The scientists requested that the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services consider lifting the limits placed on saturated fat intake for the upcoming 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines.
March 3, 2020
In a consensus statement, a group of established U.S. and international nutrition scientists, including three former members of the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, requested the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services give serious and immediate consideration to lifting the limits placed on saturated fat intake for the upcoming 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
The group will spend time on Capitol Hill urging lawmakers to increase funding for the SNAP milk incentive program, continue important research and collaboration on ice cream food waste solutions, and more.
February 26, 2020
On Feb. 26, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said dairy industry leaders from across the country were in Washington, D.C., to urge congressional leaders and appropriators to fund important research, a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) milk incentive pilot program, and dairy standards modernization at the FDA in fiscal year (FY) 2021.
The association’s latest report says almost every US household buys from the dairy and frozen departments annually.
February 24, 2020
The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA), Harrisburg, Pa., recently released the “NFRA 2019 State of the Industry Report,” which shows that today's dairy and frozen departments are clearly connecting with shoppers.
One-hundred daily winners will receive Prairie Farms dairy prize packages.
January 26, 2020
The Super Bowl is almost here, and Edwardsville, Ill.-based Prairie Farms said it is celebrating by inviting consumers to join the company’s “MOOvement” and sign up to win free dairy products.
Left to be fully resolved is how China will fulfill its commitment to purchase large quantities of U.S. agriculture products, including dairy.
January 15, 2020
According to multiple news outlets, President Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed a "Phase One" trade deal on Jan. 15. Reaction from major dairy organizations was mostly positive.
The federation calls attention to the importance of animal welfare in ingredient sourcing.
January 9, 2020
Iconic, a protein drink manufacturer based in Santa Monica, Calif., said it spearheaded the Grass Fed Federation, a collection of brands that prioritize the humane treatment of animals that are raised for food.
The network aims to expand the presence and influence of women in the dairy industry.
January 7, 2020
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced the launch of the Women in Dairy Network to support a stronger, more diverse future for U.S. dairy.