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Federal Dietary Committee Recommends 3 Servings of Dairy Per Day

June 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Puts Dairy in Healthy Foods Category with Fruits, Veggies, Legumes, Whole Grains The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) released the following statement: “Today, members of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) confirmed dairy products should [Read More …]

IDFA Encourages Dietary Guidelines Committee to Consider Full Range of Scientific Evidence

June 19, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Supporting Dairy Foods at All Fat Levels The International Dairy Foods Association is urging the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) to include the full body of scientific literature from recent years showing that dairy [Read More …]

Next Month, Hear from Top Federal Regulators in Food and Beverage

June 16, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

July 21 & July 22, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 3:15 PM Eastern IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP Webinar Series is the premier annual event connecting dairy professionals with regulatory officials who have direct responsibility for the rules affecting dairy plants, [Read More …]

New Food Safety Guide to be Made Available to Registrants

June 11, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

A Culture of Asking = Improved Food Safety with Lone Jespersen, PhD Creating a culture of asking questions is the key to improving your operation’s food safety. IDFA is pleased to announce we will be releasing a [Read More …]

This July, Hear from Top Federal Regulators in Food and Beverage

June 10, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

July 21 & July 22, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 3:15 PM Eastern Dear Dairy Community, IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP Webinar Series is the premier annual event connecting dairy professionals with regulatory officials who have direct responsibility for the rules [Read More …]

Important Coronavirus Updates from IDFA: Please Remain Vigilant

May 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Dear Dairy Community, I hope that everyone had an enjoyable, relaxing holiday weekend. My thoughts were with our nation’s veterans, their families, and the sacrifices they made on behalf of our nation. The IDFA family [Read More …]

IDFA Breaks Down USDA CFAP Direct Payments to Dairy Producers

May 25, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The USDA announced details of the direct payments to producers, including dairy farmers, under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). CFAP is meant to provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to farmers and [Read More …]

Dairy Organizations Unite in Calling to Aid Other Nations by Filling Food Needs

May 21, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The National Milk Producers Federation, U.S. Dairy Export Council and the International Dairy Foods Association jointly urged Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to use all tools at his disposal to “ensure high-quality, nutritious U.S. dairy products [Read More …]

IDFA Statement on Dairy Recourse Loan Program in HEROES Act

May 19, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement on the Recourse Loan Program for Commercial Processors of Dairy Products in the HEROES Act legislation as proposed by [Read More …]

IDFA’s New Webinar Opportunities & COVID-19 Updates

May 18, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP Webinar Series has gone virtual to ensure all IDFA members have access to the dynamic speakers and robust menu of content. July 21 & July 22, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 3:15 [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds AG CHAIN Act for Essential Food Industry Workers

May 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

For weeks, the dairy industry as represented by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), has supported bipartisan efforts by Congress to provide targeted financial relief to food industry workers on the front lines of the [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds Significant Dairy Purchases in USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program

May 13, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The International Dairy Foods Association applauds the USDA for moving quickly, aggressively and creatively to formulate the Farmers to Families Food Box program. Not only will this effort purchase roughly $3 billion in food from [Read More …]

Introducing IDFA’s People Strategy: Inspiring Innovative Approaches to Leadership, Workforce Development, and Diversity in Dairy

April 30, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

If the COVID-19 crisis has made one lesson clear, it’s that dairy industry leaders will continue to face a myriad of challenges in the months and years ahead—challenges expected and unexpected. This crisis has also [Read More …]

IDFA Briefing on USDA’s New Food Box Distribution Program

April 27, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

USDA released solicitation and information about the $3 billion Food Box Distribution Program, which was announced one week ago by Secretary Perdue. This program is open to food producers, processors, and distributors that will supply [Read More …]

IDFA Update on New USDA Purchase & Distribution Program

April 24, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Earlier today, USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) hosted a webinar on the new Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) USDA Purchase & Distribution Program, also known as the “food boxes” distribution program. The webinar will be [Read More …]

IDFA COVID-19 Membership Briefing, Thursday, April 23rd

April 23, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

We would like to remind you to tune into the IDFA Membership Briefing focused on COVID-19 and it’s impact on the Dairy Industry, today at 1 p.m. ET. You can review the briefing agenda by [Read More …]

IDFA COVID-19 Membership Briefing, Thursday, April 23rd

April 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Please join IDFA on Thursday, April 23rd at 1 p.m. Eastern for our next Special Membership Briefing focused on COVID-19 and it’s impact on the Dairy Industry. During the hour, we will provide the dairy [Read More …]

Statement from IDFA’s Michael Dykes on Support for Dairy in USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

April 22, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

“Today’s announcement by the White House and USDA—the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program—is an important first step that begins to bring much-needed relief to the U.S. dairy industry. With $16 billion in payments to producers and [Read More …]

OSHA & Safety Webinar

April 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The IDFA Environment, Sustainability & Safety (ESS) Committee invites all IDFA dairy processing member and gold business partner members to join their upcoming committee webinar meeting on April 30, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. eastern. The webinar [Read More …]

COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfection Practices for Dairy Companies

April 17, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

The International Dairy Foods Association and Ecolab are hosting a special webinar for IDFA members and others across the dairy industry on Wednesday, April 22, at 1:00 p.m. ET, on how dairy businesses can effectively [Read More …]

Ice Cream Technology Conference/Yogurt & Cultured Innovation Conference Canceled

April 16, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Dear IDFA Members, After careful consideration regarding the health and safety of everyone in our industry, IDFA has made the difficult decision to cancel the Ice Cream Technology and Yogurt & Cultured Innovation conferences this [Read More …]

Navigating the CARES Act – An Analysis for Dairy Webinar

April 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The CARES Act, signed in late March by President Donald Trump, enacts $2 trillion worth of emergency provisions to help protect employers and employees during the COVID-19 crisis. The bill contains provisions designed to keep [Read More …]

IDFA – Updates, Resources, and News on the COVID-19 Crisis

April 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

Dear Dairy Community, We hope that you, your families and your colleagues are doing well and staying healthy. To those who have sent a note telling us that our work for you is helpful and [Read More …]

Minnesota Dairy Producers Light the Way to Industry Recovery

April 15, 2020 DairyBusiness News Yoda 0

There’s the dairy industry recovery plan everyone is talking about, and then there’s the plan everyone should be taking about. This week, the National Milk Producers Federation-International Dairy Foods Association captured the lion’s share of [Read More …]

Federal Dietary Committee Recommends 3 Servings of Dairy Per Day

IDFA Encourages Dietary Guidelines Committee to Consider Full Range of Scientific Evidence

Next Month, Hear from Top Federal Regulators in Food and Beverage

New Food Safety Guide to be Made Available to Registrants

This July, Hear from Top Federal Regulators in Food and Beverage

Important Coronavirus Updates from IDFA: Please Remain Vigilant

IDFA Breaks Down USDA CFAP Direct Payments to Dairy Producers

Dairy Organizations Unite in Calling to Aid Other Nations by Filling Food Needs

IDFA Statement on Dairy Recourse Loan Program in HEROES Act

IDFA’s New Webinar Opportunities & COVID-19 Updates

IDFA Applauds AG CHAIN Act for Essential Food Industry Workers

IDFA Applauds Significant Dairy Purchases in USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program

Introducing IDFA’s People Strategy: Inspiring Innovative Approaches to Leadership, Workforce Development, and Diversity in Dairy

IDFA Briefing on USDA’s New Food Box Distribution Program

IDFA Update on New USDA Purchase & Distribution Program

IDFA COVID-19 Membership Briefing, Thursday, April 23rd

IDFA COVID-19 Membership Briefing, Thursday, April 23rd

Statement from IDFA’s Michael Dykes on Support for Dairy in USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

OSHA & Safety Webinar

COVID-19 Cleaning and Disinfection Practices for Dairy Companies

Ice Cream Technology Conference/Yogurt & Cultured Innovation Conference Canceled

Navigating the CARES Act – An Analysis for Dairy Webinar

IDFA – Updates, Resources, and News on the COVID-19 Crisis

Minnesota Dairy Producers Light the Way to Industry Recovery

Volatility Reigned In The Markets Again This Week

IDFA: Navigating the CARES Act – An Analysis for Dairy

IDFA Fights For Dairy During COVID-19

IDFA – NMPF Submit Joint Plan to USDA to Support Dairy Industry Through COVID-19

IDFA Quick Bites: Shifting Dynamics

IDFA Statement on CARES Act and Need for Immediate Dairy Purchases by Government

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