Happy National Farmer's Day! Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of farmers across the country. A special thank you to all of the dairy farmer co-ops and farmers who support the continued success and growth of the dairy industry! #NationalFarmersDay
International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Washington, DC 34,346 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.
- Website
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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, AI implementation
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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
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Sheryl Doering Meshke
President and CEO
Updates
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🎙️ IDFA's first-ever Spanish-only podcast is now available! To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month this year, IDFA is excited to share this honest, insightful, and inspiring conversation about the experiences of Hispanic leaders in dairy. We are so thrilled to be able to highlight four incredible members of the dairy community. Featured in this podcast are: - Israel Santiesteban, Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Management U.S. with Schreiber Foods - Peggy Ponce, Director of Product Innovation Ingredients –U.S. Operations with Agropur - Juan Mora, Director of Operations with Sabrosura Foods - Jose Quijada, Senior Director of Customer Experience with Ecolab For more resources to help share this podcast and to listen to short clips in English, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eb4hjrTJ 🎙️ ¡Ya está disponible el primer podcast de IDFA completamente en español! Para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana este año, en IDFA nos emociona compartir una conversación honesta, profunda e inspiradora sobre las experiencias de líderes hispanos en la industria láctea. Nos llena de orgullo poder destacar a cuatro miembros excepcionales de la comunidad láctea. En este podcast participan: - Israel Santiesteban, Vice Presidente Senior, Cadena de Suministro y Compras con Schreiber Foods - Peggy Ponce, Directora de Innovación de Producto, Global Ingredients con Agropur - Juan Mora, Gerente de Operaciones con Sabrosura Foods - Jose Quijada, Director Senior de Customer Experience con Ecolab Para acceder a más recursos que te ayudarán a compartir este podcast y escuchar fragmentos en inglés, visita nuestro sitio web: https://lnkd.in/eb4hjrTJ
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Time is running out to submit your nominations for four prestigious awards that recognize excellence in dairy – get your submissions in today! These awards celebrate outstanding leadership, innovation, food safety, and workplace culture. Winners will be honored at Dairy Forum 2025 in San Antonio, Texas. • 2025 IDFA Laureate Award: Recognizes an outstanding leader who has significantly impacted the dairy industry's growth and development. • 2025 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year Award: Honors a U.S. dairy farm that has embraced innovation, technology, and industry partnerships to achieve greater productivity and growth. • 2025 IDFA Food Safety Leadership Award: Recognizes an IDFA member company or group for their outstanding contributions to food safety within the dairy industry. • 2025 IDFA Workplace of the Year Award: Celebrates an IDFA member company that has implemented policies to promote a positive workplace experience, with a focus on inclusiveness and professional development. Don’t forget to submit your nominations by October 25, 2024, and help us recognize the leaders and innovators who are driving the dairy industry forward! For more details on the awards and submission guidelines, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/ehdH-prD
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How do dairy products help food banks across the country feed those in need? Listen to the latest episode of The Dairy Download to hear from Jerod Matthews, senior director of commodity foods for dairy with Feeding America, about the role of dairy’s 13 essential nutrients in addressing food insecurity. 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
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IDFA was honored to have the Healthy School Mill Commitment recognized as a Platinum Awards Finalist last night at the PRNEWS Awards Gala! This recognition is truly a testament to the the incredible work of the 37 school milk processors who stepped up and made this commitment possible. Thank you! More information about the ongoing work of the Healthy School Milk Commitment can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gCmYx6Xd #HealthySchoolMilkCommitment #nutrition
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🎙️ IDFA is excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by launching our very first Spanish-language podcast THIS FRIDAY! We had the pleasure of sitting down with four outstanding leaders from the dairy industry for a great discussion that dives into cultural pride, how cultural identity influences the workplace, ways we can foster greater cultural inclusivity, and much more. Here’s a sneak peek featuring Juan Mora with Sabrosura Foods, offering a glimpse into the insightful and candid conversation in this podcast. We can't wait to share the full podcast, on October 11! Stay tuned! 🎙️ ¡IDFA está orgulloso de celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con nuestro primer podcast en español, que estará disponible ESTE VIERNES! Tuvimos el placer de conversar con cuatro destacados líderes de la industria láctea en una conversación que aborda temas como el orgullo cultural, la influencia de la identidad cultural en el trabajo, las formas en que podemos promover una mayor inclusión cultural y mucho más. En este adelanto, Juan Mora de Sabrosura Foods nos da un ejemplo de esta conversación profunda y sincera. ¡No podemos esperar a compartir el episodio completo el 11 de octubre! ¡Mantente atento!
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It’s October. That means it’s time for ghosts, monsters and all things spooky as Americans gear up for Halloween. What does spending look like for this popular retail holiday? Find out in the latest edition of “The Dairy Bar: Powered by Ever.Ag:” https://lnkd.in/ehAbw3mT
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Join us at #DairyForum 2025 to uncover the #LIMITLESS future of the dairy industry! As the premier dairy industry event of the year, Dairy Forum gathers top leaders and rising leaders from across the dairy supply chain. Panna Agrawal, vice president of operations at Saputo Inc., shares why he thinks the event provides value to all attendees. Don’t miss out—learn more and secure your spot today: https://lnkd.in/eufeEkcb
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What makes dairy, and a product like Chobani’s Super Milk so incredible for emergency nutrition needs? Listen to the latest episode of The #DairyDownload to hear from Nishant Roy, chief impact officer with Chobani as he shares the innovations behind Super Milk and other work to provide nutrition to communities in need. 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 #nutrition #foodinsecurity #innovation
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Today, the #IDFAFoundation held a volunteer event with Rise Against Hunger to deliver meals to students around the world. The IDFA Foundation made a $6,000 donation for over 12,000 meals. A huge thank you to everyone for coming out to volunteer this morning to pack these meals! Learn more about the work of the IDFA Foundation here: https://lnkd.in/gUTtZx-X