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WASHINGTON, June 12, 2025—Thousands of ice cream enthusiasts—including members of Congress, federal officials, and Capitol Hill staff—came together yesterday at the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 41st Annual Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party. Held at Union Square Park on Capitol Hill, the popular summertime celebration provided attendees with America’s favorite and newest ice cream flavors, […]

IDFA’s Dairy Delivers® Shows U.S. Dairy Industry Supports Over 3 Million American Jobs, Drives Nearly $780 Billion in Economic Impact WASHINGTON, June 9, 2025—Today, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) released the updated Dairy Delivers® report, reaffirming the U.S. dairy industry’s immense contributions to the nation’s economy and quality of life for American families and […]

WASHINGTON, June 4, 2025—Several thousand White House employees and Administration appointees were treated to delicious ice cream novelties this afternoon at the White House Summer Social—an appreciation event on the White House Lawn thrown by the Trump Administration for administration officials. Members of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) donated more than 4,600 novelties for […]

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2025—The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry House today passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act in 2025—a bill that would allow for whole (3.25%) and reduced-fat (2%) milk to once again be served in school cafeterias—by voice vote with no objections. Michael Dykes, president and CEO of the […]

Dairy is a uniquely American industry—rooted in generations of family tradition, community, culture and economic strength. Across all 50 states, dairy is more than a food group—it’s a way of life. From family-run farms and businesses to the jobs and nutrition the industry provides, dairy runs deep in our history, our economy, and our communities. […]

WASHINGTON, May 5, 2025—Washington’s most popular summer celebration will return to the National Mall on June 11! The International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) 41st Capitol Hill Ice Cream Party will bring together thousands of guests, including members of Congress and officials from the executive branch, for a fun event showcasing America’s favorite frozen treats. Whether […]

Washington, April 7, 2025 – IDFA sent a letter to leaders in the Ohio Legislature urging them to oppose SB161, a bill that would unfairly restrict SNAP benefits for purchasing America-grown, American-produced milk, dairy and dairy products – harming both Ohio families and the state’s dairy industry. [Old LARAVEL BLOCK: PeopleBlock ]

Lavender Lemon Butter Cookie by Kent Precision Foods Group Wins Most Innovative Ice Cream Flavor; Brownie Batter Cookie Dough by Hudsonville Ice Cream Takes Home Honor of Most Innovative Ice Cream Novelty FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 2, 2025—Welcome to the ultimate flavor face-off! America’s top new and prototype ice cream flavors and novelty products competed […]

WASHINGTON, April 1, 2025—In a hearing before the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee today, lawmakers, nutrition experts, and school officials emphasized the need to restore whole and reduced-fat (2%) milk to federal school meal programs. The focus of the hearing was the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, a bipartisan bill that would allow schools to […]

Bill Would Expand Access to Nutritious Dairy Products for Participants of SNAP WASHINGTON, March 31, 2025—A new dairy incentive program aimed at encouraging healthy behavior among people participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is gaining bipartisan support in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of […]