News Release Archive
December 6, 2010
IDFA Applauds Progress on Finalized U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement; Urges Quick Congressional Approval
In a positive development for the U.S. dairy industry, President Barack Obama late Friday announced the successful completion of bilateral talks with South Korea that pave the way for U.S. acceptance of the expansive free-trade agreement. Through August 2010, the value of U.S. dairy exports to South Korea was $84 million, up 78 percent from the same...
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IDFA Supports Senator Debbie Stabenow as Next U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee Chair
The International Dairy Foods Association, representing the nation's milk, cheese and ice cream manufacturers, supports Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan to become the next chair of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry. This committee will play an important role in the 2010 Farm Bill, which will have a major impact on the...
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November 19, 2010
IDFA Names Jonathan Gardner New VP, Regulatory Affairs and International Standards
The International Dairy Foods Association has named Jonathan M. Gardner, a longtime food-safety expert at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, to fill the position of vice president of regulatory affairs and international standards. In this role, Gardner will direct all aspects of IDFA's Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Certification...
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November 12, 2010
IDFA Disappointed that Accord on U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement Still Not Reached
The International Dairy Foods Association urges continued negotiations between the United States and South Korea to reach agreement on an expansive free-trade agreement with South Korea. President Obama and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak announced earlier this week that, after intense negotiations leading up to the Group of 20 summit, more negotiations...
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October 22, 2010
IDFA Names John Kelly New Manager of International Affairs
The International Dairy Foods Association has named John P. Kelly to the position of manager of international affairs. In this role, Kelly will support IDFA's efforts on international trade and import and export issues. He'll also oversee the association's sweetener and trade committees. Kelly comes to IDFA from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's...
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October 7, 2010
Government-Mandated Milk-Supply Controls Adversely Affect Dairy Industry Growth, New Study Finds
-- A new study of government-mandated supply controls and their impact on the dairy industry in other countries shows that added controls on milk supply do not prevent price volatility and can have an adverse effect on an industry poised for growth. The report by Informa Economics, "An International Comparison of Milk Supply Management Programs and...
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IDFA Successfully Defends Dairy Processors' Right to Label in Ohio
More than two years after the International Dairy Foods Association filed a lawsuit against the state of Ohio to protect its members' right to label, an appellate court ruling released yesterday provided a victory for dairy processors and consumers. In a unanimous decision by a three-judge panel, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit reversed...
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October 1, 2010
IDFA Promotes Robin Cornelison to Director, Trade Show
Following the success of its inaugural International Dairy Show, the International Dairy Foods Association has announced the promotion of Robin E. Cornelison to the position of director, trade show. In this role, Cornelison will continue to oversee all aspects of managing the association's annual International Dairy Show, which was held last month in...
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September 24, 2010
Call for Nominations: National Cheese Institute's 2011 Laureate Award
The National Cheese Institute is now accepting nominations for its highest honor, the NCI Laureate Award. The award winner will be recognized at a special ceremony during IDFA's Dairy Forum 2011, January 23-26, in Miami, Fla. Nominations must be submitted by October 22, 2010, and there is no fee to enter. Candidates should be business or academic leaders...
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September 24, 2010
IDFA Announces 2010-2011 Meetings and Conferences Calendar
The International Dairy Foods Association is pleased to announce its 2010-2011 meetings and conferences calendar. IDFA Webinar on FDA Inspections: What You Need to KnowSeptember 30, October 4A better-funded Food and Drug Administration with many new field investigators has embarked on a massive new initiative to inspect food plants. Plant staff and...
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