International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)

Significant changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) pricing formulas are coming in 2025. Join us for a two-part webinar series with Sally Keefe designed to give you the clarity, context, and confidence you need to navigate the updated regulations and new formulas with ease. May 13 at 1:00 p.m. ET: What’s Coming – A detailed overview of the 2025 changes ahead of the May 21 price announcement. Includes timelines, formula explainers, and comparisons. June 18 at 1:00 p.m. ET: It’s Here – A real-time look at June and December formula impacts, with class-by-class and FMMO-specific comparisons, plus a deep dive into the new base Class I skim formula for ESL fluid milk products. This webinar is free for IDFA members only. Register for this webinar series today to learn more: https://lnkd.in/eDihitXC

Join IDFA and Imperion TOMORROW for a NEW WEBINAR about funding opportunities for food processors! The California Energy Commission (CEC) Food Production Investment Program (FPIP) provides grant funding to help food processors accelerate the adoption of advanced energy and decarbonization technologies to support electrical grid reliability and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Join us if your company operates production facilities in California and you are interested in learning about funding opportunities to support facility upgrades that reduce your carbon footprint alongside other benefits. If your operations are not in California, you may still want to learn about the types of projects other dairy companies have pursued with FPIP funding. Learn more and register today: https://lnkd.in/e9xHfTiq

Recent data indicates the pinch on people’s wallets is getting tighter and more consumers are striking eating out from their budgets. According to a recent Civic Science poll, 60% of respondents said they were saving money by cutting back on restaurant spending.   Placer AI data confirms this trend. Restaurant foot traffic has been consistently below prior-year levels for most of this year so far. What are people doing instead? Find out more in the latest edition of ‘The Dairy Bar: Powered by Ever.Ag’: https://lnkd.in/e7rqVUge

Cultured dairy products like Icelandic skyr have established a growing presence in the U.S. market. What makes these products popular among U.S. consumers? Tune in to the latest episode of The Dairy Download to hear insights from David Greci, brand director for siggi's, as he discusses the journey of bringing these cultured dairy products to U.S. consumers and how the market continues to grow. Full episode: https://lnkd.in/duzAhvY

Did you know that as part of the IDFA Leadership Symposium this summer, participants can earn an Advanced Leadership and Management Certificate from the Center for Professional and Executive Development at the Wisconsin School of Business?   This industry-specific program is designed for current and emerging leaders in the dairy sector, combining proven leadership training with insights tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities in dairy. Certificate recipients are also eligible to join the University of Wisconsin Alumni Association, gaining access to exclusive leadership resources and a strong professional network. Learn more and register today to take the next step in your leadership journey: https://lnkd.in/eJRHBd_P

Many cultured dairy products like kefir have established a growing presence in the U.S. market. What makes these products popular among U.S. consumers? Tune in to the latest episode of The Dairy Download to hear insights from Julie Smolyansky, president and chief executive officer of Lifeway Foods, Inc. Foods, and David Greci, brand director for siggi's, as they talk about the journey to bring these cultured dairy products to U.S. consumers and how the market continues to grow. Full episode: https://lnkd.in/duzAhvY

Many cultured dairy products like kefir and skyr have established a growing presence in the U.S. market. What makes these products popular among U.S. consumers? What market trends lie ahead for these products? Tune in to this week's episode of The Dairy Download to hear insights from two experts driving cultured dairy brands: Julie Smolyansky, president and chief executive officer of Lifeway Foods, Inc., and David Greci, brand director for siggi's, as they talk about the journey to bring these cultured dairy products to U.S. consumers and how the market continues to grow. Listen on your favorite podcast platform! Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ekd4WU_y Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g8RsdzJg Or listen online: https://lnkd.in/duzAhvY

Americans are feeling inflationary impacts in many aspects of life, and that includes the first meal of the day. Breakfast costs have surged in recent years. It's estimated that the price of breakfast at home – including two eggs, four slices of bacon, two pieces of buttered white toast, and a cup of coffee - is $2.52, up 26% year-over-year and up 71% from 2020. Learn more in the latest edition of 'The Dairy Bar: Powered by Ever.Ag': https://lnkd.in/e7rqVUge

Support dairy nutrition incentives in SNAP! The Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act was recently re-introduced in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. The bill would help SNAP participants access nutritious dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt   Visit the IDFA campaign center today to support this important legislation! Take action now: https://p2a.co/BB6iHxo

That’s a wrap on the 2025 Ice Cream & Cultured Innovation Conference! Congratulations to our first-place innovation award winners IRCA Group, Hudsonville Creamery and Ice Cream Company, KENT® Precision Foods Group. And thank you to our premier sponsors AGRANA Fruit, Berry Global, Inc., EverFresh, Sensient Technologies Corporation, Sokol Custom Foods and partners Dairy Foods for helping us put on such a great event. See you next year!