Council and Directors for Five Industry Segment Boards

IDFA names Mike Brown as chief economist

Dairy Forum 2023 to Examine Markets, Trade, Sustainability, Health and Wellness, and Labor

Get INSPIRED at Dairy Forum 2023

IDFA Applauds Senate Confirmation of Doug McKalip as Chief Agricultural Negotiator

IDFA Commends Biden Administration for Seeking Third Set of Consultations with Canada Over USMCA Dairy TRQs

New FDA yogurt standard a win for IDFA members

Dairy Industry Leaders Call for Passage of Farm Workforce Modernization Act

ADVISORY: Dairy Industry Leaders Call for Passage of Farm Workforce Modernization Act by Senate

Dairy Industry Leaders Call for Passage of Farm Workforce Modernization Act by Senate

Solutions to Increase Laboratory Efficiency and Improve Productivity

IDFA Supports Congressional Action to Head Off Rail Strike

Dairy Composition and Mathematics

IDFA 2022 Post-Election Update

Ice cream, yogurt, and cultured dairy product professionals get ready to innovate!

NMPF, IDFA Seek to Fix WIC Proposal that Would Decrease Access to Dairy’s Nutrients

Tell Congress To Act on Farm Workforce Modernization Act

Dairy + Tech: What’s Working Today, What’s Not and What Will Work Tomorrow

Operational Excellence and Supply Chain Resilience During Times of Business Volatility

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress