Cary Frye, senior vice president for regulatory affairs with the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) in Washington, D.C., will give oral testimony on Jan. 24 to the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) at the USDA Children's Nutrition Research Center in Houston.

On Jan. 16, the U.S. Senate passed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

According to multiple news outlets, President Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed a "Phase One" trade deal on Jan. 15. Reaction from major dairy organizations was mostly positive.

Shamrock Farms, Subway Restaurants and actress and singer-songwriter Leighton Meester once again joined forces to support Feeding America, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States, to help provide meals for people in need in the new year.

Iconic, a protein drink manufacturer based in Santa Monica, Calif., said it spearheaded the Grass Fed Federation, a collection of brands that prioritize the humane treatment of animals that are raised for food.

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced the launch of the Women in Dairy Network to support a stronger, more diverse future for U.S. dairy.

The Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, said it acquired the remaining stake in Fairlife LLC from its joint venture partner Select Milk Producers.

Borden Dairy said that it and certain affiliates initiated voluntary reorganization proceedings in the District of Delaware under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code.