News Release Archive
February 7, 2011
IDFA Calls for Swift Passage of Free Trade Agreements, Outlines Benefits to the Dairy Industry
The International Dairy Foods Association urged Congress to move quickly to approve pending free trade agreements (FTAs) with the Republic of Korea, Colombia and Panama in written testimony submitted to the House Committee on Ways and Means. The testimony emphasized the positive impact these agreements will have on the dairy industry, and was submitted...
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January 31, 2011
New Federal Dietary Guidelines Call for Americans to Increase Their Consumption of Low-Fat and Fat-Free Dairy Foods
The new 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) encourage 3 daily servings of low-fat or fat-free milk and milk products for adults and children 9 years and older. For children ages 4-8, the recommendation was increased from 2 to 2.5 servings, and for children ages 2-3, the recommendation remains 2 servings. Most Americans fail to meet these recommendations...
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January 25, 2011
Proposed Relief Program Would Cost Dairy Farmers Millions
A new study by Informa Economics concludes that the Dairy Market Stabilization Program (DMSP) proposed by the National Milk Producers Federation would have withheld an estimated $626 million from dairy farmers during periods when they were already under significant financial pressure. In 2009, the worst financial year on record for dairy farmers, $390...
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January 24, 2011
Emanuele (Lino) Saputo, Chairman of Saputo Inc., Receives 2011 NCI Laureate Award
The National Cheese Institute today bestowed its highest honor, the NCI Laureate Award, on Emanuele (Lino) Saputo, chairman of Saputo Inc., Quebec, Canada. The award was presented to Mr. Saputo during a luncheon ceremony at the International Dairy Foods Association's Dairy Forum 2011 by NCI Chairman Dave Fuhrmann, who is president and CEO of Foremost...
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January 24, 2011
Brubaker Farms of Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, Named 2011 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year
Brubaker Farms of Mount Joy, Penn., was named the 2011 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year during a ceremony today at the International Dairy Foods Association's Dairy Forum in Miami, Fla. Owners Luke, Mike and Tony Brubaker received the award from IDFA Vice Chairman Dave Fuhrmann, who is president and CEO of Foremost Farms USA, Cooperative. Now in...
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January 24, 2011
Tipton Calls for Policies that Promote Profitability, Not Protection, to Capture Dairy's Greatest Potential
In her keynote speech today at Dairy Forum 2011, Connie Tipton, president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, said the dairy industry, now at a crossroads, has many opportunities for achieving its greatest potential. Noting that industry participants are closer than ever to finding agreement on a package of policy reforms, she challenged...
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January 21, 2011
IDFA Names Chelsee Woodey New Director of Legislative Affairs
The International Dairy Foods Association has named Chelsee M. Woodey to fill the position of director of legislative affairs. In this role, Woodey will assist with policy development and legislative strategy while serving as an advocate for IDFA and the dairy industry before members of Congress and their staff. Prior to joining IDFA, Woodey served...
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January 7, 2011
IDFA Commends U.S. Administration's Plan to Resolve NAFTA Trucking Dispute
The International Dairy Foods Association commends the announcement yesterday by the U.S. Department of Transportation of a concept document that details a U.S.-Mexico cross-border, long-haul trucking program to address safety concerns and U.S. compliance with trade obligations to Mexico. The proposal is a first step in solving a longstanding dispute...
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January 7, 2011
IDFA Issues Call for Presentations for 2011 International Dairy Show
The International Dairy Foods Association invites food and beverage industry professionals and interested academics to submit recommendations for speakers and educational presentations at this year's International Dairy Show, which will be held September 19-21, 2011, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. "Our goal is to provide International...
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IDFA Introduces New Webinars on Understanding Food-Safety Bill, Managing Plant Costs and Processes
Following the signing this week by President Barack Obama of the most sweeping food-safety legislation in nearly a century, the International Dairy Foods Association announced that it will offer a webinar entitled "Understanding the New Food-Safety Law" on January 13. The webinar, sponsored by IDFA Business Partners Alchemy Systems and Silliker, Inc...
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