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Featured session at Dairy Forum 2025: State of Women in Dairy — A Progress Report

December 23, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

In 2024, IDFA shared the first ever State of Women in Dairy survey readout, complete with key findings and recommendations for greater gender equality across the dairy sector. Join us at Dairy Forum next month [Read More …]

IDFA Statement on FDA’s Final Rule Defining ‘Healthy’

December 20, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Roberta Wagner, senior vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs at the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today in response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) final rule defining [Read More …]

Dairy Forum 2025

December 16, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Forum heads to San Antonio, Texas, in 2025 with the premier annual event for dairy industry leaders. Presented by the International Dairy Foods Association, Dairy Forum convenes more than 1,000 leaders from across the [Read More …]

Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference

December 16, 2024 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 …]

IDFA Recognizes 23 Dairy Business Operations with Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award

December 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognized 23 dairy business operations for their outstanding achievements and improvements in worker safety in 2023 with the IDFA Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award. This is the 21st year [Read More …]

Federal Dietary Committee Report Recommends 3 Servings of Dairy Per Day, Affirms Dairy’s Unique Role in Healthy Diets of Americans

December 12, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA Welcomes Strong Support for Dairy Nutrition, Questions Exclusion of Science Supporting Dairy at All Fat Levels The 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) today issued a final scientific report to the U.S. Departments of [Read More …]

IDFA Shares U.S. Dairy’s Priorities with Trump Administration

December 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Appeals to President-Elect’s Team to Help Create ‘New Golden Age’ for U.S. Dairy The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is sharing a comprehensive set of federal policy priorities today with President-Elect Trump’s transition team. IDFA [Read More …]

IDFA Presents Leadership Award to Six Federal Officials at Annual Celebration of Dairy Reception

December 10, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognized six distinguished individuals for their exceptional contributions to food, nutrition, agricultural policymaking and ongoing support of the dairy industry. During IDFA’s annual Celebration of Dairy, held at [Read More …]

Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference

December 10, 2024 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 market [Read More …]

IDFA Presents Leadership Award to Six Federal Officials at Annual Celebration of Dairy Reception

December 6, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today recognized six distinguished individuals for their exceptional contributions to food, nutrition, agricultural policymaking and ongoing support of the dairy industry. During IDFA’s annual Celebration of Dairy, held at [Read More …]

Spread the News: Butter & Cheese Consumption at Record Highs as U.S. Demand for Dairy Spikes in 2023

December 6, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

New USDA Report shows per-capita consumption of butter and cheese at record highs as total dairy consumption matches historical high Some say it’s butter late than never. Others say dairy is melting the competition. However you choose [Read More …]

Butter & Cheese Consumption at Record Highs as U.S. Demand for Dairy Spikes in 2023

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

New USDA Report shows per-capita consumption of butter and cheese at record highs as total dairy consumption matches historical high Some say it’s butter late than never. Others say dairy is melting the competition. However you choose [Read More …]

Dairy Forum heads to San Antonio

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Forum heads to San Antonio, Texas, in 2025 with the premier annual event for dairy industry leaders. Presented by the International Dairy Foods Association, Dairy Forum convenes more than 1,000 leaders from across the [Read More …]

Statement from IDFA President & CEO Michael Dykes, D.V.M. on President-Elect Trump’s Nominations to Lead USDA and HHS

November 26, 2024 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 on the nominations of Brooke Rollins and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. by President-elect Donald Trump to lead [Read More …]

Bags, Boards, and Big Impact

November 20, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Don’t miss the first annual IDFA Foundation Cornhole Fundraiser at Dairy Forum 2025! Whether you’re a cornhole pro or a first-timer, this event is for everyone! Play solo or as a duo in a round-robin [Read More …]

SNAP Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive Program Expands to 1150 Stores in 32 States by 2025 with Award to Auburn Hunger Solutions Institute

November 20, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently awarded a grant to Auburn University’s Hunger Solutions Institute (HSI) to significantly expand the Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives Projects (HFMI) to more than 1,150 retail stores in 32 states [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Investment in Organic Dairy Promotion

November 8, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) this week announced the launch of the Organic Dairy Product Promotion (ODPP) program, allocating $15 million to expand access to organic dairy products in educational [Read More …]

IDFA’s Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling Webinar Series

November 8, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

November 13-14, 2024 | 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. Eastern Only ONE WEEK left to register for IDFA’s popular “Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling” webinar series! Join us to hear the most up-to-date, essential information you [Read More …]

IDFA Women’s Summit

November 8, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Know Your Worth The 2025 IDFA Women’s Summit will celebrate and empower women in the dairy industry. The Summit will convene rising and established leaders to continue building their leadership skills, advocate on behalf of dairy’s top policy priorities, and [Read More …]

IDFA to DGAC: Where Is The Science?

November 5, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

IDFA Calls For Transparency and Accountability in the Dietary Guidelines Process Ahead of the final public meeting of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC), the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is raising concerns about the [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Investment in Organic Dairy Promotion

November 1, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) this week announced the launch of the Organic Dairy Product Promotion (ODPP) program, allocating $15 million to expand access to organic dairy products in educational [Read More …]

Take the Second Annual State of Women in Dairy Survey

October 28, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA released the second-annual State of Women in Dairy Survey! We are committed to contributing to a culture that facilitates advancement for women in the dairy industry. Last year, IDFA released the first-ever State of [Read More …]

IDFA Advances U.S. Dairy Trade through National Trade Estimate Report

October 24, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Urges Administration to Take Early Action to Protect USMCA The United States exports approximately $8 billion in dairy products to 145 countries around the world every year, which amounts to approximately one day’s worth of [Read More …]

IDFA to DGAC: Where Is The Science? IDFA Calls For Transparency and Accountability in the Dietary Guidelines Process

October 23, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Ahead of the final public meeting of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC), the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is raising concerns about the need for additional transparency and accountability in the DGAC process. In formal [Read More …]

IDFA Women in Dairy Network Wins IDF Innovation Award for Women’s Empowerment

October 23, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) today awarded the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Women in Dairy network with the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards for Innovation in Women Empowerment. The awards celebrate the global dairy sector’s commitment to innovation, [Read More …]

88% of Parents Want Whole and 2% Milk in School Meals

October 22, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Nine in ten parents serve whole or 2% milk to their children at home, and 81% support Congress passing legislation to allow schools to serve the same options As the nation celebrates National School Lunch [Read More …]

IDFA Launches Second Annual State of Women in Dairy Survey

October 21, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

TAKE SURVEY IDFA is excited to be releasing the second-annual State of Women in Dairy Survey! We are committed to contributing to a culture that facilitates advancement for women in the dairy industry. Last year, [Read More …]

Added Sugar in School Milk Plummets 10% Since Introduction of IDFA’s Healthy School Milk Commitment

October 16, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Added Sugar Reductions by School Milk Processors Removed 2.7 Billion Grams of Sugar Between 2023-2024 As National School Lunch Week begins, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) reports that its Healthy School Milk Commitment is [Read More …]

IDFA Welcomes End to Port Strike, Urges Administration to Remain Engaged Through Resolution of Contract Negotiations

October 10, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) strike at 36 United States Maritime Alliance, Ltd. (USMX) terminals will end following a tentative agreement on wages and the resumption of negotiations on a new contract between ILA and [Read More …]

International Dairy Foods Association Welcomes Samuel Alcaine, Ph.D., as Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs

October 4, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Jeffrey Cullen as Director of Video Production and Digital Communications The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is excited to announce the addition of two accomplished professionals to its team. Samuel Alcaine, Ph.D., will join IDFA [Read More …]

Featured session at Dairy Forum 2025: State of Women in Dairy — A Progress Report

IDFA Statement on FDA’s Final Rule Defining ‘Healthy’

Dairy Forum 2025

Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference

IDFA Recognizes 23 Dairy Business Operations with Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Award

Federal Dietary Committee Report Recommends 3 Servings of Dairy Per Day, Affirms Dairy’s Unique Role in Healthy Diets of Americans

IDFA Shares U.S. Dairy’s Priorities with Trump Administration

IDFA Presents Leadership Award to Six Federal Officials at Annual Celebration of Dairy Reception

Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference

IDFA Presents Leadership Award to Six Federal Officials at Annual Celebration of Dairy Reception

Spread the News: Butter & Cheese Consumption at Record Highs as U.S. Demand for Dairy Spikes in 2023

Butter & Cheese Consumption at Record Highs as U.S. Demand for Dairy Spikes in 2023

Dairy Forum heads to San Antonio

Statement from IDFA President & CEO Michael Dykes, D.V.M. on President-Elect Trump’s Nominations to Lead USDA and HHS

Bags, Boards, and Big Impact

SNAP Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive Program Expands to 1150 Stores in 32 States by 2025 with Award to Auburn Hunger Solutions Institute

IDFA Applauds USDA Investment in Organic Dairy Promotion

IDFA’s Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling Webinar Series

IDFA Women’s Summit

IDFA to DGAC: Where Is The Science?

IDFA Applauds USDA Investment in Organic Dairy Promotion

Take the Second Annual State of Women in Dairy Survey

IDFA Advances U.S. Dairy Trade through National Trade Estimate Report

IDFA to DGAC: Where Is The Science? IDFA Calls For Transparency and Accountability in the Dietary Guidelines Process

IDFA Women in Dairy Network Wins IDF Innovation Award for Women’s Empowerment

88% of Parents Want Whole and 2% Milk in School Meals

IDFA Launches Second Annual State of Women in Dairy Survey

Added Sugar in School Milk Plummets 10% Since Introduction of IDFA’s Healthy School Milk Commitment

IDFA Welcomes End to Port Strike, Urges Administration to Remain Engaged Through Resolution of Contract Negotiations

International Dairy Foods Association Welcomes Samuel Alcaine, Ph.D., as Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs

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