International Dairy Foods Association

Mike Reidy of Leprino Foods Receives Inaugural IDFA Legends in Leadership Award

January 25, 2019 International Dairy Foods Association

Mike Reidy, senior vice president – corporate affairs of Leprino Foods Company and outgoing chairman of the International Dairy Foods Association, received a standing ovation when he accepted the inaugural IDFA Legends in Leadership Award during the association’s annual Dairy Forum this week in Orlando, Florida. IDFA created the award to honor individuals who provide outstanding service to IDFA and the dairy industry throughout their careers. …

McKinsey & Company Study Provides Winning Growth Formula for Dairy

January 24, 2019 International Dairy Foods Association

Modest growth forecasts, shifting consumer tastes and increased domestic competition mean dairy executives will need to look for new models at home and abroad to capture growth, according to new research from McKinsey & Company released today at Dairy Forum 2019 in Orlando, Florida. …

IDFA Names new Executive Council, Outlines Enhanced Governance Structure

January 7, 2019 International Dairy Foods Association

“As the preeminent advocacy and membership-driven organization supporting the dairy foods business, the International Dairy Foods Association has worked for the last 30-plus years to advance and protect our industry, while acting as a trusted advocate for our members’ regulatory, legislative and communications needs,” explained Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of IDFA. “Like our industry, however, the needs of dairy processing companies and suppliers are changing and growing. As our industry and the needs of our members evolve, so must IDFA. …

IDFA Commends Ag Committee Leaders for Farm Bill that Improves Dairy Risk Management, Boosts Milk Consumption

December 19, 2018 International Dairy Foods Association

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) commended House and Senate Agriculture Committee leaders for releasing the 2018 Farm Bill, which would allow greater access to risk management tools for dairy foods companies and farmers to address price fluctuations. …