It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic completely changed our lives. Every industry was impacted, and the way we conducted business dramatically shifted. The dairy industry was no exception. Consumers’ needs shifted drastically and practically overnight, forcing everyone to act fast and meet the changing demands. This instant change highlighted the lag that the shipping …
The past year has made U.S. dairy exporters and importers painfully aware of the global agricultural shortcomings in supply chain and has resulted in their asking the Administration and Members of Congress for help in fixing it. The list of IDFA’s members’ pain points in trying to import their ingredients and export their products is …
Despite the challenges cheese and other food industry stakeholders have faced over the past year with shifting supply and demand fundamentals due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a boom in pizza delivery and carry-out has been a steadfast, positive outlet for cheese demand and sales. In a year when restaurants across the country have struggled to …
The COVID-19 pandemic actually heightened consumers’ sustainability concerns. One might think that consumers would have put sustainability on the back burner amid the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, that appears to be far from the case.
In a 2020 survey it conducted with more than 3,000 people across eight countries, Boston Consulting Group found …
Like everything else in life, balance is important in the dairy processing mix. You may have heard the statement, “milk is nature’s perfect food.” Nutritionally speaking, that is true. But is the quality of dairy products we consume always perfect? Have you noticed that when you lift a freshly baked pizza slice, the melted cheese …
McLean, VA – The Foundation of the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FFPSA) today announced the recipients of fifteen $5,000 Career Development Scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year. The winners of these scholarships are employees of FPSA member companies and family members and include Anna Bert (Alfa Laval), Kallie Baughman (Marel), Victoria Langro (Festo Corporation), Leah …
MADISON, Wis. — On the heels of one of the most challenging years the dairy industry has experienced in decades, the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association (WDPA) is excited to again host its highly anticipated, comprehensive dairy products competition — the World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Products Contest.
The contest, now in its 18th year, is …
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauds members of the Wisconsin State Senate, following the body’s unanimous approval of Senate Bill 325, investing $5 million to boost agricultural exports over the next five years. “With new trade agreements in place and household incomes rising in emerging markets, there is tremendous opportunity to grow sales of Wisconsin …
The U.S. dairy industry continues to play a strong role in the U.S., supporting 3.3 million total jobs and $41.6 billion in direct wages, according to the latest report from the International Dairy Foods Association. IDFA’s 2021 Study, which measures the combined impact of the dairy products industry, showed the U.S. dairy industry’s economic impact …