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November 20, 2009
Dairy COOL Not Included in Senate Markup of Food Safety Bill
The U.S. Senate "Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009" passed out of committee by a voice vote on Wednesday, taking the first step toward full consideration on the Senate floor. IDFA and 13 other food industry organizations voiced their continued support of the bill and its recommended improvements in a letter sent the night before to committee le...
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November 20, 2009
IDFA Asks Cal/OSHA for Alternate Worker Safety Plan on Diacetyl
IDFA filed comments last week with the California Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board regarding the department's recent proposal to limit state workers' exposure to diacetyl in California. While commending and supporting the department's goal of protecting workers, IDFA said the outlined approach would probably confuse workers and limit ...
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November 20, 2009
IDFA Wants Guidelines, Not Regulations, for 'Natural' Claims
In comments filed last week with the food safety and labeling arm of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, IDFA supports the continuation of a flexible, case-by-case approval process for "natural" claims on dairy product labels. Instead of new regulations, IDFA urges the agency to update current guidance and clarify that different uses of the term ar...
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November 20, 2009
Detlefsen Elected to AOAC Board of Directors
Clay Detlefsen, IDFA vice president of regulatory affairs and counsel, has been elected to the AOAC board of directors as director-at-large for 2009-2010. AOAC, a scientific association dedicated to excellence in analytical methods, provides tools and processes to develop voluntary consensus standards or technical standards for industry. AOAC membe...
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November 20, 2009
Dairy Forum Hotel Cut-off Is Dec. 15; Make Reservations Today!
It's not too early to make your hotel reservations for Dairy Forum 2010, January 17-20 at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa in Phoenix. IDFA is holding a large block of rooms, but once all the rooms have been reserved, there is no guarantee that additional space will be available. The deadline for hotel reservations is December 15. Make your re...
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November 16, 2009
Industry Collaboration on Plastic Crate Theft Results in Indictments
Five people were indicted in Maryland last Thursday for stealing nearly $400,000 worth of plastic pallets and crates normally used to carry soft drinks, bakery goods and dairy products. The indictments grew out of a collaborative effort by several area businesses and organizations, including Cloverland Dairy and IDFA, to investigate thefts over a s...
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November 16, 2009
We All Have a Role in U.S. Dairy's Destiny, Tipton Says
"If we don't control our destiny, someone else will be glad to do it for us," IDFA CEO and President Connie Tipton told industry readers in a recent issue of Cheese Market News. Referencing exciting new research by Bain & Company on the growth potential for dairy products, Tipton encouraged all industry participants to implement growth options,...
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November 16, 2009
New FAQs Clarify Food Handling Procedures Amid H1N1 Worries
The federal government launched a new question-and-answer section at www.flu.gov last week to confirm proper food-handling procedures and reassure consumers during the current H1N1 influenza outbreak. The Food Handlers Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) reinforce that flu viruses, including H1N1, are not transmitted through food and that no addition...
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November 16, 2009
South Dakota State Takes Top Honors at Collegiate Dairy Contest
South Dakota State University earned all top honors at the 88th Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest held last month at the Kraft Foods Research and Development Center in Glenview, Ill. SDSU captured the all-products title, and three undergraduate students and one graduate student from the university were named individual all-products winne...
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November 16, 2009
MilkPEP Sparks National Discussion to Keep Chocolate Milk in Schools
The Milk Processor Education Program's (MilkPEP) campaign to raise awareness among parents about the important role flavored milk plays in child nutrition has received extensive traditional and social media coverage since the launch last Monday. The "Raise Your Hand For Chocolate Milk" campaign has drawn thousands of supporters to www.RaiseYourHand...
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