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IDFA, Miceli Dairy Products Host Rep. Shontel Brown at Cleveland Dairy Facility for Tour, Industry Roundtable
Visit Highlights Dairy Industry Growth and Policy Priorities Supporting Nutrition, Manufacturing and the Dairy Supply Chain CLEVELAND, Ohio, October 23, 2026 — The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and Miceli Dairy Products welcomed Rep. Shontel Brown (D-Ohio) to Miceli’s Cleveland facility for a tour and roundtable discussion with dairy leaders representing IDFA member companies across […] -
IDFA Executive Council Names Matt Herrick Next President and CEO
Veteran food and agriculture executive returns to IDFA to build on association’s strong momentum and lead next chapter of growth and advocacy for U.S. dairy WASHINGTON, Oct. 21, 2026—The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced that its Executive Council has selected Matt Herrick to serve as the association’s next president and chief executive officer, […] -
U.S. Dairy Processing Invests $15 Billion In Manufacturing Across 23 States
More than 85 projects underscore dairy’s position as a bright spot in American manufacturing WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2026—America’s dairy processors are investing more than $15 billion in new and expanded manufacturing capacity across 23 states, with more than 85 projects planned or underway through 2030, according to a new analysis from the International Dairy Foods […] -
IDFA Strengthens Regulatory Affairs Team and Food Safety Expertise with Addition of Christopher Hylkema
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2026—The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced that Christopher Hylkema has joined the organization as Director, Dairy Regulatory Affairs & Policy, strengthening IDFA’s expertise across dairy food safety, regulatory compliance and Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) policy. In this role, Christopher Hylkema will lead IDFA’s work on PMO policy and implementation, support […] -
IDFA Launches Interactive Tool to Expand U.S. Dairy Export Diversification Efforts
Part of IDFA’s Project Diversify initiative, new tool allows dairy leaders to pinpoint emerging markets with long-range growth potential for dairy exports WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2026—The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today launched a new interactive web tool for informing the U.S. dairy industry’s export strategy. The tool, an interactive map, is the latest in […]