International Dairy Foods Association

IDFA Supportive of Biden Administration School Meal Flexibilities, Calls on USDA to Put Policies in Place that Expand Dairy Offerings, Increase Meal Participation

February 7, 2022 The 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 (USDA) final rule maintaining low-fat, flavored milk and other needed flexibilities in USDA child nutrition program meal requirements through the 2023-2024 school year: …

Jeremy Travis, Vice President of Quality & Technical Services at Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. Receives IDFA’s 2022 Food Safety Leadership Award

February 2, 2022 International Dairy Foods Association

Jeremy Travis, Vice President of Quality & Technical Services at Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. received the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 2022 Food Safety Leadership Award during IDFA’s Dairy Forum today. The award, now in its sixth year, honors an individual, group or organization for demonstrating outstanding leadership directed at enhancing food safety within the dairy products industry. …

IDFA, Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM Form Joint Initiative to Advance U.S. Dairy Exports

February 2, 2022 International Dairy Foods Association

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the Port of Los Angeles, and CMA CGM — a world leader in shipping and logistics — announced today the formation of a Dairy Exports Working Group aimed at identifying and addressing supply chain issues hampering U.S. dairy product exports. The group will focus on seaports on the West Coast of the United States, where a majority of dairy products begin their export journey, as well as opportunities to streamline the movement of products from the interior of the United States to the West Coast. …

Global Dairy Associations Applaud USMCA Report Holding Canada to its Trade Obligations

January 7, 2022 International Dairy Foods Association

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the International Cheese Council of Canada (ICCC), the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ), and Eucolait applaud the findings of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s (USMCA) dispute panel on Canada’s administration of its dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs).  The USMCA panel – the first dispute panel to be established under the Agreement – found elements of Canada’s TRQ administration to be in breach of commitments under the Agreement and has recommended Canada amend its TRQ allocation regulations consistent with USMCA.  …

IDFA Recognizes Six Officials for Supporting U.S. Dairy

December 21, 2021 International Dairy Foods Association

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has recognized six individuals whose work in federal legislation and food and agricultural policy has helped to advance the economic impact of the U.S. dairy industry. …