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Cindy Cooper, assistant director of Health and Wellness for Atlanta-based The Dairy Alliance, joins Dairy Foods for Episode 62 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast.

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced that Andrew Jerome has been named senior vice president of strategic communications.

With more than 20 years of experience in food and beverage policy, strategic communications, and high-stakes advocacy, Matt Herrick is uniquely qualified to strengthen IBWA’s position as a trusted authority on bottled water’s safety, sustainability, and consumer choice.

IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes points out 2025 was great for the dairy industry with many potential areas for future growth. 

Stringent food safety regulations will inspire innovation in machinery standards while encouraging dairy manufacturers to invest in high-quality processing equipment. However, staffing and skill levels remain industry challenges.  

 The bill allows schools to provide students with a variety of fluid milk options, which can now include flavored and unflavored organic or conventional whole, 2%, 1%, skim and lactose-free milk. 

Tne new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) affirms dairy products' central role in federal nutrition recommendations, recommends Americans consume three servings of dairy each day, including whole milk, yogurt, cheese, and other dairy products.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025

Chelsie Keys succeeds J. David Carlin, who announced his retirement from IDFA earlier this year after decades of leadership. 

Rollins spoke to some 750 farmers, cooperative leaders and industry professionals gathered to discuss industry topics ranging from an economic outlook to dairy labor challenges.