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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 …]

Unleash Your Limitless Potential at Dairy Forum 2025

January 2, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 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 …]

Dairy Holiday Products & Flavors

December 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The holiday season is here! What holiday trends impact consumer demand for dairy? How does dairy show up in delicious holiday delights? Listen to this week’s episode of The Dairy Download as we talk with [Read More …]

IDFA to host Women’s Summit March 10-12

December 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Registration for the 2025 IDFA Women’s Summit is now open! The Summit will bring together rising and established leaders from across the dairy supply chain to network, build leadership skills, and advocate for dairy in [Read More …]

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 …]

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

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

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