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August 27, 2010
USDA Announces Producer Acceptance of Fluid Milk Product Definition
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that producers in all 10 federal milk marketing areas passed the department's final decision on a new definition for Class I milk. Under the rule, the term "fluid milk product" will apply to any milk product, fluid or frozen, containing 6.5 percent or more of nonfat milk solids or 2.25 percent or...
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August 27, 2010
Join MilkPEP for Mega Marketing Lunch at International Dairy Show
The Milk Processor Education Program invites all interested processors to attend a free luncheon and presentation on Tuesday, September 14, during the International Dairy Show. From noon until 2:00 p.m., you'll learn the details of MilkPEP's 2011 marketing plan and gain new insight into how to use MilkPEP's many resources to build your brand and in...
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August 27, 2010
Look Who's Joined IDFA
IDFA welcomes 10 new members this month. Talenti Gelato, L.L.C., has joined as a member of the International Ice Cream Association, and nine others have joined as Business Partners. They are Centec LLC; Hawaii Intermodal Tank Transport; JB Hunt Transport; The Loyalton Group, Inc.; Preform Solutions, Inc.; Republic Refrigeration; Rota Pack; Selig Se...
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August 20, 2010
IDFA Opposes Mexican Cheese Tariffs, Achieves Rate Reduction
Mexico announced plans this week to impose tariffs on a variety of U.S. exports, including four categories of cheese, as a retaliatory measure in the ongoing trade dispute over the U.S. ban on Mexican trucks. IDFA opposes the new tariffs and, as an interim step, was able to lessen the impact for members by achieving a significant reduction in the t...
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August 20, 2010
Senate Prepares for Bipartisan Vote on Food Safety Legislation
A bipartisan group of senators last week released a compromise package of changes to S. 510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. One change, recommended and supported by IDFA, is the recognition of the Pasteurized Milk Ordinance as a dairy inspection standard. The agreement increases the likelihood that food safety legislation will be sent to Pr...
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August 20, 2010
IDFA Continues Call for Dairy Exemption from Oil Spill Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency announced this month a proposed rule that would push back the compliance date for its oil spill prevention regulations and delay them even further specifically for facilities with milk containers, associated piping and appurtenances. While pleased that EPA is taking action on industry concerns, IDFA continued to ...
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August 20, 2010
Industry Leaders Tout Benefits of International Dairy Show
Visit IDFA's YouTube channel to hear executives from Dean Foods Company, International Dairy Queen, the Kroger Co., Leprino Foods Company and other dairy companies share their excitement about attending the International Dairy Show, September 13-15, in Dallas. "We're going to be sending a large contingent of Blue Bell employees to the show this fa...
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August 20, 2010
IDFA Urges State Leaders to Keep Milk Varieties in Schools
IDFA delivered its message on the nutritional benefits of flavored milk in a letter sent this week to state governors, boards of education and foodservice directors. In the letter, IDFA President and CEO Connie Tipton stressed the importance of calcium for kids and teens and demonstrated the positive effect that offering a variety of milk, includin...
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August 20, 2010
Updated SQF Workshop Aims to Bridge Knowledge Gaps
Will your plant receive a recertification, withdrawal or suspension during its next Safe Quality Foods audit? Avoid knowledge gaps and enhance the opportunity for recertification by attending IDFA's SQF Certified Practitioner Workshop, September 28-30, in Rosemont, Ill. Attendees will receive critical updates, learn about the new audit scoring sys...
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August 20, 2010
Only One Month Left to Nominate Dairy Farmer of the Year
Nominations are still being accepted for the Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year Award, co-sponsored by IDFA and Dairy Today magazine. The winner will be honored at the 2011 Dairy Forum, January 23-26, at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami. The deadline for nominations is September 20, 2010, and there is no entry fee. The winner will receive...
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