DairyTech is back! IDFA and Ever.Ag are excited to announce that the DairyTech conference will return this fall in Denver, Colorado from October 23-24. Join leading experts and fellow professionals at DairyTech 2024 for an in-depth exploration of the integration of artificial intelligence within the dairy industry. This year’s conference will delve into practical AI applications across various facets of the dairy industry including processing, supply chain management, sustainability, and corporate practices. You don’t want to miss this year’s conference and our exciting agenda with sessions that cater to a wide range of professionals. Register today to join us where Dairy and Tech connect: https://lnkd.in/eym88B_r #DairyTech #conference #dairy #AI #technology
International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Washington, DC 33,539 followers
Making a Difference for Dairy
About us
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., represents the nation’s dairy manufacturing and marketing industry, which supports more than 3.3 million jobs that generate $41.6 billion in direct wages and $753 billion in overall economic impact. IDFA’s diverse membership ranges from multinational organizations to single-plant companies, from dairy companies and cooperatives to food retailers and suppliers, all on the cutting edge of innovation and sustainable business practices. Together, they represent 90 percent of the milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt and cultured products, and dairy ingredients produced and marketed in the United States and sold throughout the world. Delicious, safe and nutritious, dairy foods offer unparalleled health and consumer benefits to people of all ages.
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http://www.idfa.org
External link for International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)
- Industry
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, DC
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1990
- Specialties
- Dairy, Cheese, Milk, Ice Cream, Yogurt, Association, and Advocacy
Locations
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Primary
1250 H Street, NW
Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005, US
Employees at International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)
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Stefan Kolle
Customer strategist, CX specialist, customer voice listener, NPS practitioner, innovator, digital transformation, B2B
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John ALLAN
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Michelle Albee Matto
Associate Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Nutrition, International Dairy Foods Association
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Melissa Lembke, CMM, CMP
Updates
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How are limited time offerings enticing customers to dine away from home? Listen to the latest episode of The #DairyDownload to hear from Trisha Hanold with Schreiber Foods about the innovative ways quick service restaurants are providing new offerings that appeal to Gen-Z customers. Listen to the full episode and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Apple podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ekd4WU_y Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g8RsdzJg Or listen online: https://lnkd.in/duzAhvY #podcast #dairy #restauranttrends #consumerinsights
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IDFA is excited to announce the 30 exceptional dairy industry professionals from IDFA member companies who have been selected for the sixth cohort of the NextGen Leadership Program, a premier, year-long development program for emerging dairy leaders. The program—now in its sixth year—is designed to support, guide, and prepare mid- to senior-level dairy industry professionals who are ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. Through a series of both in-person and virtual modules, the program equips participants to build and expand relationships with their peers, hone leadership skills, and acquire advanced advocacy skills for the dairy industry. Learn more about cohort 6 and the NextGen Leadership Program here: https://lnkd.in/ebyzNMXD Join us in congratulating the 2024-2025 cohort! Jared Bock, Regulatory Affairs Manager, Tillamook County Creamery Association; Allison Bolet Cafaro, Generational Impact Manager, Great Lakes Cheese Co., Inc.; Katie Burgess, Director, Risk Management, Ever.Ag; Brent Butcher, Director, Milk Procurement and Operations, Horizon Organic Dairy; Michelle Therese Carroll, Senior Global Key Account Manager, Fonterra (USA) Inc.; Ben Chapin, Member Services Director, Michigan Milk Producers Association; Catherine de Ronde, Vice President, Economics & Legislative Affairs, Agri-Mark, Inc.; Jed Ellis, Director, Procurement, Shehadey Family Foods, LLC; Wes Eveland, Director, Procurement, Hilmar; Stewart Foster, Senior Procurement Specialist - Dairy, Nestlé USA, Inc.; Morgan Gruhlke, Director, Strategic Sourcing, Sargento Foods Inc.; Gary Halverson, Director, Supply Chain, Idaho Milk Products; Amanda Hawkins, Director, Manufacturing, Albertsons Companies; Lauren Jones, Regional Key Account Manager Lead, AGRANA Fruit US, Inc.; Kristie Kliegl, Director, Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Chobani, Inc.; Gary Lawrence, Sr. Sales Director, Ornua Ingredients North America; Miranda Leis, Vice President, Dairy Pool, Organic Valley / CROPP Cooperative; Romain Lepicard, Sr. Director, Research & Development, Mars; Cole Lickley, Sr. Manager, Farm Risk Management, Danone North America; Dennis Meitner, Plant Manager, Franklin Foods Inc.; Adam Mueller, CEO, Minerva Dairy Inc.; Michael Murray, Vice President, Supply Chain, Saputo Inc. Dairy Division USA; Erik Nielsen, Associate General Counsel, Leprino Foods Company; Gretchen Porter, Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing, Grande Cheese Company; Mykala Snyder, Sales Manager, Continental Dairy Facilities, LLC; Ryan Theel, Industrial Sales Director, Masters Gallery Foods, Inc.; Tim Turner Jr., Vice President, Plant Operations, Turner Dairy Farms, Inc.; Michael Vinson, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Schreiber Foods, Inc.; Devon Vogel, Vice President, Customer Solutions, Nelson-Jameson, Inc.; Nathalia Zapata, AVP, Corporate Accounts-Dairy, Ecolab #NextGen #LeadershipDevelopment
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IDFA is excited to announce that USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor will be joining us for a virtual fireside chat with our Women in Dairy Network! Join us on August 7 to hear about Under Secretary Taylor’s background, what inspired her to become the leader she is, the challenges she has faced as a woman in her leadership roles, how she has overcome them, and her advice for other women. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gcpd9X4X
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Registration is now open for IDFA’s August membership briefing! Want to stay up to date on timely information and news relevant to the dairy industry? Join IDFA’s team of subject matter experts on August 16 at 1 p.m. ET for a one-hour briefing on IDFA's priorities, ongoing policy issues, opportunities for engagement within the industry, and more! Register today: https://lnkd.in/dJagwtzv
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Come work with us! IDFA is seeking a skilled and motivated Manager of Legislative Affairs to join our dynamic team in Washington, D.C. The Manager of Legislative Affairs will play a crucial role in advocating for policies that support the dairy industry's growth and sustainability. Consider joining our team! Read the full job description here: https://lnkd.in/gqPDqeb #hiring #legislativeaffairs
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IDFA is #hiring for a Manager of Legislative Affairs in Washington, D.C. Apply today or share this post with your network! Visit our website to read the full job description: https://lnkd.in/gqPDqeb
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When do restaurants see the most traffic? What impacts consumer motivation to dine out? Listen to the latest episode of The #DairyDownload to hear from R. J. Hottovy, CFA, with Placer.ai about how economic pressures are impacting consumer choices and how holidays influence restaurant traffic. Listen to the full episode and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Apple podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ekd4WU_y Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g8RsdzJg Or listen online: https://lnkd.in/duzAhvY #podcast #dairy #restauranttrends #consumerinsights
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Today is National Ice Cream Day! To celebrate, IDFA is excited to share what American consumers are saying about their favorite ice cream and frozen novelty treats. According to a recent IDFA and Morning Consult Survey, 97% of Americans love or like ice cream! And while traditional ice cream flavors still dominate IDFA's list, newer flavors like Butter Pecan and Cookie Dough are shaking up the top five. Want to learn more about all things ice cream? Check out our full survey here: https://lnkd.in/e2aRar-m Not only is it America's favorite frozen treat, but the ice cream industry also supports nearly 30,000 jobs and generates $11.4 billion in overall economic impact. So today, celebrate with us and enjoy a cone, pint, or half gallon of your favorite ice cream! #NationalIceCreamDay #IceCream #DairyDelivers
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“A lot of consumers are using grocery stores as kind of a substitute for restaurants, in particular among the dinner audience right now. I think that’s where we’re seeing a lot of growth in prepared meals.” R. J. Hottovy, CFA, head of analytical research at Placer.ai joined us on the latest episode of The #DairyDownload to share where there is growth and competition in food service activity, what trends are capturing the consumer’s attention, and what that means for restaurant innovation and marketing. Listen to the full episode and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Apple podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ekd4WU_y Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g8RsdzJg Or listen online: https://lnkd.in/duzAhvY #podcast #dairy #restauranttrends #marketinsights #consumerinsights
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