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IDFA’s 40th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party Draws More Than 1,000 Members of Congress and Congressional Staff

June 17, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today hosted more than 1,000 members of Congress and congressional staff at its 40th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party—Washington’s must-attend summertime event. IDFA staff and leaders from U.S. ice [Read More …]

IDFA Celebrating 40th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party on June 12

June 12, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) will celebrate its 40th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party this week, bringing together thousands of guests, including members of Congress and officials from the executive branch, in a [Read More …]

Is Dairy Right for You? 5 Ways to Dial Up Your Diet with Dairy

June 10, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy gets a bad rap sometimes, but the truth is, dairy is central to healthy diets for people of all ages, backgrounds, income levels, and nutritional needs. This June Dairy Month, let’s explore five surprising [Read More …]

Explore 5 Ways Dairy is Strengthening Diets in Communities

June 4, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Dear Dairy Community, This June Dairy Month, IDFA will share information, resources, and surprising facts about how dairy can fit into the diets and lifestyles of Americans of all ages, from all backgrounds and communities, [Read More …]

IDFA Urges DGAC To Enhance Dairy’s Role in Healthy Diets and Improve Access to Dairy for All Americans

June 4, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA’s comments to the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee highlighted the latest science on dairy fats and the importance of dairy nutrition to all Americans The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted comments to the [Read More …]

‘Add Milk!’ Program to Launch in Mother’s Nutritional Center Stores Across Southern California

May 30, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive Project titled “Add Milk!” provides a dollar-for-dollar match to SNAP participants who purchase nutrient-dense, non-fat and low-fat (1%) milk products, including lactose-free options A nutrition incentive program that helps low-income [Read More …]

Digital Transformation in Dairy Retail

May 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

With advancements in technology and innovations in digital retail and marketing, it is becoming easier and easier for consumers to find the products they need online. As online retail becomes more prevalent, what does that [Read More …]

IDFA Pleased With SNAP Dairy Incentive Expansion in House Ag Committee Farm Bill

May 27, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. House Agriculture Committee today approved its version of a 2024 Farm Bill. Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement on the bill: “IDFA [Read More …]

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Announces 1 Human Case of H5N1

May 24, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Earlier today, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) announced a case of influenza A (H5) virus identified in a Michigan farmworker who had regular exposure to livestock infected with influenza A (H5). [Read More …]

What’s the Scoop? IDFA Releases New Ice Cream Trends Survey with America’s Top Flavors, Toppings, and Ways to Eat Ice Cream

May 23, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

‘Rocky Road’ is how most Americans describe Congress in an ice cream flavor National Ice Cream Month will be here before you know it! In celebration of America’s favorite frozen treat, the International Dairy Foods [Read More …]

Study Reveals Reasons Why Some Americans Lack Adequate Dairy Nutrition

May 17, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Offers Roadmap to Better Diet Quality Many Americans recognize dairy as a cornerstone of a healthy diet but continue to fall short of recommended daily intake as endorsed by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. An [Read More …]

Join us for the 40th annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party

May 16, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

IDFA’s Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party has been an essential warm weather event for members of Congress, their families, Capitol Hill staff and many other special guests since it began in 1983. The celebration on [Read More …]

IDFA Celebrating the 40th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party on June 12th

May 15, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced today that the Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party will celebrate its 40th year in June as Washington’s most popular warm weather celebration. The party on the National Mall just outside [Read More …]

U.S. Dairy Companies Donate 53,000 Meals and a Truckload of Milk to Reduce Hunger in Savannah

May 9, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The IDFA Foundation and several leading dairy companies donated a truckload of milk and $10,000 to Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia food bank today to address hunger in the greater Savannah area. The donations were [Read More …]

IDFA to host virtual networking for Women in Dairy network

May 3, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA is thrilled to host an exclusive virtual networking opportunity on May 22, 2024 for members of the Women in Dairy network! This session offers time and a platform for you to connect with fellow [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Final School Meal Rule for Maintaining Dairy Options, Preserving Flavored Milk for All Grades

April 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA pleased to see USDA adopt a more attainable sodium target that preserves cheese as a nutritious meat alternative Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), issued a statement [Read More …]

IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP

April 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP virtual conference returns this summer with a jam-packed lineup of current and former federal regulatory officials and regulatory experts from IDFA and other organizations serving the food, beverage and nutrition sector. This [Read More …]

IDFA Applauds USDA Final School Meal Rule

April 25, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Maintaining Dairy Options, Preserving Flavored Milk for All Grades IDFA pleased to see USDA adopt a more attainable sodium target that preserves cheese as a nutritious meat alternative. Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of [Read More …]

FDA Reaffirms that Pasteurization Is Effective Against HPAI, Commercial Milk Supply Safe

April 25, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Joint Statement from the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed again today that pasteurization of milk consistent with the federal Grade “A” Pasteurized [Read More …]

USTR Supply Chain Resilience Objectives Overlook

April 25, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Need for Comprehensive and Competitive U.S. Trade Policy The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted written comments to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on the administration’s objective to develop strategies that support and [Read More …]

USDA Confirms HPAI Cases in Dairy Herds in NC and SD

April 15, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Pasteurized Milk and Dairy Remain Safe for Consumers The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (H5N1) virus in two additional dairy herds in North Carolina and South Dakota. The USDA [Read More …]

Bakery-Derived Flavors and Florals Delight at 2024 Innovative Ice Cream and Cultured Dairy Product Contests

April 11, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

Windy Knoll Farm Market’s Peanut Butter Overload Declared Most Innovative Ice Cream Flavor; Banana Pudding Eclair from Hershey’s Ice Cream Takes Home Honor of Most Innovative Ice Cream Novelty Innovative ice cream and cultured dairy [Read More …]

IDFA & NMPF Concerned with Consequences of Final WIC Rule Reducing Access to Dairy

April 10, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) expressed disappointment in the final rule released today to update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC), which [Read More …]

IDFA: One Human Case Confirmed

April 3, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued two important updates on the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) (H5N1) virus in dairy cattle as well as [Read More …]

IDFA Accepting Applications for 2024 Workplace Safety Excellence Awards

March 29, 2024 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today began accepting applications for the Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards. Now in its 21st year, the awards honor dairy processing facilities and trucking operations for outstanding worker safety [Read More …]

IDFA Expands Executive Team Roles

March 18, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Tom Wojno, Becky Rasdall, and Colin Newman, and Recognizes Retirement of Executive Neil Moran IDFA adds Becky Rasdall to the Executive Team and expands the responsibilities of Tom Wojno and Colin Newman. The International Dairy [Read More …]

IDFA Relaunches Live and Active Cultures Seal for Yogurt and Cultured Dairy Product Makers to Showcase Benefits of Gut Health

March 14, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

IDFA’s LAC Seal is the only widely recognized, independent verification of live and active yogurt cultures in the marketplace To help consumers better identify yogurt, frozen yogurt, and other cultured dairy products containing live and [Read More …]

Statement from Michael Dykes on Passage of the FY2024 Appropriations Bill for USDA, FDA, and Related Agencies

March 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

The U.S. Congress this week passed fiscal year 2024 (FY2024) appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. The bill includes several provisions aimed at promoting dairy’s nutritional importance in the [Read More …]

IDFA Relaunches Live and Active Cultures Seal for Yogurt and Cultured Dairy Product Makers

March 13, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Showcase Benefits of Gut Health IDFA’s LAC Seal is the only widely recognized, independent verification of live and active yogurt cultures in the marketplace To help consumers better identify yogurt, frozen yogurt, and other cultured [Read More …]

A Call for Trade Reform for U.S. Dairy: If Not Now, Then When?

March 12, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Last week’s World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference (MC13) ended without significant progress on WTO reform for agriculture, a binding dispute settlement system, or improved market access for U.S. dairy exporters—an unsurprising result that reflects [Read More …]

IDFA’s 40th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party Draws More Than 1,000 Members of Congress and Congressional Staff

IDFA Celebrating 40th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party on June 12

Is Dairy Right for You? 5 Ways to Dial Up Your Diet with Dairy

Explore 5 Ways Dairy is Strengthening Diets in Communities

IDFA Urges DGAC To Enhance Dairy’s Role in Healthy Diets and Improve Access to Dairy for All Americans

‘Add Milk!’ Program to Launch in Mother’s Nutritional Center Stores Across Southern California

Digital Transformation in Dairy Retail

IDFA Pleased With SNAP Dairy Incentive Expansion in House Ag Committee Farm Bill

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Announces 1 Human Case of H5N1

What’s the Scoop? IDFA Releases New Ice Cream Trends Survey with America’s Top Flavors, Toppings, and Ways to Eat Ice Cream

Study Reveals Reasons Why Some Americans Lack Adequate Dairy Nutrition

Join us for the 40th annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party

IDFA Celebrating the 40th Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party on June 12th

U.S. Dairy Companies Donate 53,000 Meals and a Truckload of Milk to Reduce Hunger in Savannah

IDFA to host virtual networking for Women in Dairy network

IDFA Applauds USDA Final School Meal Rule for Maintaining Dairy Options, Preserving Flavored Milk for All Grades

IDFA’s Regulatory RoundUP

IDFA Applauds USDA Final School Meal Rule

FDA Reaffirms that Pasteurization Is Effective Against HPAI, Commercial Milk Supply Safe

USTR Supply Chain Resilience Objectives Overlook

USDA Confirms HPAI Cases in Dairy Herds in NC and SD

Bakery-Derived Flavors and Florals Delight at 2024 Innovative Ice Cream and Cultured Dairy Product Contests

IDFA & NMPF Concerned with Consequences of Final WIC Rule Reducing Access to Dairy

IDFA: One Human Case Confirmed

IDFA Accepting Applications for 2024 Workplace Safety Excellence Awards

IDFA Expands Executive Team Roles

IDFA Relaunches Live and Active Cultures Seal for Yogurt and Cultured Dairy Product Makers to Showcase Benefits of Gut Health

Statement from Michael Dykes on Passage of the FY2024 Appropriations Bill for USDA, FDA, and Related Agencies

IDFA Relaunches Live and Active Cultures Seal for Yogurt and Cultured Dairy Product Makers

A Call for Trade Reform for U.S. Dairy: If Not Now, Then When?

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