Strong global demand and tight supply helped drive U.S. dairy exports to a second consecutive volume record in 2021 and a new all-time high in value. According to the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), U.S. …
Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement on the news that U.S. agricultural exports including dairy set a record for value and volume in 2021. According to USDA today, U.S. farm and food products to the world totaled $177 billion, topping the 2020 total by 18 …
Less than a month remains until dozens of highly qualified judges from around the world gather in Madison, Wisconsin for the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest. From March 1-3, the group of 53 international experts will evaluate 2,919 dairy product entries, selecting the best in each class – and the 2022 World Champion.
This year’s …
Join colleagues and friends in recognizing the best of the best in the dairy processing industry at CheeseExpo 2022! Register by March 1 for a special discount on your all-access pass to CheeseExpo’s exciting celebrations.
“Between their award-winning products, a high standard of craftsmanship, incredible business growth, and a commitment to building a legacy, dairy …
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) applauded the Senate introduction of the Ocean Shipping Reform …
The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA) is now accepting applications for its Dairy Business Builder Grant. Dairy farmers, entrepreneurs, and processors in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin are eligible to apply. Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded through a competitive process.
Grant applications and more information about the program are available …
Michael Dykes, D.V.M., President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, released the following statement today on the Biden Administration’s announcement to seek additional capacity at the Port of Oakland and improve service for shippers of U.S. grown agricultural commodities including dairy exports:
“On behalf of the businesses throughout the dairy supply chain, IDFA …
Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, might be the cheesiest day ever when National Cheddar Day and the Big Game collide. Add in the return of the Mother Loaf — a 40-pound block of Tillamook sharp yellow cheddar …
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the Port of Los Angeles and CMA CGM — a leader in shipping and logistics — formed the Dairy Exports Working Group aimed at identifying and addressing supply chain issues hampering U.S. dairy product exports. The group will focus on seaports on the West Coast of the United States, …
The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced January 19th, 2022, an expansion of its Giving Back charitable efforts to include the Folds of Honor Foundation in furtherance of its mission to provide scholarships to spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service men and women.
As part of this initiative, on March 22nd of …