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FDA provides temporary flexibility regarding packaged-food nutrition labeling in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

The decision will help keep grocery stores and food banks stocked, said IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes.

March 27, 2020

To facilitate the distribution of food during the COVID-19 pandemic, FDA released a guidance document on March 26 to provide restaurants and food manufacturers with flexibility regarding nutrition labeling of certain packaged food.

Milk butter cheese photo courtesy of Edlong Dairy Technologies

Identifying opportunities, embracing change in the dairy industry

These are the best of times and the worst of times in our industry, and what we do today will greatly shape the outcomes of the future

Blake Anderson

February 28, 2020

As we prepare to ramp up in 2020, there are many things the membership of the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) have on the top of our mind related to our industry. Following are a few topics that bubble up to the surface.

It’s time for FDA to act on cheese standards

Outdated regulations put the U.S. cheese industry at a competitive disadvantage

Cary Frye

February 20, 2020

Cheesemakers in the United States producing specific varieties of cheese, including cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan and pasteurized process cheese, must adhere to FDA’s food standards of identity.

Senate confirms Stephen Hahn as FDA commissioner

Dairy organizations congratulate Hahn, are hopeful his leadership will be good for the dairy industry.

December 12, 2019

According to multiple news outlets, the U.S. Senate voted on Dec. 12 to confirm Stephen Hahn, M.D., most recently chief medical executive of the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, as commissioner of the FDA.

Buying 3-A-certified equipment can expedite the regulatory process

The 3-A Symbol tells state and federal regulators that equipment meets a hygienic standard

Gabriel Miller

August 26, 2019

Equipment without a 3-A Symbol may cost less than equipment bearing the symbol, but buyers must be aware that the price paid for equipment is often not the actual cost.

Dairy organizations back Dairy Pride Act

The legislation was reintroduced by Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Jim Risch.

March 14, 2019

The legislation was reintroduced by Sens. Tammy Baldwin and Jim Risch.

Dairy policy and the new Congress

The dairy industry has a positive story that needs to be communicated to policymakers

J. David Carlin

March 7, 2019

The new Congress that convened in January will have implications for federal dairy policy. Republicans maintain control of the Senate, but Democrats are now in charge of the House of Representatives, which will likely lead to greater oversight of the Trump administration, including the USDA. Moreover, with more than 100 new representatives and senators now seated, we must ensure that Congress understands and appreciates dairy’s unique nutritional benefits.

Dairy organizations support legislation allowing whole milk in school meals

International Dairy Foods Association, National Milk Producers Federation said the addition of whole milk to school menus reflects research showing such products benefit children.

January 30, 2019

International Dairy Foods Association, National Milk Producers Federation said the addition of whole milk to school menus reflects research showing such products benefit children.