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HPAI in Dairy Cattle

On Monday, March 25, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in two dairy cattle herds in Texas and two herds in Kansas. USDA confirmed the v...

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Featured Training & Education

Food Safety Education Portal

IDFA is proud to partner with the renowned International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI)....

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Dairy Accounting and Finance 2.0

Efficiency, strategy and skills are the focus of IDFA's Dairy Accounting and Finance 2.0. Learn the ins...

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Engaging Training for Frontline Employees

A comprehensive solution for food and workplace safety training delivery and documentation.

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People-Focused Resources for IDFA Members

IDFA and its members are focused on making the dairy industry the best place to work. To support this w...

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Latest Research

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Polling of WIC Participants on Proposed Cuts to Dairy Benefits by Morning Consult (March 2024)

Polling of 815 WIC participants shows growing concern among participants for USDA’s proposal to cut mil...

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IDFA Member Sustainability Survey

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) in partnership with McKinsey and Company surveyed IDFA...

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Morning Consult Polling: Parents Want Whole and 2% Milk Options Reinstated in School Meals

For 12 years, students in U.S. public schools have not been able to access the milk varieties that they...

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Ice Cream & Frozen Novelty Trends Survey - May 2024

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has partnered with Morning Consult to survey Americ...

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Latest Webinars

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Advancing UHT Processing: Achieving Excellence in Quality & Sustainability

In an era of rapid consumer market evolution, the demand for food and beverage products is continual...

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FMMO Final Decision Analysis

IDFA Chief Economist Mike Brown provides an overview of the recently released National Federal Milk....

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Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling

This two-session training opportunity provides you and your staff with the essential information you...

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Churning Out Higher Yields: Using AI to Improve Machine Performance & Reduce Waste

As kids, we’ve been told that it’s no use crying over spilled milk. But dairy professionals know tha...

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Cybersecurity Resources

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Food and Ag Cybersecurity: A Guide for Small & Medium Enterprises

The dairy industry leverages information technology in the same way other industries do for core bus...

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Cyber Threats in the Dairy Sector

Cybercrime like denial of service, ransomware, and data and intellectual property theft is a growing co...

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Reducing Cyber Threats for Dairy Businesses

Cyber criminals are now attacking computers and networks at a rate of one attack every 39 seconds. Is y...

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The Dairy Download - Defending Dairy: Protecting Against Cyber and Physical Threats

Criminal actors—whether they be halfway across the globe or within our own companies—pose significan...

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Manuals

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Milk, Yogurt & Cultured Products Labeling Manual (2019 Edition)

To assist the dairy industry with understanding the details of these complex labeling changes IDFA has...

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Cheese Labeling Manual (2019 Edition)

To assist the dairy industry with understanding the details of these complex labeling changes IDFA has...

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Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts Labeling Manual (2019 Edition)

To assist the dairy industry with understanding the details of these complex labeling changes IDFA has...

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The Dairy Download Podcast

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The Dairy Download - All About Butter

Apple Podcasts |  Spotify | RSS | YouTube Butter is back and better than ev...

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The Dairy Download - Dairy's Role in Addressing Food Insecurity

Apple Podcasts |  Spotify | RSS | YouTube Delicious, and packed with 13 ess...

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The Dairy Download - Dairy Ingredients Powering Up Health

Apple Podcasts |  Spotify | RSS | YouTube Dairy ingredient companies are co...

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The Dairy Download - Yogurt and Cultured Dairy Companies Leading on Health and Wellness

Apple Podcasts |  Spotify | RSS | YouTube Health and wellness are top prior...

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Pathogen Environmental Monitoring and Control: The Road to Success

IDFA and leading experts in the field to discuss the legal and regulatory ramifications and the “how...

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The Evolving Perspectives and Strategies of Dairy Executives

A study by McKinsey & Company in partnership with IDFA finds declining domestic dairy consumptio...

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IDFA Membership Briefing

Membership briefings are scheduled three times a year to provide updates on issues that are, or will...

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Update on Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Media stories of late have reported on various levels of “forever chemicals” found in food, from dri...

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A Winning Growth Formula for Dairy: Perspectives from McKinsey & Company April 8, 2019

Groundbreaking research, conducted by McKinsey & Company in collaboration with IDFA, provides a....

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Dues Webinar

In order to watch the Dues Webinar, please click this link.

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National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard – What Dairy Needs to Know

USDA recently finalized the National Bioengineered (BE) Food Disclosure Standard, requiring food man...

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A Winning Growth Formula for Dairy

Modest growth forecasts, shifting consumer tastes, and increased competition at home will force exec...

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Women Leading Forward

The sea of faces at Dairy Forum tells the story of how few women currently hold top leadership posit...

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President’s Address: Leading Dairy Forward

Could a successful future for dairy really hinge on the relationships we forge and the collaborative...

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2018 Midterm Webinar: Dairy Outlook for New Congress

Members of IDFA’s legislative advocacy team give a preview of the new Congress and the outlook for d...

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Case Study: While Reducing Print Costs and Downtime, Baker Cheese Meets Consumer Expectations with Consistent and Exceptional Code Dates

Baker Cheese needed to reduce downtime and increase print consistency in order to meet consumer expe...

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