Articles by Cary Frye

It’s time for FDA to act on cheese standards

Outdated regulations put the U.S. cheese industry at a competitive disadvantage
Cary Frye
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.
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Dairy products fit into a healthy diet

IDFA is urging the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee to include key dairy-related priorities in its final report
Cary Frye
Cary Frye
December 12, 2019
For many years, dairy products have played an important role in healthy, balanced diets for people around the world. But over the past few decades, a decline in milk consumption has coincided with an explosion in beverage choices, as well as consumer questions about the healthfulness of dairy products.
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FDA strategy promises progress on standards and labeling

With the right approach and focus, the agency’s comprehensive initiative will provide the updates companies need to innovate and meet the tastes of today’s consumers.
Cary Frye
Cary Frye
Danielle Quist
Danielle Quist
December 6, 2018
Consumers walking down the dairy aisle have their choice of many different brands and products, from traditional favorites to new offerings with novel tastes, textures, flavors and nutritional content. When they're making purchase decisions, product labels matter.
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Let’s give consumers the products — and information — they want

Consumers want to make informed choices about what to feed their families
Cary Frye
Cary Frye
August 7, 2018
Consumers are demanding more information about how their food is produced so they can make informed choices about what to eat and what to feed their families. Top of mind for some consumers is whether the food or its ingredients were derived from bioengineered (BE) crops, also known as genetically engineered or genetically modified (GM) crops.
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How dairy is winning in Washington

With new players came a new playing field this year — and an opportunity for a new approach.
Cary Frye
Cary Frye
December 5, 2017

The rules of engaging regulators have shifted in the Trump administration, offering new channels and increased access that create a better regulatory environment for both consumers and industry. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) quickly recognized this environment as an opportunity for a new approach. We intensified ongoing efforts to gain regulatory revisions - and, in some cases, relief - with significant results.


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