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IDFA Names Adam Tarr Vice President of Legislative Affairs

March 4, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced that Adam Tarr has been named Vice President of Legislative Affairs, effective March 9. Tarr brings 20 years of federal policy experience spanning Capitol Hill, the U.S. [Read More …]

IDFA Names Andrew Jerome Senior Vice President, Strategic Communications, and Executive Director of the IDFA Foundation

February 24, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced today that Andrew Jerome has been named senior vice president of strategic communications. He will also assume the role of executive director of the IDFA Foundation, effective March [Read More …]

Agropur Leader Recognized with 2026 IDFA Food Safety Leadership Award

January 29, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Karen McCarty of Agropur was recognized today with the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 2026 Food Safety Leadership Award during IDFA’s Dairy Forum. The award, now in its tenth year, honors an individual, group or [Read More …]

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

January 27, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced new members of the organization’s Executive Council as well as new directors for the group’s five Industry Segment Boards. IDFA’s Executive Council is composed of executives from [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Award of $11 Million to DBII Grant Program

January 23, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding more than $11 million in grant funding to support dairy businesses and producers through the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program. The initiatives [Read More …]

Leveraging Consultants to Strengthen Dairy Operations

January 16, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy processors face growing pressure to improve efficiency, meet sustainability goals, and comply with increasingly complex energy, environmental, and regulatory requirements—all while maintaining reliable, cost-effective operations. As these challenges expand in scope and technical depth, [Read More …]

New Dietary Guidelines Affirm Dairy’s Central Role in a Healthy Diet and Recommend Dairy Products at All Healthy Fat Levels

January 12, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Agriculture (USDA) today released the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA). The report affirms dairy products’ central role in federal nutrition recommendations, recommends Americans consume three [Read More …]

2025: One of American Dairy’s Strongest Years

January 8, 2026 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

As we look ahead to a new year, IDFA extends our sincere and heartfelt gratitude for the many ways our members stepped up in 2025 to support our dairy industry. I believe the U.S. dairy [Read More …]

IDFA Women’s Summit

January 2, 2026 Sarah S News Team 0

Registration for the IDFA Women’s Summit has reached capacity. New registrations will be added to a waitlist. The 2026 IDFA Women’s Summit will celebrate and empower women in the dairy industry. The Summit will convene rising and established leaders to [Read More …]

IDFA Celebrates Final Passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

December 15, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Clearing the Way for Whole and 2% Milk to Return to Schools The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 by voice vote, delivering final congressional approval [Read More …]

IDFA Recognizes Five Federal Officials for Exceptional Support of U.S. Dairy

December 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognized five distinguished individuals with the IDFA Leadership Award for their exceptional contributions to U.S. food, nutrition and agricultural policymaking and their strong support of the U.S. dairy [Read More …]

IDFA Recognizes Five Federal Officials for Exceptional Support of U.S. Dairy at Annual Holiday Celebration

December 9, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognized five distinguished individuals with the IDFA Leadership Award for their exceptional contributions to U.S. food, nutrition and agricultural policymaking and their strong support of the U.S. dairy [Read More …]

Upcoming training and education opportunities for IDFA members

November 21, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Protecting Dairy in the States: IDFA’s 2025 Advocacy Highlights and 2026 Outlook State legislatures and governors are increasingly shaping the nation’s food policy agenda, leading IDFA to intensify its state advocacy efforts to protect dairy [Read More …]

IDFA Urges Against Premature Establishment of Regulatory Definition for Ultra-Processed Foods

October 28, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today submitted comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in response to the agencies’ request for information to help develop a uniform [Read More …]

IDFA Grateful to Trump Administration for Efforts to Strengthen Trade

October 28, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, and Malaysia The United States Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer announced agreements on reciprocal trade with Malaysia and Cambodia and frameworks for agreements on reciprocal trade with Thailand and Vietnam, four key [Read More …]

IDFA Statement on MAHA Commission Strategy to End Childhood Chronic Disease

September 11, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, issued the following statement today on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission’s Make Our Children Healthy Again strategy report: “IDFA appreciates that the MAHA [Read More …]

Dairy Companies Slash Added Sugars by Nearly 60% in School Milk as New School Year Begins

August 11, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The nation’s school milk processors have reduced added sugars by nearly 60% in flavored milk products sold at schools as a result of a voluntary, industry-led effort. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced [Read More …]

30 Emerging Leaders from IDFA Member Companies Selected for NextGen Leadership Program Cohort 7

August 7, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced the selection of 30 outstanding professionals from IDFA member companies to join the seventh cohort of the NextGen Leadership Program, a premier, year-long program designed to develop the [Read More …]

IDFA Announces Dairy Forum 2026 — UNITED FOR DAIRY

August 1, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is excited to announce that registration for Dairy Forum 2026 opens today. From January 25–28, 2026, more than 1,200 leaders from across the dairy supply chain will unite in [Read More …]

IDFA Testifies on the Global Nonfat Milk Solids Market at the U.S. International Trade Commission

July 30, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today testified at a U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) hearing to discuss the competitiveness of U.S. nonfat milk solids (NFS) producers in global markets, specifically highlighting the difference in [Read More …]

Learn about the supply chain of the future at DairyTech 2025!

July 28, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Join us at DairyTech 2025 for an insightful and forward-thinking event focused on the dairy industry’s evolving supply chains. The DairyTech 2025 conference will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to explore how technology, [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds Administration’s Announcement of Framework Agreement with Indonesia

July 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, the United States and Indonesia announced an agreement that is expected to result in significantly reduced tariff access for U.S. dairy exports to Indonesia. The agreement also eliminates facility registration requirements that have long [Read More …]

Butterfat on the Rise

July 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Butterfat levels continue to climb in the nation’s dairy herd. How is domestic demand impacting this trend? What nutritional factors move the needle when it comes to producing more butterfat? What can the dairy industry do [Read More …]

Statement from IDFA on Nomination of Julie Callahan to Serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator for USTR

July 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) congratulates Dr. Julie Callahan on her nomination to serve as the Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). “There could be no better choice [Read More …]

What’s next for federal food safety, labeling and nutrition policies? Find out at IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP

July 14, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Join us at the Regulatory RoundUP virtual conference to hear from senior leaders within the Trump Administration who are shaping the future of U.S. food policy. Speakers include Kyle Diamantas, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human [Read More …]

Registration for DairyTech 2025 is NOW OPEN!

June 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

With growing demands for efficiency, traceability, and environmental responsibility, the dairy industry must adapt to new challenges and opportunities at every point along the supply chain. The International Dairy Foods Association and Ever.Ag are pleased to announce [Read More …]

Fourth Annual DairyTech Conference to Advance Food & Beverage Supply Chain of the Future

June 26, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and Ever.Ag are excited to announce that registration for the fourth annual DairyTech conference opens today. The event will bring together industry leaders, innovators and experts to explore the latest innovations [Read More …]

Learn about the future of FDA food facility inspections and compliance trends at Regulatory RoundUP virtual conference!

June 20, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Join us in July to hear more about food facility inspections and modernization from Michael (Mick) Dutcher, Deputy Association Commissioner for Food Products with the FDA Office of Inspections and Investigations. This virtual conference is [Read More …]

41st Annual IDFA Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party Delights Thousands on National Mall

June 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Thousands of ice cream enthusiasts—including members of Congress, federal officials, and Capitol Hill staff—came together yesterday at the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 41st Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party. Held at Union Square Park on [Read More …]

IDFA serves thousands in its 41st Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party

June 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association hosted its 41st annual Capitol Hill ice cream party and ice cream social yesterday at Union Square Park, serving thousands of members of Congress and staff with 940 gallons of [Read More …]

IDFA Names Adam Tarr Vice President of Legislative Affairs

IDFA Names Andrew Jerome Senior Vice President, Strategic Communications, and Executive Director of the IDFA Foundation

Agropur Leader Recognized with 2026 IDFA Food Safety Leadership Award

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

IDFA Applauds USDA Award of $11 Million to DBII Grant Program

Leveraging Consultants to Strengthen Dairy Operations

New Dietary Guidelines Affirm Dairy’s Central Role in a Healthy Diet and Recommend Dairy Products at All Healthy Fat Levels

2025: One of American Dairy’s Strongest Years

IDFA Women’s Summit

IDFA Celebrates Final Passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

IDFA Recognizes Five Federal Officials for Exceptional Support of U.S. Dairy

IDFA Recognizes Five Federal Officials for Exceptional Support of U.S. Dairy at Annual Holiday Celebration

Upcoming training and education opportunities for IDFA members

IDFA Urges Against Premature Establishment of Regulatory Definition for Ultra-Processed Foods

IDFA Grateful to Trump Administration for Efforts to Strengthen Trade

IDFA Statement on MAHA Commission Strategy to End Childhood Chronic Disease

Dairy Companies Slash Added Sugars by Nearly 60% in School Milk as New School Year Begins

30 Emerging Leaders from IDFA Member Companies Selected for NextGen Leadership Program Cohort 7

IDFA Announces Dairy Forum 2026 — UNITED FOR DAIRY

IDFA Testifies on the Global Nonfat Milk Solids Market at the U.S. International Trade Commission

Learn about the supply chain of the future at DairyTech 2025!

IDFA Applauds Administration’s Announcement of Framework Agreement with Indonesia

Butterfat on the Rise

Statement from IDFA on Nomination of Julie Callahan to Serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator for USTR

What’s next for federal food safety, labeling and nutrition policies? Find out at IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP

Registration for DairyTech 2025 is NOW OPEN!

Fourth Annual DairyTech Conference to Advance Food & Beverage Supply Chain of the Future

Learn about the future of FDA food facility inspections and compliance trends at Regulatory RoundUP virtual conference!

41st Annual IDFA Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party Delights Thousands on National Mall

IDFA serves thousands in its 41st Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party

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