International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)

Join us for a special holiday edition of Women in Dairy Virtual Networking! IDFA is excited to host an exclusive virtual networking event on December 17 for members of the Women in Dairy network! This session offers an incredible opportunity to connect with industry professionals, share insights on career development, and discuss how we can navigate the rapidly evolving workplace together. Celebrate the holiday season while building meaningful connections and learning from the experiences of inspiring women in the dairy industry. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a network that uplifts and empowers women in dairy! Register today: https://lnkd.in/gXvTG2Az

Join us TOMORROW for an exclusive fireside chat with two dairy industry leaders for members of the Women in Dairy Network! Hear from Lindsay Brady, President of Ornua Foods Americas, and Katie Davey, Executive Director of the Dairy Institute of California about their experiences as female leaders in the dairy industry, their vision for the future of dairy, and the advice they can share for other female leaders. Register today and join us TOMORROW: https://lnkd.in/e-bx3sRP

For decades, organizations like Feeding America and the American Red Cross have partnered with food companies to address crises and disasters at home and abroad. Today, nutritious dairy foods and ingredients—both fresh and shelf-stable—are playing a critical role in providing essential nutrients to hungry, malnourished, and vulnerable communities through relief programs worldwide. Join us at Dairy Forum 2025 for a special session on how companies are aligning their mission and values to make a meaningful impact for those in need. This panel will feature Hamdi Ulukaya, Founder and CEO of Chobani; Anne McKeough, Chief Development Officer with the American Red Cross; and Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America. Register today to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eufeEkcb

Don’t miss it! TOMORROW IDFA is excited to be hosting a new webinar with Sidel! Aseptic technology is revolutionizing the production of LDP products. Ensuring food safety and quality through continuous monitoring of critical production parameters, especially HACCP, is now more vital than ever. Achieve more than monitoring—drive high-quality production, simplify lab tasks, automate sampling, and compare quality across all lines instantly. Join this webinar to learn how integrated quality management takes your standards to the next level! Register today: https://lnkd.in/dsaPrjtG

The holiday season is upon us – that time when American consumers swarm online and brick-and-mortar shops buying gifts, decorations and other holiday goodies. The traditional shopping season is shorter this year – 26 days compared to 31 last year. How do consumers plan to spend their money in 2024? Find out in the latest edition of ‘The Dairy Bar: Powered by Ever.Ag’: https://lnkd.in/eivRay5Y

Only a few days left before early registration for International Sweetener Colloquium closes! Register today for insightful sessions on topics that impact the global sweetener industry. Hear from Shawn Bingham, CAIA with McKeaney-Flavel Co. about risk management in volatile markets. ? Don’t miss it! Register today: https://lnkd.in/ehdxSND

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently?awarded a grant to Auburn University’s Hunger Solutions Institute (HSI) to significantly expand the Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives Projects (HFMI) to more than 1,150 retail stores in 32 states since the program began in 2020. HFMI pilot projects provide SNAP beneficiaries with a dollar-for-dollar match when they purchase healthy fluid milk options, helping SNAP participants stretch their dollar with healthy dairy options. Since 2022, USDA has awarded nearly $10 million in grants to Auburn HSI to partner with retail food establishments to implement HFMI projects. The latest USDA grant will provide $2.79 million in FY2024 congressional appropriations to Auburn to bring the program to 438 additional participating locations across 18 states. IDFA is excited to see this program continue to expand! Read the full statement here: https://lnkd.in/e5V2DpPu

Do you have what it takes to be this year’s Dairy Forum cornhole tournament champion? Benefiting the IDFA Foundation, the tournament is open to players of all skill levels. Support a good cause and face off against the toughest cornhole competition in the dairy industry this January in San Antonio!?Register for Dairy Forum and sign up today:?https://lnkd.in/eufeEkcb

Join us TOMORROW for a new webinar with Tetra Pak! The demand for food and beverage products is rapidly changing, and processing technologies must evolve to maintain quality and sustainability. Explore the latest innovations in UHT processing and learn how to optimize efficiency, reduce energy and water consumption, and adapt to new market trends—all while ensuring your operations stay competitive and future-ready. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eKQSZBqc

U.S. corn and soybean harvests are nearly complete, and reports point to bumper crops.?USDA’s latest?World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates?report pegged corn production at 15.143 billion bushels, while soybean production came in at 4.461 billion bushels. Anecdotal reports also suggest healthy, if not record, yields. ? What could this mean for dairy producers? Find out more in the latest edition of ‘The Dairy Bar: Powered by Ever.Ag’: https://lnkd.in/eivRay5Y