International Dairy Foods Association

Dairy Industry Welcomes New Dietary Guidelines That Embrace Dairy’s Central Role in a Healthy Diet and Recommend More Dairy Consumption Across Key Demographics

December 30, 2020 International Dairy Foods Association

The International Dairy Foods Association, representing all segments in the U.S. dairy industry, applauded the release today of the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans affirming that dairy products will maintain their historically important role in federal nutrition recommendations, including recommending most Americans consume three servings of dairy each day. …

IDFA Recognizes Six Officials for Leadership, Positive Impact on U.S. Dairy

December 22, 2020 International Dairy Foods Association

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is recognizing six federal policymakers whose work has positively impacted the trajectory of U.S. dairy. …

IDFA News Release: Statement from Michael Dykes, DVM, on USDA School Meals Proposed Rule

November 25, 2020 International Dairy Foods Association

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today in support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s proposed rule that would maintain flexibility in USDA child nutrition program meal requirements related to milk: …

In Comments to USTR, IDFA Calls For Elimination of Longstanding Barriers to US Dairy Exports by Canada, EU and Other Nations

November 2, 2020 International Dairy Foods Association

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted a robust set of comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) regarding the National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report on Foreign Trade Barriers to U.S. Exports for 2021. Each year, USTR publishes the NTE Report to highlight barriers to U.S. exports of goods and services, U.S. foreign direct investment, and the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights. …

IDFA and Blimling Announce “The Dairy Download,” a Podcast With Sharp Market and Policy Insights

September 18, 2020 International Dairy Foods Association

The International Dairy Foods Association and Blimling and Associates are partnering to produce “The Dairy Download,” a new podcast for anyone who follows the twists and turns of the U.S. dairy industry. …