The International Dairy Federation (IDF) awarded the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Women in Dairy network with the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards for Innovation in Women Empowerment.

Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” Dairy Foods is proud to highlight and celebrate 10 fascinating women working in the multifaceted dairy industry who are carving out their own unique path to success.

Product features the work of entrepreneurial female artist, Camila Rose, as part of its first pack in the series.  

From an early age, the following six women have been involved with the dairy industry for most of their lives. Running around her parents’ dairy farm, Venae Watts, fifth-generation owner of Minerva Dairy, Minerva, Ohio, recalls her first job was to add up the milk tickets from the receiving bay. 

Michael Dykes discussed IDFA's commitment to professional development and empowerment for all people throughout their careers on Oct. 19 at the 2023 IDFA World Dairy Summit in Chicago.

All will work in tandem with fellow industry leaders on shaping key strategies and initiatives to support and advance the food industry as a whole.

The McLean, Va.-based Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA), along with its Women’s Alliance Network (WAN), announced the application period for the biennial Red Circle Awards is now open for submissions.

In a May 19 Zoom discussion — the latest in FORTUNE’s Most Powerful Women “conversations with” series — Beth Ford, CEO of Arden Hills, Minn.-based cooperative Land O’Lakes Inc., stressed that employees need to come first during the current coronavirus crisis.

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.