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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 …]

Have you advocated for dairy lately? Tell USDA to keep healthy dairy options available in school meals.

March 14, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced this spring that it would allow schools to continue to serve low-fat flavored milk and that it would put on hold the stringent sodium targets for the next two [Read More …]

Food & Ag Policy Dialogues: Nutrition

March 11, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

What are the nutrition trends and priorities shaping policy and legislation in Washington, DC? Find out on Wednesday, March 30th at 3 p.m. ET in the first Food & Ag Policy Dialogues—a discussion on federal nutrition policy and [Read More …]

NMPF and IDFA Join NY Members of Congress in Encouraging NYC Mayor to Maintain Milk Options for NYC School Children

March 9, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) responded today to a bipartisan letter from Rep. Antonio Delgado and Members of Congress from New York encouraging New York City Mayor [Read More …]

8 in 10 New York City and U.S. Voters Support Keeping Low-Fat Flavored Milk on School Menus

March 4, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Voters in New York City and across the country widely support offering low-fat flavored milk in public school meals, according to a new Morning Consult national tracking poll commissioned by the International Dairy Foods [Read More …]

Despite Supply Chain Challenges, Dairy Companies, Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM Make Progress to Prioritize U.S. Dairy Exports

February 24, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM — a world leader in shipping and logistics — say the groups are working together to prioritize exports of U.S. dairy [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds Bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced in Senate

February 7, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Calls for Swift Passage to Give Dairy Companies New Tools to Address Supply Chain Bottlenecks Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on introduction [Read More …]

IDFA Pleased with Biden Administration Announcement on Partnership to Ease Port Congestion for Ag Exports, Calls for Greater Collaboration and Problem Solving

February 2, 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 Biden Administration’s announcement to seek additional capacity at the Port of Oakland and improve service for [Read More …]

IDFA, Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM Form Joint Initiative to Advance U.S. Dairy Exports

January 27, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM — a world leader in shipping and logistics — announced today the formation of a Dairy Exports Working Group aimed [Read More …]

Global Dairy Associations Applaud USMCA Report Holding Canada to its Trade Obligations

January 5, 2022 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the International Cheese Council of Canada (ICCC), the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ), and Eucolait applaud the findings of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s (USMCA) dispute panel [Read More …]

Appeals Court Lifts Stay on OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

December 24, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dear IDFA Members, Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit lifted the stay of the OSHA Covid-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS), making it effective immediately even as other court proceedings continue. An appeal [Read More …]

IDFA Urges Swift Passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021

December 10, 2021 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 Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 (H.R. 4996): “Supply chain bottlenecks—including those at our ports—have [Read More …]

IDFA Recognizes Six Officials for Supporting U.S. Dairy

December 7, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Annual holiday celebration pays tribute to six lawmakers and policy leaders who have deepened the positive impact of U.S. dairy The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has recognized six individuals whose work in federal [Read More …]

The Dairy Download dives into supply chain issues with key officials from Land O’Lakes, American Farm Bureau Federation

November 30, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

From finding enough truck drivers to sourcing ocean containers, overcoming logistics challenges is a daily — and costly — issue. The latest episode of The Dairy Download features two experts who offer insights into how [Read More …]

Blake Waltrip, Chief Executive of the USA Region for The a2 Milk Company on Dairy Innovator Dialogues

November 15, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Innovator Dialogues LIVE returns this fall for a special session with Blake Waltrip, chief executive of the USA region for The a2 Milk Company. Join Waltrip and IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes for [Read More …]

How Will Dairy Win the Marketplace?

November 4, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join Us at Dairy Forum 2022 To Find Out In February 2021, IDFA commissioned a study to explore areas in which the current U.S. milk pricing system is creating challenges for U.S. dairy stakeholders across [Read More …]

IDFA Advances U.S. Dairy Trade through National Trade Estimate Report, Agriculture Trade Education Council Leadership

November 1, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted comments recently on the 2022 National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report, which details U.S. concerns with foreign barriers to trade for Congress annually. This year, IDFA’s submission included a [Read More …]

Ice Cream Technology Conference and Yogurt & Cultured Innovation Conference Return In Person in March

October 29, 2021 Sarah S News Team 0

We’re back, in-person, and co-located for the first time ever! IDFA’s flagship Ice Cream Technology Conference and Yogurt & Cultured Innovation Conference will be co-located in Bonita Springs, Florida, and bring together the leading innovators in the ice cream, yogurt [Read More …]

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

Have you advocated for dairy lately? Tell USDA to keep healthy dairy options available in school meals.

Food & Ag Policy Dialogues: Nutrition

NMPF and IDFA Join NY Members of Congress in Encouraging NYC Mayor to Maintain Milk Options for NYC School Children

8 in 10 New York City and U.S. Voters Support Keeping Low-Fat Flavored Milk on School Menus

Despite Supply Chain Challenges, Dairy Companies, Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM Make Progress to Prioritize U.S. Dairy Exports

IDFA Applauds Bipartisan Ocean Shipping Reform Act Introduced in Senate

IDFA Pleased with Biden Administration Announcement on Partnership to Ease Port Congestion for Ag Exports, Calls for Greater Collaboration and Problem Solving

IDFA, Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM Form Joint Initiative to Advance U.S. Dairy Exports

Global Dairy Associations Applaud USMCA Report Holding Canada to its Trade Obligations

Appeals Court Lifts Stay on OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS)

IDFA Urges Swift Passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021

IDFA Recognizes Six Officials for Supporting U.S. Dairy

The Dairy Download dives into supply chain issues with key officials from Land O’Lakes, American Farm Bureau Federation

Blake Waltrip, Chief Executive of the USA Region for The a2 Milk Company on Dairy Innovator Dialogues

How Will Dairy Win the Marketplace?

IDFA Advances U.S. Dairy Trade through National Trade Estimate Report, Agriculture Trade Education Council Leadership

Ice Cream Technology Conference and Yogurt & Cultured Innovation Conference Return In Person in March

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