The panel will address Canada’s ongoing refusal to meet its USMCA dairy trade obligations.
May 25, 2022
On May 25, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applauded the U.S. government’s announcement that it would once again initiate consultations, the first step in a formal dispute settlement case, over Canada’s continued manipulation of dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs) in violation of Canada’s commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
The event brings together thousands of guests, including members of Congress and officials from the executive branch, to showcase America’s favorite frozen treat.
May 25, 2022
The party has been an essential summertime event for members of Congress, their families, Capitol Hill staff and many other special guests since it began in 1983.
IDFA, USDEC and NMPF are asking for swift response from the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
May 16, 2022
The Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), speaking on behalf of the U.S. dairy supply chain, said on May 16 that it rejects the government of Canada’s changes to how dairy tariff rate quotas (TRQs) are allocated under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
The decision comes after weeks of advocacy by IDFA and other dairy organizations, as well as bipartisan outreach and proposed legislation by members of the U.S. House of Representatives.
April 19, 2022
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said it is celebrating the decision by New York Mayor Eric Adams to allow New York City public schools to continue to serve nutritious low-fat and fat-free flavored milk with school meals.
The Ice Cream Club’s Purple Daze is named Most Innovative Ice Cream Flavor, while Strawberry Cheesecake Twist Cone from Wells Enterprises takes home Most Innovative Ice Cream Novelty honor.
April 1, 2022
Innovative ice cream and cultured dairy products inspired by classic comfort food and international flavors shined this week at the International Dairy Foods Association's (IDFA) annual Innovative Ice Cream Flavor and Innovative Cultured Dairy Product competitions, co-sponsored by Dairy Foods magazine.
Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of IDFA, said the association’s efforts to reform the yogurt standard of identity will continue into a fifth decade.
March 22, 2022
On March 22, FDA provided a notice of a stay of the effectiveness of certain provisions of a final rule published in the Federal Register of June 11, 2021 (“Petition for an Administrative Stay of Action: Milk and Cream; Definitions and Standards of Identity for Yogurt, Lowfat Yogurt, and Nonfat Yogurt”).
Now in their 19th year, the awards honor dairy processing facilities and trucking operations for outstanding worker safety performance and management.
March 15, 2022
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said it is accepting applications for the Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards. Now in its 19th year, the awards honor dairy processing facilities and trucking operations for outstanding worker safety performance and management.
The national Morning Consult poll was commissioned by IDFA.
March 3, 2022
Voters in New York City and across the country widely support offering low-fat flavored milk in public school meals, according to a new Morning Consult national tracking poll commissioned by the Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, meanwhile, said it eagerly anticipates working with Califf to enforce the agency’s own standards on the labeling of imitation dairy products.
February 15, 2022
The Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), Madison, Wis., both issued statements on the Feb. 15 confirmation of Dr. Robert Califf as FDA commissioner.