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Women in Dairy Virtual Networking Event: Spring Edition

April 11, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA is thrilled to host an exclusive, spring edition virtual networking opportunity on April 22 for members of the Women in Dairy network! This session offers a platform for you to expand your network and [Read More …]

Upcoming training and education opportunities for IDFA members

April 11, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

California Funding Opportunity for Food Processors — Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) The California Energy Commission (CEC) Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) provides grant funding to help food processors accelerate the adoption of advanced energy [Read More …]

Level Up Your Career With an Advanced Leadership and Management Certificate At The 2025 IDFA Leadership Symposium!

April 11, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The IDFA Leadership Symposium, presented in partnership with the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional and Executive Development at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, provides a forum for rising leaders to collaborate with fellow industry [Read More …]

IDFA Statement on the White House’s Reciprocal Tariff Announcement

April 4, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Becky Rasdall Vargas, senior vice president of trade and workforce policy at the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement in response to President Trump’s press briefing today on reciprocal tariffs: “The U.S. [Read More …]

Global Flavors and Spicy-Sweet Pairings Delight at 2025 IDFA Innovative Ice Cream Contests

April 4, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Welcome to the ultimate flavor face-off! America’s top new and prototype ice cream flavors and novelty products competed for the title of “Most Innovative” this week at the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) annual Innovative [Read More …]

U.S. Senate Hearing Highlights Broad, Bipartisan Support for Reinstating Whole and 2% Milk in Schools

April 3, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

In a hearing before the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee today, lawmakers, nutrition experts, and school officials emphasized the need to restore whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk to federal school meal programs. The focus of the hearing was [Read More …]

SNAP Incentives Gain Support as Senate and House Introduce Bipartisan Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program

April 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Bill Would Expand Access to Nutritious Dairy Products for Participants of SNAP A new dairy incentive program aimed at encouraging healthy behavior among people participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is gaining [Read More …]

LAST CHANCE to register for Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference!

March 28, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

We’re less than a week out from the premier event for makers of ice cream, frozen desserts, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, dips, and spreads, focusing specifically on innovations in research, technology, and emerging market [Read More …]

IDFA Leadership Symposium

March 27, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The IDFA Leadership Symposium, presented in partnership with the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional and Executive Development at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, provides a forum for rising leaders to collaborate with fellow industry [Read More …]

IDFA Leadership Symposium

March 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Overview The IDFA Leadership Symposium, presented in partnership with the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional and Executive Development at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, provides a forum for rising leaders to collaborate with fellow [Read More …]

U.S. Dollar Weakens; Consumer Food Purchasing Changes

March 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Quick Bites: Changes in Food Buying Habits Inflation continues to put pressure on American consumers — particularly those in the lower and middle classes. Although the most recent Consumer Price Index was slightly below expectations, it [Read More …]

Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference

March 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Overview The Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference is the premier event for makers of ice cream, frozen desserts, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, dips, and spreads, focusing specifically on innovations in research, technology, and emerging [Read More …]

Protect Dairy in SNAP – Contact Your State Legislators Today!

March 11, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, approximately 20 state legislatures are considering or proposing bills that would ask the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to restrict purchases of certain foods and beverages available to participants of the SNAP program in their states. [Read More …]

Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference

March 11, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference is the premier event for makers of ice cream, frozen desserts, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, dips, and spreads, focusing specifically on innovations in research, technology, and emerging market trends [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Urges Swift Resolution to Tariff Escalation with Canada, Mexico and China

March 6, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The United States levied new tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China last night, prompting China and Canada to announce new tariffs on U.S. exports including dairy products. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) [Read More …]

IDFA Praises Introduction of Bill to Reverse Cuts to WIC Milk and Dairy Benefits

February 27, 2025 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 following the introduction of the Protecting Mothers and Infants’ Access to Milk Act, which will return the maximum monthly allowance of [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Offers Congratulations to Jamieson Greer on Confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative

February 26, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Jamieson Greer as U.S. Trade Representative: “On behalf our nation’s dairy [Read More …]

What the MAHA Agenda Means for Dairy

February 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

U.S. Secretary of Heath and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has elevated the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, pledging to implement its agenda through federal policymaking, while Congress forms a MAHA Caucus to explore [Read More …]

In the Event of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement Visit

February 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Agricultural processors and producers are closely monitoring the shifting landscape of immigration enforcement policies nationwide. To address these concerns, IDFA is hosting an important and timely webinar, moderated by immigration attorneys Kerri-Ann Griggs and Eileen [Read More …]

Understanding MAHA: A new three-part webinar series for IDFA members

February 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has elevated the “Make America Healthy Again” movement and promised to implement some of the MAHA agenda via federal [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Companies and Retailers Team Up to Donate More than 200,000 Meals to Reduce Hunger in San Antonio

February 3, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The IDFA Foundation and more than a dozen leading U.S. dairy companies and food retailers teamed up today to deliver 3.5 truckloads of nutritious milk and dairy products and donate nearly $40,000 to the San [Read More …]

Blue Bell Creameries Recognized with 2025 IDFA Food Safety Leadership Award

January 30, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Blue Bell Creameries of Brenham, Texas was recognized today with the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 2025 Food Safety Leadership Award during IDFA’s Dairy Forum. The award, now in its ninth year, honors an individual, [Read More …]

Saputo USA Earns IDFA’s 2025 Workplace of the Year Award

January 30, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Saputo USA was recognized today with the second annual IDFA Workplace of the Year Award at IDFA’s Dairy Forum in San Antonio, Texas. The award, co-sponsored by IDFA and Dairy Processing magazine, is given each [Read More …]

Grotegut Dairy Farm Named 2025 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year

January 28, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

by Dairy Herd Management Magazine and International Dairy Foods Association Grotegut Dairy Farm of Newton, Wisc. was recognized today as the 2025 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year at the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Dairy [Read More …]

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

January 28, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Daragh Maccabee of Idaho Milk Products Named Chair of the IDFA Executive Council The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced new members of the organization’s Executive Council as well as new directors for the [Read More …]

Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference

January 27, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference is the premier event for makers of ice cream, frozen desserts, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, dips, and spreads, focusing specifically on innovations in research, technology, and emerging market [Read More …]

IDFA’s Michael Dykes and Becky Rasdall Vargas Reappointed to USDA and USTR Trade Advisory Committees

January 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Trade Representative announced the reappointment of Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), and Becky Rasdall Vargas, IDFA senior vice president [Read More …]

Women in Dairy Virtual Networking Event: Spring Edition

Upcoming training and education opportunities for IDFA members

Level Up Your Career With an Advanced Leadership and Management Certificate At The 2025 IDFA Leadership Symposium!

IDFA Statement on the White House’s Reciprocal Tariff Announcement

Global Flavors and Spicy-Sweet Pairings Delight at 2025 IDFA Innovative Ice Cream Contests

U.S. Senate Hearing Highlights Broad, Bipartisan Support for Reinstating Whole and 2% Milk in Schools

SNAP Incentives Gain Support as Senate and House Introduce Bipartisan Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program

LAST CHANCE to register for Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference!

IDFA Leadership Symposium

IDFA Leadership Symposium

U.S. Dollar Weakens; Consumer Food Purchasing Changes

Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference

Protect Dairy in SNAP – Contact Your State Legislators Today!

Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference

U.S. Dairy Urges Swift Resolution to Tariff Escalation with Canada, Mexico and China

IDFA Praises Introduction of Bill to Reverse Cuts to WIC Milk and Dairy Benefits

U.S. Dairy Offers Congratulations to Jamieson Greer on Confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative

What the MAHA Agenda Means for Dairy

In the Event of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement Visit

Understanding MAHA: A new three-part webinar series for IDFA members

U.S. Dairy Companies and Retailers Team Up to Donate More than 200,000 Meals to Reduce Hunger in San Antonio

Blue Bell Creameries Recognized with 2025 IDFA Food Safety Leadership Award

Saputo USA Earns IDFA’s 2025 Workplace of the Year Award

Grotegut Dairy Farm Named 2025 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year

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

Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference

IDFA’s Michael Dykes and Becky Rasdall Vargas Reappointed to USDA and USTR Trade Advisory Committees

Unleash Your Limitless Potential at Dairy Forum 2025

Dairy Holiday Products & Flavors

IDFA to host Women’s Summit March 10-12

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