This group of emerging leaders was selected based on their experience and scope of responsibility within their organizations. They have been identified by their nominating companies as tomorrow’s industry leaders.
The bill reauthorizes federal child nutrition programs.
July 27, 2022
“Dairy farmers and processors across the nation pride themselves on providing nutritious, healthful foods. Milk provides 13 essential vitamins and nutrients, including three of the four deemed to be of public health concern. Milk also is the top source of calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin D in kids ages 2 to18."
USDA will pump an additional $4.3 billion into school and child care meals this school year.
July 22, 2022
IDFA applauded USDA for taking the significant boost in funding provided by the bipartisan Keep Kids Fed Act and adding what resources they could to truly bolster the balance sheets of school meals professionals dealing with inflationary pressures.
The former Speaker of the House of Representatives will be joined by Linda Clemons, global sales and nonverbal communications expert; Robin Sharma, leadership expert and best-selling author; David Portalatin, food industry advisor for NPD Group; and Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the IDFA.
The panel will address Canada’s ongoing refusal to meet its USMCA dairy trade obligations.
May 25, 2022
On May 25, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applauded the U.S. government’s announcement that it would once again initiate consultations, the first step in a formal dispute settlement case, over Canada’s continued manipulation of dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs) in violation of Canada’s commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
The event brings together thousands of guests, including members of Congress and officials from the executive branch, to showcase America’s favorite frozen treat.
May 25, 2022
The party has been an essential summertime event for members of Congress, their families, Capitol Hill staff and many other special guests since it began in 1983.
IDFA, USDEC and NMPF are asking for swift response from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
May 16, 2022
The Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), speaking on behalf of the U.S. dairy supply chain, said on May 16 that it rejects the government of Canada’s changes to how dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs) are allocated under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
The decision comes after weeks of advocacy by IDFA and other dairy organizations, as well as bipartisan outreach and proposed legislation by members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
April 19, 2022
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said it is celebrating the decision by New York Mayor Eric Adams to allow New York City public schools to continue to serve nutritious low-fat and fat-free flavored milk with school meals.
The Ice Cream Club’s Purple Daze is named Most Innovative Ice Cream Flavor, while Strawberry Cheesecake Twist Cone from Wells Enterprises takes home Most Innovative Ice Cream Novelty honor.
April 1, 2022
Innovative ice cream and cultured dairy products inspired by classic comfort food and international flavors shined this week at the International Dairy Foods Association's (IDFA) annual Innovative Ice Cream Flavor and Innovative Cultured Dairy Product competitions, co-sponsored by Dairy Foods magazine.
Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of IDFA, said the association’s efforts to reform the yogurt standard of identity will continue into a fifth decade.
March 22, 2022
On March 22, FDA provided a notice of a stay of the effectiveness of certain provisions of a final rule published in the Federal Register of June 11, 2021 (“Petition for an Administrative Stay of Action: Milk and Cream; Definitions and Standards of Identity for Yogurt, Lowfat Yogurt, and Nonfat Yogurt”).