WASHINGTON —Americans are turning to dairy products at a rate never seen before, according to the USDA Economic Research Service (ERS). New ERS data on annualized per capita consumption of dairy point to cheese, butter, and yogurt categories driving substantial growth in per capita consumption of dairy, which reached a record high in 2019.…
After the FPSA recently announce a dynamic new online training program for the Association’s members, they were struck by the response from some of these members who could not see the importance to their business in offering more training options for their employees. Their concern was not about the price which at $349/year/user was the …
The Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), today announced the 13 companies and cooperatives which, via a competitive review process, have been selected to receive grants totaling $230,000.
“Competition for grant dollars was strong, with 77 …
Check out this Insider interview with Ruslan about keeping a 5,000-year-old cheese-making tradition alive in Armenia. Watch the video or read the transcript below.
Narrator: This is a type of goat cheese called motal. Using a 5,000-year-old method, motal takes about three months to make. It’s made throughout the Caucasus region, particularly in the …
WASHINGTON—As part of our commitment to honoring excellence across the dairy industry, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is seeking nominations for three top awards presented annually to leaders in the dairy industry. Nominations will close on Friday, Oct. 30. Winners will be announced and recognized at Dairy Forum 2021. Nominations are now open …
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released July 2020 agricultural export data through the Foreign Agricultural Service’s Global Agricultural Trade System. After reviewing the data, IDFA has made notes on the following trends for the IDFA members:
With ten percent of America’s workforce currently filing for jobless benefits amid the coronavirus pandemic, it seems strange to say that we have a labor shortage. Yet, between unemployment enhancers, personal health concerns, and child care disruptions, most dairy industry employers know, good help remains hard to find.
Now, we may be on the cusp
By now, you’ve heard that the dairy industry’s signature event is going virtual in January 2021. The International Dairy Foods Association put a lot of thought and planning into making Dairy Forum 2021 their most forward-thinking and most accessible event yet. Technology allows the IDFA to maintain networking spaces and opportunities for all attendees who …
Manufacturing and the overall economy continued to grow in August, according to the Institute for Supply Management’s August report on business. Their purchasing manager’s index for manufacturers grew to 56.0% in August, an increase of 1.8 points from July.
The ISM’s production index rose to 63.3%, up 1.2 points from July. New orders and prices …
MADISON, Wis. — During the COVID-19 pandemic, specialty food brokers continue to keep communication flowing between cheesemakers, buyers and retailers on store trends, sales, and commitments, while using their knowledge of the supply chain to keep track of any disruptions that may occur. Now more than ever, these brokerages are taking on additional responsibilities to …