IDFA Comments on the FDA’s Draft Guidance on the ‘Labeling of Plant-Based Milk Alternatives and Voluntary Nutrient Statements

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted comments to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in support of the agency’s position that consumers need additional clarity on the labels of plant-based “milk” alternatives, such as “soy milk” and “almond milk,” to more easily discern when these beverages are nutritionally different from milk.

IDFA Applauds U.S. Government Action at Dispute Hearings to Resolve Canadian TRQ Administration Issues

The governments of the United States and Canada yesterday concluded an oral hearing on the dispute between the two countries related to Canada’s unwillingness to administer dairy tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) in compliance with the country’s obligations under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). IDFA Vice President of Trade Policy and International Affairs Becky Rasdall issued the following quote applauding the work of the U.S. Trade Representative to bring Canada into compliance with USMCA:

IDFA Announces Key Staff Promotions

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced the promotion of four staff members.

IDFA Announces Dairy Forum 2024 — ELEVATE

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is excited to announce that registration for Dairy Forum 2024 is open.

Statement from the International Dairy Foods Association on the Confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture at the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement on the confirmation of Xochitl Torres Small as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: