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IDFA now accepting nominations for annual industry awards

Winners will be announced and recognized at Dairy Forum 2022 in Palm Desert, Calif.

August 19, 2021

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said it is seeking nominations for three awards presented annually to leaders in the dairy industry: the IDFA Laureate Award, the 2022 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year Award and the IDFA Food Safety Leadership Award.

Harris Teeter selling Hunter Farms dairy business to Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association Inc.

The sale is expected to close on Aug. 30, 2021.

August 17, 2021

Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative is a community of more than 900 dairy farm families in 13 states that is “passionate about cultivating dairy goodness and bottling fresh Maola brand milk and dairy products.”

USDA announces increase in SNAP benefits

Michael Dykes, president and CEO of IDFA, said IDFA is pleased with the move.

August 16, 2021

On Aug. 16, USDA released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan, used to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Vermont Creamery to debut high-fat cultured sour cream

The company’s launch will come in three flavors including Cilantro Lime and Fire Roasted Onion & Chive.

August 16, 2021

Websterville, Vt.-based Vermont Creamery says it introduced the brand’s first cultured sour cream — available in dairy cases September 2021.

European Commission delays health certificate regulation

IDFA said the move protects U.S. dairy exports and global infant nutrition supply chains.

August 11, 2021

After months of advocacy by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) with U.S. and European officials, the European Commission (EC) decided Aug. 10 to extend the implementation deadline for its new health certificate requirements to Jan. 15, 2022.

Desi Natural lassi Raymundo Food Group yogurt

Raymundo’s Food Group adds lassi and yogurt drinks to Desi Natural brand

The lassi and yogurt drinks are available in 16- and 50-ounce formats.

August 6, 2021

Bedford Park, Ill.-based Raymundo’s Food Group says that its Desi Natural brand, a Dahi (Indian-style yogurt) brand, is expanding its product line to include lassi, yogurt drinks and whole-milk flavored Dahi.

IDFA’s Michael Dykes: Passage of funding bill by U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations is a ‘win’ for Americans

The committee voted to triple the funding to support the SNAP Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives Projects.

August 5, 2021

Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released a statement on Aug. 5.

IDFA’s Dairy Forum to return live in 2022

Themed ‘New. Now. Next.’, the event will take place Jan. 23-26 in Palm Desert, Calif.

July 28, 2021

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said Dairy Forum will be back “live and in person” in 2022 and that registration for the event opens July 28.

Icelandic Provisions debuts new branding, ad campaign

Both are inspired by the skyr brand’s Icelandic heritage.

July 27, 2021

Icelandic Provisions announced the debut of new Icelandic-inspired branding for its skyr, along with a new creative campaign.

Naturipe Chobani berry greek yogurt parfaits

Naturipe launches berry parfaits featuring Chobani yogurt

The offerings contain berries, granola and Chobani Greek yogurt.

July 26, 2021

Salinas, Calif-based Naturipe, a global producer of nutritious berries for more than 100 years, says it is launching new berry parfaits featuring Chobani yogurt and Naturipe fresh berries — with thoughtful packaging designed for consumers on-the-go.