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Fireside Chat with House Agriculture Committee Chair Glenn “GT” Thompson

When the 118th Congress convened earlier this month in Washington, Republicans took control of the U...

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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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Employee Training Solutions from Intertek Alchemy

Employee Training Solutions from Intertek Alchemy

IDFA understands the value a strong training program plays in employee safety, retainment, and producti...

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The Alchemy Training System

Creating and managing all the food safety, workplace safety, and HR training you need — and keeping it...

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Complimentary eLearning Courses & Posters

If you just need a few of the basic courses or want a preview into Intertek Alchemy’s rich course libra...

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Professional-level eLearning Courses

Looking for some professional development courses for your supervisors and managers? Look no further th...

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Latest Webinars

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Deploying Zero-Emission Equipment? Get Paid.

Producers and supply chain leaders are rapidly decarbonizing their fuels and equipment to meet chang...

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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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State PFAS Food Packaging Compliance Strategies

As state legislatures enact bans on the sale and distribution of food packaging containing intention...

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Latest Research

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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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Polling of Voters on Immigration Reform and Rising Food Prices, Conducted by Morning Consult

Nine-in-ten Democratic voters (88%) and four-in-five Republican voters (79%) and independent voters....

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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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Ice Cream & Frozen Novelty Trends Survey - June 2022

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) has partnered once again with Research America, Inc. t...

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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 - End Of 2022 Panel Discussion

From rampant inflation to strong exports, from increased milk production to faltering consumer deman...

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The Dairy Download - Dairy in the TikTok Spotlight

Do influencers really influence what and where we eat? Social media platforms such as TikTok and Ins...

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The Dairy Download - What's Trending in Grocery Sales?

Consumers may not be trapped at home exploring old recipe books and comfort foods, but they are stil...

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The Dairy Download - Not-So-Dry February: A Look at Alcoholic Dairy Drinks

Your favorite drink may include a splash of club soda, an ounce of liqueur or a cocktail umbrella. B...

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All Resources

Chilled to Aseptic in Packaging

Practical and appealing containers attract consumers, protect products, leave the environment better of...

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IDFA Vision for the Future

IDFA in 2021 completed a pre-competitive strategic planning process led by IDFA members to determine...

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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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The Dairy Download Turns One! Celebrating a Year of Great Conversations

Butter and ice cream. Sustainability and innovation. Capacity and labor. After a year on the air, Th...

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Sustainable Packaging: State Legislative Update

In this webinar, IDFA will update members on newly enacted statutes in Maine, Oregon and Washington and...

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New Options For Inline Dairy Process Analysis With Inline FT-NIR

The technology is solid-state, with low maintenance requirements, very accurate measurements and no cal...

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Helping our Communities: USDA’s Dairy Donation Program

Emily DeBord, Senior Marketing Specialist in the Promotion, Research and Planning Division of USDA’s AM...

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Workforce Woes: What’s Causing Labor Challenges?

A lack of workers. An increase in COVID cases. An aging labor force. They’re all issues facing US em...

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Sorting Through Dairy Line Layouts to Increase Flexibility

Dairy processors need flexible, future-ready production lines that operate reliably with minimal unsche...

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Dairy in Demand: Ramping Up Capacity

No matter where they eat, Americans love dairy. That’s good news as processors ramp up capacity, bri...

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South Dakota Dairy: A Trip Down I-29

What do the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore and more than 150,000 cows have in common? They all call Sou...

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Use of UV to Meet PMO Requirements for Dairy Applications

Technology is transforming the dairy industry daily, enabling innovation and increasing efficiencies...

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