Articles Tagged with ''IDFA's Dairy Forum''

Sue Taylor of Leprino Foods receives IDFA Laureate Award

The award was presented on Jan. 25 during the association’s annual Dairy Forum.

January 25, 2021

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., said it recognized the remarkable leadership of Sue Taylor, former vice president of dairy economics and policy for Leprino Foods Co., by honoring her with the IDFA Laureate Award.

Video: Hear Charlie Cook, editor and publisher of the Cook Political Report, speak with IDFA

Cook will be a featured speaker at Dairy Forum 2018.

December 12, 2017

Charlie Cook, editor and publisher of the Cook Political Report and a featured speaker at Dairy Forum 2018, spoke with Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of IDFA, about the factors that will most likely affect the midterm elections. He also shared what he thinks dairy leaders need to know before making decisions and planning for the year ahead. Watch the video here.

Washington merry-go-round

IDFA taps Monsanto exec to lead the association

At Monsanto, Dykes was responsible for developing and implementing government relations strategies that included agricultural biotechnology policy.

August 31, 2016

Michael D. Dykes will become the new president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association beginning in January.

3-day membrane forum presented 24 sessions

August 12, 2016

Speakers at the Membrane Technology Forum (membraneforum.com) in June presented important concepts and ideas in processing, from fundamentals of membrane technology to fouling and cleaning.

Honors & Awards

IDFA honors cheesemaker Fritz Leeman of Brewster Dairy

Brewster Dairy is the largest manufacturer of Swiss cheese in the United States.

March 2, 2015

Fritz Leeman, owner of Brewster Dairy Inc., Brewster, Ohio, received the NCI Laureate Award from the National Cheese Institute. Hilmar Jerseys was honored for excellence in farming.

The Boca Raton address

IDFA’s Tipton says ‘It’s time to push the envelope on dairy policy, regulations and innovations’

Tipton called for broader industry collaboration on policy and regulatory changes that would encourage industry innovation to meet escalating consumer demands and growing global markets.

January 27, 2015

In her keynote speech at Dairy Forum 2015, Connie Tipton, president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, outlined her vision of the dairy landscape through 2020

Live, from Boca!

IDFA will broadcast 4 sessions from its Dairy Forum

Dairy Foods is providing the live-streaming sessions from Boca Raton, Fla.

January 14, 2015

The International Dairy Foods Association will broadcast live several key sessions from its annual Dairy Forum. Dairy Foods is providing the live-streaming sessions on Jan. 26 and 27 from Boca Raton, Fla.

Award-winning dairy processors

Larry Jensen of Leprino Foods Co. receives 2013 NCI Laureate Award

"Larry Jensen is a team player who has always been part of successful teams," says NCI Chairman Jon Davis.

February 4, 2013

The NCI Laureate Award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the development and growth of the cheese industry. A panel of industry professionals chooses a winner each year based on the person's long-term contributions to the industry.

Award-winning dairy processors

Brian Perry of Perry's Ice Cream is honored for his service to the industry

At the award ceremony at the Dairy Forum, Perry called his father (a previous recipient) to the stage.

February 1, 2013

Brian Perry received the Soaring Eagle award, which recognizes his service to the dairy industry, the IDFA and the International Ice Cream Association.

Dairy Forum

Innovation is the lifeblood of the dairy industry, says IDFA's Tipton

She urges dairy processors to develop new products and collaborate with partners.

January 31, 2013

The dairy industry stands on the verge of a new era filled with enormous opportunity and unlimited potential, said IDFA president Connie Tipton. Saying that future success hinges on all stakeholders taking steps together, Tipton called for industry collaboration on renewed efforts to phase out federal milk pricing regulations and new legislation that would change the federal standards of identity for dairy products.

The global cosmetics market is undergoing a major shift towards the use of natural bioactive ingredients as consumers grow more skeptical of traditional formulations and demand greater transparency and sustainability.

Reverse osmosis (RO) membranes are well established in dairy processing but continue to evolve to improve performance, reduce energy use, and increase operational longevity.