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NMPF's Jim Mulhern to retire

The topic of naming a new top executive at NMPF will be discussed at NMPF’s board meeting in Arlington, Va.

June 6, 2023

Mulhern will retire from his position as president and CEO at the end of this year, concluding a decade of service leading the organization and capping a 45-year career in U.S. agricultural and dairy policy.

U.S. dairy industry increases U.S. economic impact by $41B

The U.S. dairy industry’s economic impact totaled $793.75 billion.

June 5, 2023

The U.S. dairy industry added nearly 60,000 new jobs and increased average wages by 11%, according to IDFA.

IDFA Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party to return on June 21

The celebration, just outside the U.S. Capitol Building, is one of Washington’s most anticipated for professionals working in food and agriculture.

May 25, 2023

This year’s Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party will feature America’s top flavors, toppings, and ways to eat ice cream.

IDFA announces Healthy School Milk Commitment

Dairy companies are pledging to deliver milk’s 13 essential nutrients to America’s students while reducing calories and added sugars in flavored milk.

April 5, 2023

Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, 37 school milk processors representing more than 90% of the school milk volume in the United States commit to provide healthy, nutritious school milk options with no more than 10 grams of added sugar per 8 fluid ounce serving.

IDFA's Scimeca to retire

A national search for his successor has begun.

March 14, 2023

Joseph Scimeca will continue to lead the IDFA Regulatory Affairs team as the organization searches for a new team lead. He will retire following the successful transition to a new lead in the summer of 2023.

IDFA speech paves the way for the future of sustainability

Michael Dykes Dairy Forum discussion outlined five goals.

Brian Berk

March 8, 2023

Michael Dykes Dairy Forum discussion outlined five goals.

USDA plans to maintain low-fat flavored milk for students

The NMPF and IDFA expressed optimism for USDA’s proposed updates to school meal nutrition standards.

February 3, 2023

NMPF and IDFA are carefully reviewing other provisions set forth in the proposed rule, including the weekly added sugars and sodium limits, to assess their impact on students’ ability to benefit from nutrient-dense dairy food. NMPF and IDFA will submit formal comments as requested by USDA.

Jim Sartori and Larry Webster honored with IDFA Laureate Awards

Sartori is chairman and former CEO of Sartori Co., while Webster is former CEO of Upstate Niagara Cooperative.

January 23, 2023

Now in its fourth year, the IDFA Laureate Award is given to a leader in the dairy industry who has made significant, prolonged contributions to the development and growth of dairy. Candidates from across the dairy industry as well as suppliers and academics are eligible, and the awardee is chosen by a panel of industry professionals.

Nestlé's Stroup named chairperson of IDFA's Executive Council

Trade group announces a slew of other appointments.

January 23, 2023

IDFA’s Executive Council is composed of executives from across the dairy foods industry and focuses on the business and operations of the association. The five Industry Segment Boards represent fluid milk, ice cream, cheese, yogurt and cultured products, and dairy-derived ingredients, and are composed of experts and executives who drive policy and strategy alongside the association’s leadership.