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NextGen Leadership Program applications due!

June 27, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA is accepting applications for Cohort 4 of the NextGen Leadership Program, a signature program of the IDFA People Strategy, designed to support emerging dairy industry executives who are ready to take the next step [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds Testimony of Mike Durkinof Leprino Foods Company to House Agriculture Committee

June 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), praised today’s testimony from Mike Durkin, president and CEO of Leprino Foods Company, in front of the House Agriculture Committee. The [Read More …]

Statement from IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes, D.V.M. on the Bipartisan Keep Kids Fed Act

June 24, 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 bipartisan Keep Kids Fed Act that aims to provide healthy meals to children across the [Read More …]

A Tradition Returns to Capitol Hill

June 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA to Host 38th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party on June 22nd The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) will host its 38th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party to the National Mall on June [Read More …]

IDFA Tells SEC: ‘Don’t Make Climate Disclosure Rule Overly Burdensome on Food and Agriculture or a Barrier to Entry for Smaller Dairy Processors’

June 21, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted comments regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) proposed rule, “The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors.” IDFA suspects that the proposed SEC rule will [Read More …]

A Bipartisan Win for American Dairy Exports

June 16, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA Applauds Passage of Ocean Shipping Reform Act Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act by the [Read More …]

IDFA Supports the Nomination of Doug McKalip to Serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator

June 13, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Becky Rasdall, Vice President of Trade Policy and International Affairs for the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA), released the following statement today on President Biden’s intent to nominate Doug McKalip as Chief Agricultural Negotiator in [Read More …]

IDFA: Resources for Dairy Companies

June 8, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA is helping dairy companies lead with sustainability through advocacy, education, training, and amplification. We offer a robust virtual programming calendar related to sustainable packaging and policies, and we connect dairy processing company members with the [Read More …]

Pain at the Pump: Fueling Consumer and Trader Anxiety

June 7, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

As average U.S. gas prices move toward $5 per gallon and diesel zips toward $6, consumers are feeling the pain in their pocketbooks – and adjusting their spending. At the same time, supply chains are [Read More …]

A Journey to Tomorrow’s Digital Dairy Supply Chain

June 3, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

June 29, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Dairy supply chains are complex and require many groups to work together seamlessly to get milk products to market. From the dairy farmer to the processing plant [Read More …]

A Tradition Returns to Capitol Hill: IDFA Announces 38th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party on June 22nd

May 26, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced the return of the annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party to the National Mall on June 22, 2022. The Ice Cream Party has been an essential summertime [Read More …]

Winning the War on School Milk

May 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Milk is essential to the healthy diet of children, packing in 13 essential nutrients that children need for growth, development, healthy immune function, and overall wellness. So why are some politicians looking to remove [Read More …]

IDFA Rejects Canadian Announcement of USMCA Tariff Rate Quota Compliance; Urges USTR to Act Swiftly

May 18, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), speaking on behalf of the full U.S. dairy supply chain, rejects the Government of Canada’s changes to how dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs) are allocated under the United [Read More …]

IDFA Welcomes the Nomination of USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor, Urges Confirmation

May 18, 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 in support of the nomination of Alexis Taylor, a veteran of Capitol Hill, the U.S. Department of [Read More …]

Application deadline for 2022 Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards extended to May 27

May 16, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The annual Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards program, co-sponsored by IDFA and Dairy Foods magazine, honors U.S. dairy facilities and trucking operations for outstanding worker safety. Now in its 19th year, the program continues to [Read More …]

Carbon Markets: Capitalizing on Dairy’s Sustainable Future

May 10, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. dairy industry is leading with sustainability as processors make ambitious climate commitments and the industry commits to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. At the same time, the maturation of [Read More …]

Breaking Down SEC’s New Climate Disclosure Rules

May 10, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

This is Part 1 of 3 of an IDFA series breaking down the SEC’s new climate disclosure rules. Please stay tuned to the IDFA Blog for more on sustainability topics or visit the IDFA Sustainability Hub and [Read More …]

The Dairy Bar: Powered by Blimling

May 2, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Dairy Bar: China COVID Policies Further Snarl Supply Chains; Soaring Fuel Prices Hit Pocketbooks; and Global Milk Production in a Minute! Quick Bites: Shanghai Shipping Snarls China’s zero tolerance policies on COVID policy are creating [Read More …]

After IDFA Advocacy, NYC Mayor Adams Allows Flavored Milk in NYC Schools

April 20, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today celebrates the decision by New York City Mayor Eric Adams to allow New York City public schools to continue to serve nutritious, low-fat and fat-free flavored milk [Read More …]

After IDFA Advocacy, NYC Mayor Adams Backs Off Proposed Ban

April 20, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

We are pleased to share the news that New York City Mayor Eric Adams has agreed to allow New York City public schools to continue to serve nutritious, low-fat and fat-free flavored milk with [Read More …]

Defending Dairy: Protecting Against Cyber and Physical Threats

April 19, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Criminal actors—whether they be halfway across the globe or within our own companies—pose significant risks to dairy business operations, food and workplace safety, and our industry’s reputation. They can attack at any time, from [Read More …]

OSHA and IDFA Alliance

April 11, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Safe, nutritious, and delicious dairy products come from the cow, but they are made by people. Dairy food companies therefore have two shared priorities – worker safety and food safety. In 2021, IDFA and the [Read More …]

Comfort Food and Internationally Inspired Flavors Shine in 2022 Innovative Ice Cream and Cultured Dairy Product Contests

April 5, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The Ice Cream Club Inc.’s ‘Purple Daze’ Declared Most Innovative Ice Cream Flavor; ‘Strawberry Cheesecake Twist Cone’ from Wells Enterprises Inc. Takes Home Honor of Most Innovative Ice Cream Novelty Innovative ice cream and [Read More …]

DairyTech Conference 2022

April 4, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Where Dairy + Tech Connect DairyTech 2022 will bring together leaders from around the world to form new connections and showcase innovative solutions that will transform the dairy industry. This two-day conference will present a [Read More …]

NMPF and IDFA urge USDA to improve child nutrition and food security

March 31, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Urge agency to improve nutrition security by updating school meal nutrition standards to encourage increased consumption of dairy The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recently submitted joint comments to [Read More …]

IDFA Leadership Symposium

March 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

An Executive Development Program for Emerging Dairy Leaders Spots are limited for the IDFA Leadership Symposium. We encourage interested participants to register early to secure their space. The next generation of industry leaders is [Read More …]

IDFA and NMPF Urge USDA to Improve Child Nutrition and Food Security Through Increased Dairy Consumption in School Meals

March 29, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Nutritious Dairy Options Are Essential to Child Health and Development, Yet Are Underconsumed, Groups Say The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today submitted joint comments to the [Read More …]

Rising Leaders In Dairy, This Conference Is For You!

March 23, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

This summer, IDFA is partnering with Cornell University to host the IDFA Leadership Symposium—an event for rising professionals in the dairy industry to collaborate with fellow industry change-makers, build their leadership skills, and prepare for [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Actions on Nutrition Security Including Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive Projects

March 21, 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. Department of Agriculture’s Actions on Nutrition Security: “IDFA applauds USDA’s continuing focus on nutrition [Read More …]

Webinar: Global Packaging Sustainability

March 16, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

April 20, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern The world of consumer packaged goods is evolving rapidly and dairy companies are recognizing the journey necessary to (re)positioning packaging as the environmental solution. As concerns [Read More …]

NextGen Leadership Program applications due!

IDFA Applauds Testimony of Mike Durkinof Leprino Foods Company to House Agriculture Committee

Statement from IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes, D.V.M. on the Bipartisan Keep Kids Fed Act

A Tradition Returns to Capitol Hill

IDFA Tells SEC: ‘Don’t Make Climate Disclosure Rule Overly Burdensome on Food and Agriculture or a Barrier to Entry for Smaller Dairy Processors’

A Bipartisan Win for American Dairy Exports

IDFA Supports the Nomination of Doug McKalip to Serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator

IDFA: Resources for Dairy Companies

Pain at the Pump: Fueling Consumer and Trader Anxiety

A Journey to Tomorrow’s Digital Dairy Supply Chain

A Tradition Returns to Capitol Hill: IDFA Announces 38th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party on June 22nd

Winning the War on School Milk

IDFA Rejects Canadian Announcement of USMCA Tariff Rate Quota Compliance; Urges USTR to Act Swiftly

IDFA Welcomes the Nomination of USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor, Urges Confirmation

Application deadline for 2022 Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards extended to May 27

Carbon Markets: Capitalizing on Dairy’s Sustainable Future

Breaking Down SEC’s New Climate Disclosure Rules

The Dairy Bar: Powered by Blimling

After IDFA Advocacy, NYC Mayor Adams Allows Flavored Milk in NYC Schools

After IDFA Advocacy, NYC Mayor Adams Backs Off Proposed Ban

Defending Dairy: Protecting Against Cyber and Physical Threats

OSHA and IDFA Alliance

Comfort Food and Internationally Inspired Flavors Shine in 2022 Innovative Ice Cream and Cultured Dairy Product Contests

DairyTech Conference 2022

NMPF and IDFA urge USDA to improve child nutrition and food security

IDFA Leadership Symposium

IDFA and NMPF Urge USDA to Improve Child Nutrition and Food Security Through Increased Dairy Consumption in School Meals

Rising Leaders In Dairy, This Conference Is For You!

IDFA Applauds USDA Actions on Nutrition Security Including Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive Projects

Webinar: Global Packaging Sustainability

Dietary crude protein: how low can we go thanks to the amino acid balancing concept in dairy cows?

Why Herd Immunity Matters to Your Dairy

What If You Could?

Cover Crops After Corn Silage