Posts for Category: General
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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 Submits Comments to USDA on Indonesian Draft Regulations for Halal Certification
WASHINGTON, September 2, 2026 – IDFA submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service Office of Multilateral Engagement regarding three draft regulations proposed by Indonesia to the WTO on updated requirements for Halal certification. -
Dairy Industry Associations Send Letter to Indonesian Government on Halal Measures
WASHINGTON, October 15, 2026 – IDFA joined a letter with other organizations representing or supporting dairy exporters from New Zealand, Australia, the United States and the European Union to express serious concern about the impact of new halal requirements that Indonesia is moving to implement. -
IDFA Submits Comments to USDA on State SNAP Demonstration Projects
WASHINGTON, October 14, 2026 – IDFA submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Administration on demonstration projects for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in 15 different states. Comments for the projects in Arkansas and North Dakota are included below. -
IDFA Submits Comments to FDA on SOI Modernization
WASHINGTON, October 15, 2026 – IDFA submitted comments to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration Human Foods Program Nutrition Center of Excellence with recommendations regarding Standard of Identity Modernization. -
Dairy Market Drivers: Protein Labeling Claims; High Energy Cost Impacts; and State of the American Consumer in a Minute!
Read the latest issue of Dairy Market Drivers, a bi-weekly report from IDFA partner EA Risk. Dairy Market Drivers features spotlight data, key policy updates, and a one-minute video that covers timely topics for the dairy industry. Dairy Market Drivers: Protein Labeling Claims; High Energy Cost Impacts; and State of the American Consumer in a […] -
IDFA Welcomes FDA Final Rule Permitting Salt Substitutes in Foods with Standards of Identity
WASHINGTON, Oct. 13, 2026—The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today shared its support for the FDA’s Final Rule allowing the use of salt substitutes in standardized foods. IDFA President and CEO Michael Dykes released the following statement: “IDFA welcomes FDA’s final rule permitting the use of salt substitutes in standardized foods, including many dairy products […]