With the exception of unexpected rainy and dreary weather in Arizona throughout, the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Dairy Forum at the JW Marriott in Phoenix was an incredible event.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on March 1 announced the first-ever qualified health claim for yogurt, recognizing a potential link between its regular consumption and a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
It is not every month we get to discuss momentous, legislative events for the dairy industry. Yet, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act has the potential to help more schoolchildren enjoy nutritious, delicious milk in two additional varieties.
IDFA Foundation teamed with retailers and processors to donate more than 33,000 pounds of nutritious milk and dairy foods as well as $15,000 in financial contributions.
The award, now in its eighth year, honors an individual, group or organization for demonstrating outstanding leadership directed at enhancing food safety within the dairy products industry.
January 26, 2024
Shumaker has worked with IDFA’s Food Safety Committee and the University of Wisconsin to determine various food safety and risk factors in cheese production.