International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)
Agricultural trade advisors named in US
US secretary of agriculture Sonny Perdue and US trade representative Robert Lighthizer have announced the appointment of 67 members to serve on seven agricultural trade advisory committees.
FDA and USDA streamline US dairy export work
The US Food and Drug Administration and two US Department of Agriculture agencies are co-ordinating to facilitate US dairy exports, according to the Cheese Reporter.
Virtual autumn meeting hubs
Things have changed a lot since the beginning of the year, to say the least. One of these changes, due to coronavirus, has been the rise of the virtual conference and webinars. Events managers are working hard to make online conferences and sessions to grab the online viewers’ interests.
US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee confirms dairy’s place in diet
Members of the US Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) have confirmed that dairy products should maintain a central, important role in federal nutrition recommendations for people beginning at a very early age, the IDFA reports.
Americas ask EU not to intervene in SMP, butter
Dairy-producing countries in the Americas are calling on the EU to avoid the intervention practices with SMP and butter that have harmed them and the broader global dairy market in the past, the US Dairy Export Council says.
IDFA and NMPF submit dairy plans to USDA
The US National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) submitted a joint plan to the US Department of Agriculture, to confront the Covid-19 dairy crisis.
IDFA comments on ‘dislocation’ between US foodservice & retail during coronavirus
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has noted that shutdowns, lockdowns and quarantines as a result of Covid-19 are altering the way people eat in the US.
IDFA launches #Essential campaign and updates on Covid-19
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is launching a social media campaign titled #ESSENTIAL in order to take a moment to recognise and honour workers throughout the dairy value chain during these challenging times.
IDFA launches updates to branding, logo and website
US International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has updated its branding and logo, as well as launching a new and improved website, designed to enhance user experience.