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International Dairy Foods Association Names Robert Rosado as Senior Director, Legislative Affairs

January 12, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), representing all products and segments in the U.S. dairy industry, announced today that Robert Rosado has been named Senior Director, Legislative Affairs within IDFA’s Legislative Affairs and Economic Policy [Read More …]

Start Your New Year On The Right Foot At Dairy Forum 2021

January 5, 2021 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dear Dairy Community, I hope you all had an enjoyable holiday season and that you’re recharged and in good spirits about the coming year. I know I’m looking forward to Dairy Forum 2021 to get [Read More …]

Thank You For Your Advocacy And Support On The Dietary Guidelines for Americans

December 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dear Dairy Community, Thank you for participating in our advocacy on the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Thanks to your efforts, we preserved three daily servings of dairy and dairy as a separate food group [Read More …]

Are You Prepared for the Post-COVID Landscape?

December 29, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

January 25th – 28th, 2021 COVID-19 is a humanitarian crisis with vast global impact on the world at large and far reaching impacts on dairy. Where is the dairy industry today and what might define [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds U.S. Government Announcement of TRQ Consultations with Canada

December 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today applauded the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for announcing that it is initiating consultations with the government of Canada under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) over Canada’s [Read More …]

Statement from Michael Dykes IDFA on the potential nomination of Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary in President-Elect Biden’s administration

December 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

“The International Dairy Foods Association is pleased to see news of Mr. Vilsack’s expected nomination to lead USDA by President-Elect Biden. As Mr. Vilsack knows well, one-fifth of the nation’s economy is linked, either directly [Read More …]

Here’s Why Dairy Forum is the Must-Attend Event of 2021

December 8, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

January 25th – 28th, 2021 You’ve never experienced an all-virtual conference like this before (and you may never have another chance to!). Dairy Forum 2021 is bringing together the leading figures and thinkers of our [Read More …]

A Message from Dan Zagzebski, President & CEO, Great Lakes Cheese, on Dairy Forum 2021

December 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Today is the final day to enjoy special Early Bird rates for Dairy Forum 2021. Hundreds of individuals from dozens and dozens of IDFA member companies have already registered, presenting a unique opportunity to grow [Read More …]

IDFA Dairy Policy Outlook for 2021

November 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

December 8, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern Join IDFA’s legislative team on Tuesday, December 8, for a webinar that will provide you with an overview of the new administration and the 117th Congress. IDFA’s Dairy Policy [Read More …]

How to Prepare for Uncertainty and Increase Process Efficiency with Modular Boiler Systems

November 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

This year’s COVID-19 public health crisis gave dairy producers a look at how rigid their steam systems were as deviations from their current production schedule arose. These uncertain times showed industries that a flexible steam [Read More …]

IDFA Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Coordination

November 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As coronavirus cases continue to climb across the United States, IDFA is committed to ensuring that the health and safety of our workforce remains the key priority among our industry as well as among legislators [Read More …]

Take a Tour of the Dairy Forum Virtual Experience!

November 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

January 25th – 28th, 2021 When you register for Dairy Forum 2021, you’re unlocking access to a state-of-the-art virtual platform that has been custom-built to provide our dairy industry professionals with the tools to network, [Read More …]

Global Competitiveness at Dairy Forum 2021

November 20, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For the first time in recent history, there is real consideration being given to whether multilateral or bilateral trade agreements and organizations like the WTO are better tools for unlocking the most potential for U.S. [Read More …]

Managing Profitability Through Continued Disruption

November 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

December 16, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern The dairy industry responded admirably to the significant disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But as we enter a new normal where disruption is a constant, our businesses [Read More …]

Episode 5 of The Dairy Download: Let’s Go Shopping!

November 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Let’s Go Shopping is not only the title of Episode 5 of The Dairy Download—it’s also a call to action as the nation prepares for the holiday retail rush. How is the pandemic changing America’s [Read More …]

Dairy Forum 2021 – Early Bird Registration Ends November 30! Register Now!

November 12, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Have you secured your early bird rate for Dairy Forum yet? Dairy Forum 2021 is shaping up to be our most exciting, forward-thinking Dairy Forum yet — and now Dairy Forum is more accessible than [Read More …]

Join IDFA and Gold Business Partner Contec Group International for “Automating Your Milk Supply Chain”

November 9, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

November 19, 2020 | 2:00 p.m. Eastern The COVID-19 outbreak has highlighted the critical importance of automation throughout supply chains. The advantage of remote, real-time access to your entire milk supply chain has never been [Read More …]

A New Era of Smarter Food Safety: The Intersection of Food Safety and Data Science

November 5, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Nov 12th 1:00 pm ET Webinar, 1-hour In today’s unpredictable world, it’s more important than ever for dairy processors to understand the impact data can have on everything from product inception to supply chain quality. [Read More …]

A New Era of Smarter Food Safety: The Intersection of Food Safety and Data Science

November 5, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

November 12, 2020 | 1:00 p.m. Eastern In today’s unpredictable world, it’s more important than ever for dairy processors to understand the impact data can have on everything from product inception to supply chain quality. [Read More …]

Episode 4 of The Dairy Download: The Rural-Urban Divide

November 2, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Episode 4 of The Dairy Download explores our nation’s rural and urban divide. Is that a real thing? And, if it is, how are leaders in agriculture and rural America working to close the gap? [Read More …]

Behind the Scenes of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

October 19, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

October 28, 2020 | 11:00am EST IDFA is pleased to offer an exclusive webinar with Dr. Barbara Schneeman, chair of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC). Dr. Schneeman and her colleagues on the DGAC [Read More …]

Behind the Scenes of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

October 14, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

October 28, 2020 | 11:00am EST IDFA is pleased to offer an exclusive webinar with Dr. Barbara Schneeman, chair of the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC). Dr. Schneeman and her colleagues on the DGAC [Read More …]

Episode 2 of The Dairy Download podcast answers the big question: Who’s Got Milk?

October 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Have you tuned in to The Dairy Download, the hit new podcast from IDFA and Blimling and Associates? The big question in Episode 2 is: Who’s Got Milk? Phil and Kathleen talk about the return [Read More …]

Dan Harris, Author of 10% Happier and Co-anchor of Good Morning America Weekend Edition, to Join The Power of People

October 12, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

IDFA is pleased to announce that Dan Harris, author of “10% Happier”, and co-anchor of ABC News’ “Nightline” and the weekend edition of “Good Morning America,” will be speaking at The Power of People conference! [Read More …]

August Data on U.S. Dairy Exports Shows Sustained Growth to Top Global Markets

October 9, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, issued the following statement today on the August 2020 agricultural export data released by the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Trade System: [Read More …]

“Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling” Register Now!

October 7, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

October 14-15, 2020 | 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern IDFA’s introductory webinar series on dairy labeling is back and refreshed with new information on the latest requirements and best practices in labeling. Whether you’re interested [Read More …]

How Will Executives and HR Leaders Approach COVID-19 and Other Top Challenges?

October 6, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Join The Power of People Conference to Hear From Them! Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the importance of ingenuity, sound judgement, and effective communication from leaders has been more pronounced than ever. Today’s executives and leaders [Read More …]

IDFA Lauds U.S. Government Memorandum of Understanding to Ease Dairy Exports

October 5, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) applauded today’s joint announcement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that they agencies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to [Read More …]

Episode 2 of The Dairy Download answers the big question: Who’s Got Milk?

October 3, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Episode 2 of The Dairy Download is now available! In Episode 2, hosts Phil Plourd and Kathleen Wolfley walk us through different channels for fluid milk sales—retail, food banks, and schools. They talk about how [Read More …]

Register Now for “Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling”

October 1, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

IDFA’s introductory webinar series on dairy labeling is back and refreshed with new information on the latest requirements and best practices in labeling. Whether you’re interested in learning more about the nutrition facts panel, allergens, [Read More …]

International Dairy Foods Association Names Robert Rosado as Senior Director, Legislative Affairs

Start Your New Year On The Right Foot At Dairy Forum 2021

Thank You For Your Advocacy And Support On The Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Are You Prepared for the Post-COVID Landscape?

IDFA Applauds U.S. Government Announcement of TRQ Consultations with Canada

Statement from Michael Dykes IDFA on the potential nomination of Tom Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary in President-Elect Biden’s administration

Here’s Why Dairy Forum is the Must-Attend Event of 2021

A Message from Dan Zagzebski, President & CEO, Great Lakes Cheese, on Dairy Forum 2021

IDFA Dairy Policy Outlook for 2021

How to Prepare for Uncertainty and Increase Process Efficiency with Modular Boiler Systems

IDFA Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Coordination

Take a Tour of the Dairy Forum Virtual Experience!

Global Competitiveness at Dairy Forum 2021

Managing Profitability Through Continued Disruption

Episode 5 of The Dairy Download: Let’s Go Shopping!

Dairy Forum 2021 – Early Bird Registration Ends November 30! Register Now!

Join IDFA and Gold Business Partner Contec Group International for “Automating Your Milk Supply Chain”

A New Era of Smarter Food Safety: The Intersection of Food Safety and Data Science

A New Era of Smarter Food Safety: The Intersection of Food Safety and Data Science

Episode 4 of The Dairy Download: The Rural-Urban Divide

Behind the Scenes of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Behind the Scenes of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

Episode 2 of The Dairy Download podcast answers the big question: Who’s Got Milk?

Dan Harris, Author of 10% Happier and Co-anchor of Good Morning America Weekend Edition, to Join The Power of People

August Data on U.S. Dairy Exports Shows Sustained Growth to Top Global Markets

“Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling” Register Now!

How Will Executives and HR Leaders Approach COVID-19 and Other Top Challenges?

IDFA Lauds U.S. Government Memorandum of Understanding to Ease Dairy Exports

Episode 2 of The Dairy Download answers the big question: Who’s Got Milk?

Register Now for “Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling”

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