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Human Capital Opportunities and Risks: Navigating the "S" in ESG

The dairy industry’s commitment to its workforce and community is a central part of company human ca...

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Featured Training & Education

SEC Climate Disclosure Rule

IDFA is pleased to make information, resources, and experts available to IDFA members to help them unde...

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Food Safety Education Portal

IDFA is proud to partner with the renowned International Food Protection Training Institute (IFPTI)....

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Introduction to Dairy Product Labeling

This two-session training opportunity provides you and your staff with the essential information you...

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Dairy Accounting and Finance 2.0

Efficiency, strategy and skills are the focus of IDFA's Dairy Accounting and Finance 2.0. Learn the ins...

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Training Solutions & Consulting Services from Intertek Alchemy

Online Training for Busy Food Safety Professionals

A convenient solution for developing professional skillsets and achieving industry certifications.

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Food Safety Consulting Services

Expert consultants to help you build and sustain a world-class food safety and quality assurance system...

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Engaging Training for Frontline Employees

A comprehensive solution for food and workplace safety training delivery and documentation.

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Latest Webinars

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Advancing Decarbonization in the Dairy Industry

Emissions from industrial process heat, including the dairy industry, have been labeled as 'hard-to...

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Food and Ag Cybersecurity: A Guide for Small & Medium Enterprises

The dairy industry leverages information technology in the same way other industries do for core bus...

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IDFA-OSHA Alliance Webinar: Health and Safety of Temporary Workers

Many dairy companies and suppliers are turning to temporary workers to fill urgent staffing needs am...

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Latest Research

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Polling of Parents with Children in Public School, Conducted by Morning Consult

Parents with children in public schools continue to nearly unanimously agree that non-fat or low-fat...

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IDFA Member Sustainability Survey

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) in partnership with McKinsey and Company surveyed IDFA...

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Top Priorities for Dairy Executives in 2023

In the third quarter of 2022, IDFA and McKinsey and Company jointly surveyed more than 100 executives a...

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Polling of WIC Participants on Proposed Cuts to Dairy Benefits by Morning Consult

On the heels of a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposal to cut WIC benefits for milk and da...

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Cybersecurity Resources

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Food and Ag Cybersecurity: A Guide for Small & Medium Enterprises

The dairy industry leverages information technology in the same way other industries do for core bus...

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Cyber Threats in the Dairy Sector

Cybercrime like denial of service, ransomware, and data and intellectual property theft is a growing co...

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Reducing Cyber Threats for Dairy Businesses

Cyber criminals are now attacking computers and networks at a rate of one attack every 39 seconds. Is y...

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The Dairy Download - Defending Dairy: Protecting Against Cyber and Physical Threats

Criminal actors—whether they be halfway across the globe or within our own companies—pose significan...

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Manuals

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Milk, Yogurt & Cultured Products Labeling Manual (2019 Edition)

To assist the dairy industry with understanding the details of these complex labeling changes IDFA has...

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Cheese Labeling Manual (2019 Edition)

To assist the dairy industry with understanding the details of these complex labeling changes IDFA has...

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Ice Cream and Frozen Desserts Labeling Manual (2019 Edition)

To assist the dairy industry with understanding the details of these complex labeling changes IDFA has...

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The Dairy Download Podcast

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The Dairy Download - Trade With India

No one loves dairy quite like India. The world’s most populous country consumes more dairy than any....

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The Dairy Download - Dishing on Ice Cream

The sun is out, temperatures are rising and kids are out of school. It’s summer – time for flip flop...

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The Dairy Download - Food as Medicine

Eat your vegetables. Drink your milk. You’ll grow big and strong! Children often hear these adages a...

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The Dairy Download - How Companies Are Taking Action on Climate

From reducing methane emissions to implementing recyclable packaging, U.S. dairy is making environme...

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The Sustainable Packaging Transformation: PET Leadership & Packaging Trends

As consumers become more conscious and proactive on environmental issues, they expect manufacturers....

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PFAS in Dairy: Navigating Sampling and Analytical Techniques

PFAS are a large group of manufactured compounds used in a wide variety of industrial and commercial...

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Polling of Voters with Children in Public School, Conducted by Morning Consult

Nine-in-ten voters with children in public schools say making sure school meals are healthy and nutriti...

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Dairy Risk Management Academy 2.0

Dairy Risk Management Academy 2.0

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ESG Learning Series: Session #3: Scope 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Collections and Protocols

ESG Learning Series: Session #3: Scope 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Collections and Protocols

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2022 IDFA Member Survey

IDFA conducted a satisfaction survey of its membership from August 15 - September 16, 2022. 369 IDFA...

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The Dairy Download: Workforce Issues Facing Dairy

From worker shortages to wage pressures, employers across the country are facing labor challenges –....

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Polling of Federal Nutrition Program Beneficiaries, Conducted by Morning Consult

Dairy products like milk, yogurt and cheese are in high demand and considered affordable among peopl...

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Rapid Detection & Removal of Biofilm Made Easy Using New Technologies

IDFA and the experts at AFCO presented a webinar on biofilm, its presence and formation in food process...

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The Dairy Download: Evolution of School Milk

A new backpack, a fresh pack of pencils and a carton of milk. They’re all essentials for students he...

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IDFA Submits Comments to UN High-Level Expert Group

IDFA submitted comments to the UN High-Level Expert Group on the Net-Zero Commitments of Non-State Ent...

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ESG Learning Series: Session #2 - Scope 1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Collections and Protocols

IDFA in collaboration with PwC presented the second in a series of six webinars delivered by Amanda....

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