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Milk will never be consistent, but your yield can be. Seasonal shifts in butterfat, protein and solids quietly drain margin, and process discipline alone can’t close the gap. AI can spot variability patterns your teams can’t track, recommending adjustments in real time, and turning dairy-food yield and give way into gains you can measure. But […]

The way we communicate, respond to stress, handle conflict, and make decisions affects how we show up at work. But it can be hard to recognize our own patterns while we’re in the middle of them. In this interactive workshop, participants will use the Enneagram to explore what motivates them, where their strengths show up, and […]

Dairy Forum heads to Orlando, Fla., in 2027 with the premier annual event for dairy business leaders. Presented by the International Dairy Foods Association, Dairy Forum convenes more than 1,200 executives from dairy processors, cooperatives, retailers and suppliers to strengthen collaboration, spark innovation, and shape a bold, dynamic future for the industry. Spread across four […]

Co-hosted by the Sweetener Users Association and the International Dairy Foods Association, the International Sweetener Colloquium provides a unique opportunity for key players from all sectors to discuss the most pressing issues facing the global sweetener industry. Attendees will be given the opportunity to participate in content-rich sessions with presentations from a wide range of […]

The 2027 IDFA Women’s Summit will celebrate and empower women in the dairy industry. The Summit will convene rising and established leaders to continue building their leadership skills, advocate on behalf of dairy’s top policy priorities, and network, all while advancing gender equality. IDFA is seeking attendees of diverse experiences and backgrounds to participate in the IDFA Women’s Summit. Attendees will participate in sessions […]

The Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference is the premier event for makers of ice cream, frozen desserts, yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, dips, and spreads, focusing specifically on innovations in research, technology, and emerging market trends across these categories. Attendees will also gain insights into food safety, labeling, and regulations that shape the industry, […]

We look forward to seeing you at our Spring Meetings of the IDFA Executive Council & Industry Segment Boards scheduled for May 3-5, 2027 in Fort Worth, Texas. These upcoming meetings will be an opportunity for members to review the progress against the strategic priorities, success metrics, and key activities for our association and industry segment boards. We […]

Leadership Symposium 2027 will be held from June 21-23 in Madison, Wisconsin. The IDFA Leadership Symposium, presented in partnership with the Wisconsin School of Business Center for Professional and Executive Development at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, provides a forum for rising leaders to collaborate with fellow industry change-makers, build their leadership skills, and prepare for […]