Headline News Archive
January 31, 2011
2010 Dietary Guidelines Reaffirm Dairy as Food Group to Encourage
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius released today the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These new Dietary Guidelines recommend that Americans increase their intake of low-fat and fat-free dairy products to reach three servings of dairy for adults, two and one-half servings of dairy for children...
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January 28, 2011
Grocery Manufacturers, Marketers Launch Front-of-Pack Nutrition Symbol
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) on Monday announced "Nutrition Keys," their joint initiative for a universal front-of-pack nutrition symbol. The symbol is intended for voluntary use on a variety of products across the entire food and beverage industry to provide clear and quick nutrition information...
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January 28, 2011
IDFA Joins Coalition Response to EPA Decision on Ethanol
IDFA joined a coalition of business and other groups that responded this week to the Environmental Protection Agency's recent decision to expand the scope of its plan to allow a 50-percent increase in the amount of ethanol permitted in gasoline. "Dairy processors and farmers are increasingly aware of the impact that ethanol policies are having on feed...
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January 28, 2011
Sweetener Colloquium Only Two Weeks Away; Register Today!
There's still time to register for the 2011 International Sweetener Colloquium, which will be held February 13-16 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, Calif. Hosted by IDFA and the Sweetener Users Association, the event will cover the sweetener industry's latest challenges and opportunities with presentations from a wide range of speakers. Topics...
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January 28, 2011
Look Who's Joined IDFA
IDFA welcomes six new Business Partners this month. They are AGC Heat Transfer, Inc.; ChemTreat, Inc./a division of Danaher; Efco Products, Inc.; Gerber California; Lactalis Ingredients; Newman Sanitary Gasket Company; and LARSO, dba Sweet Carolina Frozen Peaches. Business Partners AGC Heat Transfer, Inc.10129 Piper LaneBristow, VA 20136http://www...
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Thank You, Dairy Forum Sponsors!
Dairy Forum 2011 set another attendance record for the fifth consecutive year. IDFA would like to thank the 18 companies that sponsored events and activities during Dairy Forum. Premier Sponsors ElancoPortola Packaging, Inc.RabobankTetra Pak, Inc. Awards Luncheon Chr. Hansen, Inc. Opening Reception Ecolab, Inc. Evergreen Packaging Equipment...
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January 21, 2011
IDFA Meets with FDA to Discuss Salt-Reduction Strategies, Research
As the federal government continues to focus on ways to reduce sodium in the American diet, IDFA and its members remain engaged in a variety of activities to demonstrate that new regulations may not be necessary and, in some cases, may not be plausible when it comes to cheese. Just this week, senior IDFA staff members met with several Food and Drug...
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January 21, 2011
OSHA Withdraws Noise-Control Proposal, Plans More Outreach
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced on Wednesday that it will withdraw a controversial proposal that would have required businesses to meet extensive and costly noise-reduction requirements. IDFA, which filed comments opposing the proposal, applauded the move and urged the agency to focus on existing and proven solutions that...
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January 21, 2011
IDFA Commends President for Call to Review Regulations
President Barack Obama this week ordered most federal agencies to review regulations on businesses to determine whether they could be stifling economic growth and job creation. Aiming for a balance between free market policies and public health safeguards, the president also asked regulators to pay special attention to rules that affect small businesses...
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January 14, 2011
USDA Proposal Affirms Dairy’s Strong Role in School Meals
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack this week announced a new proposal for updating nutrition requirements for school meals served in federal feeding programs. Acknowledging the nutrition contributions of dairy foods, the proposal maintains fluid milk and dairy products as important components of all school breakfasts and lunches, but some new mandates...
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