Articles tagged under: International Dairy Foods Association
Meshke Elected IDFA Cheese Board Vice Chair
Published January 22, 2024
The International Dairy Foods Association has announced the new members of its executive council and the leaders for the five industry segment boards. Associated Milk Producers Inc. President/CEO Sheryl Meshke is the new vice chair for the IDFA Cheese Board.Dairy Industry Weighs In Over School Lunches
Published February 9, 2023
USDA’s recent proposals for school nutrition and the Women, Infants and Children program addressed salt, added sugars and whole grains. International Dairy Foods Association Senior Vice President Matt Herrick said the proposal could potentially eliminate chocolate milk from elementary and…Seeking Consensus on Federal Orders
Published January 24, 2023
If the International Dairy Foods Association and National Milk Producers Federation can not come to terms on Federal Milk Marketing Order reform in the next month, IDFA will submit its own proposal to USDA. The two groups have been meeting…Collin Peterson to Consult for IDFA
Published January 19, 2023
The International Dairy Foods Association has added three dairy policy consultants. The trio includes former House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson, who now leads The Peterson Group. In addition, Chip English of the Davis Wright Tremaine LLP law firm and…IDFA Names Chief Economist
Published January 19, 2023
Mike Brown is the new chief economist for the International Dairy Foods Association. Previously, Brown was the director of the dairy supply chain for the Kroger supermarket chain.Dairy Industry Fights for Workforce Modernization Act
Published December 9, 2022
The International Dairy Foods Association wants the Farm Workforce Modernization Act passed during the lameduck session. "Workforce is by far the number one issue facing our IDFA members," said Michael Dykes, CEO, IDFA. "Most of our members are short 10-to-20…IDFA Honors MN, SD Lawmakers
Published December 8, 2022
The International Dairy Foods Association has honored six individuals for their work in supporting U.S. dairy policy. That list includes Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, South Dakota Senator John Thune and South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson.Chief People Officer Hired
Published August 21, 2022
Dr. Mia Mulrennan has been named the chief people officer for the International Dairy Foods Association. Mulrennan spent the last ten years as an organizational psychologist and consultant for Fortune 500 companies, including Sun Country Airlines and the Star Restaurant…IDFA Promotions Announced
Published July 14, 2022
The International Dairy Foods Association has promoted Robert Rosado and Andrew Jerome. Rosado is now the vice president of legislative affairs. Before joining IDFA, Rosado had worked on the Senate Agriculture Committee. Jerome moves up to the role of associate…