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Dairy industry leaders visit Washington to advance dairy’s appropriations priorities

The group will spend time on Capitol Hill urging lawmakers to increase funding for the SNAP milk incentive program, continue important research and collaboration on ice cream food waste solutions, and more.

February 26, 2020

On Feb. 26, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said dairy industry leaders from across the country were in Washington, D.C., to urge congressional leaders and appropriators to fund important research, a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) milk incentive pilot program, and dairy standards modernization at the FDA in fiscal year (FY) 2021.

Prairie Farms to support runners in Kentucky Derby Festival MiniMarathon and Marathon

The cooperative’s chocolate milk was named official refuel partner for festival races.

February 25, 2020

Prairie Farms Dairy Inc., an Edwardsville, Ill.-based dairy cooperative, said it partnered with the Humana Kentucky Derby Festival MiniMarathon and Marathon to be the chocolate milk refueling partner for the race.

NFRA report shows category power of dairy, frozen departments

The association’s latest report says almost every US household buys from the dairy and frozen departments annually.

February 24, 2020

The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA), Harrisburg, Pa., recently released the “NFRA 2019 State of the Industry Report,” which shows that today's dairy and frozen departments are clearly connecting with shoppers.

Dairy Farmers of America reaches agreement to acquire ‘substantial portion’ of Dean Foods

DFA agreed to pay a base purchase price of $425 million — as well as to assume various liabilities, subject to certain adjustments — to acquire 44 of Dean’s facilities and associated direct-store-delivery system, and certain corporate and other assets and functions.

February 17, 2020

Dairy Farmers of America Inc. (DFA) said an agreement has been reached with Dallas-based Dean Foods whereby the Kansas City, Kan.-based farmer-owned cooperative becomes the stalking horse bidder to acquire a “substantial portion” of Dean Foods’ assets and business.

Milk’s Olympic approach to disrupt, engage

MilkPEP is putting milk brands at the center of the 2020 Olympic Games conversation

Victor Zaborsky

February 17, 2020

Faced with challenging times, it's time for the milk category to regain the narrative and recapture the attention of core consumers.

Darigold expanding production of FIT milk

The co-op will invest $67 million in Boise facility to support the ramp-up.

February 13, 2020

Darigold Inc., Seattle, said consumer demand for Darigold FIT milk is growing rapidly.

Saputo commits to climate, water and waste targets by 2025

The pledge represents another strong step in the company’s journey to create shared value for its stakeholders through the Saputo Promise, its approach to social, environmental and economic performance.

February 10, 2020

Saputo Inc. said it is pledging to accelerate its global climate, water and waste performance.

Retail whole-milk sales reemerge

But the rest of the milk category continues to struggle

Anna Boisseau

February 6, 2020

From cashew to banana "milk," it seems like nondairy milk alternatives have been popping up in every imaginable form in recent years. And conventional milk has suffered from the competition.

Milk is a go-to beverage for young children

A new report provides clear and simple recommendations to make beverage selection for young children easier

Tammy Anderson-Wise

February 4, 2020

Healthy eating patterns are important at all stages of life, but especially during early childhood when children are building the foundation for lifelong health.

IDFA names new members of Executive Council

It also announces new directors for Industry Segment Boards.

January 27, 2020

On Jan. 26, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., announced new members of its Executive Council, as well as new directors for its five Industry Segment Boards.