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International Dairy Foods Association Welcomes Samuel Alcaine, Ph.D. and Jeffrey Cullen

October 3, 2024 The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is excited to announce the addition of two accomplished professionals to its team. Samuel Alcaine, Ph.D., will join IDFA as vice president of regulatory and scientific affairs, and Jeffrey Cullen will take on the role of director of video production and digital communications. These additions further strengthen IDFA’s ability to deliver exceptional value and support to its members. …

IDFA Opens Nominations for Annual Industry Awards to Honor Dairy Industry’s Top Leaders

August 19, 2024 The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA),

The award will be given to an outstanding IDFA member company that has implemented policies to promote a positive workplace experience for employees. Award recipients will be recognized for their efforts to support women and minorities, create cultures of inclusiveness and respect, support professional development, established paid parental leave and flexible work hours, and gender pay equality, among other criteria. …

Back to School: Less than 1% of School Milk is Lactose-Free but Parents Want More Lactose-Free Options for Kids

August 8, 2024 The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)

An analysis of milk sales across all major sales channels shows that U.S. schools are falling short in making lactose-free milk options available to students. Obstacles like mandatory doctor’s notes, a lack of reimbursements for lactose-free purchases from the federal government, and inadequate nutrition recommendations that shortchange child nutrition are at issue. …

IDFA Elevates Member Impact, Promotes Herrick

August 7, 2024 The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)

Matt Herrick will coordinate efforts across the association to drive policy, advocacy, communications, and social impact strategies in coordination with IDFA’s Executive Team members and subject matter experts. Herrick previously served as Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications. He will continue to oversee public affairs, communications, and manage the IDFA Foundation, in addition to these new responsibilities. He will continue to report to IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes, D.V.M. …

IDFA Announces Key Staff Promotions

July 9, 2024 The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)

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