Cultured Dairy and Ice Cream Programs
Marketers of ice cream and/or cultured dairy products can receive research and industry information through association programs. Click here for details. Subscribers to IDFA's Cultured Dairy and Ice Cream Products Report (available to members only) should click here.

Cheese Programs
Cheese marketers can receive research and industry information through association programs. Subscribers to IDFA's Cheese Market Research Project (available to members only) should click here.

Dairy Products in Schools
IDFA has launched several initiatives — on both the national and state level — to promote the nutritional benefits and economic value of including dairy products in schools, helping members capture new school opportunities.

SmartMarketing Conference
As the only dairy-specific marketing meeting for the industry, this annual conference examines key market trends and recent consumer shifts that are important for dairy companies. An exhibition is included, and winners of the annual Achieving Excellence Awards for marketing are announced. The 2008 SmartMarketing Conference is scheduled for March 12-13 in New Orleans. A program agenda and registration information will be posted soon, but mark your calendars now.

Achieving Excellence Awards
IDFA is now accepting entries for the 2008 Achieving Excellence Awards. These IDFA awards honor the best and brightest in dairy advertising, public relations, packaging and other innovative contributions to the industry. Early-bird entries received by November 30 are eligible for a discounted fee; the final deadline for all entries is December 14. The entry brochure and form is available to download. Winners will be announced at the SmartMarketing Conference, March 12-13 in New Orleans.