IDFA Association News

IDFA adds Sustainability Workshop to 2009 lineup of events

IDFA SmartBrief | Jan 05, 2009

Responding to growing industry interest in sustainable production and products, IDFA has developed a new Sustainability Workshop to be held March 11 and 12 in Dallas. The workshop will help members meet the challenges of monitoring and reducing the amount of energy, water and chemicals used throughout each product's life cycle. Attendees also will hear highlights from successful case studies and review initiatives under way in other food industries. Register today!

Start the new year with the latest edition of "Dairy Facts"

IDFA SmartBrief | Jan 02, 2009

"Dairy Facts 2008," published by IDFA and Dairy Foods magazine, provides a comprehensive overview of 2007 sales, consumption and production data for the dairy foods industry. This 120-page booklet offers an excellent summary of the overall health of the U.S. dairy industry and dairy trends. Delivered in an easy-to-use format, "Dairy Facts" provides information from government and private market-research sources on the fluid-milk, cultured-dairy, cheese, and ice cream and frozen-desserts markets.

Don't let the year end without registering for Dairy Forum

IDFA SmartBrief | Dec 31, 2008

Dairy Forum 2009 will be held Jan. 11 to 14 at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort in Orlando, Fla. This year's program will feature many key issues facing the industry today, such as the economy and its impact on dairy, global challenges, milk marketing orders, political changes in Washington, sustainability and much, much more. Visit Dairy Forum 2009 online, where you can register and find the latest agenda updates, optional and spouse activities, travel discounts and Walt Disney World® ticket information.

Registration now open for Ice Cream Technology Conference

IDFA SmartBrief | Dec 29, 2008

The 2009 Ice Cream Technology Conference will be held Feb. 26 and 27 at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix. This premier event for frozen-dessert professionals is the only meeting that focuses specifically on frozen-dessert research, technology, new market trends and opportunities. The conference offers many networking opportunities and encourages an open exchange among participants and experts on technical and practical processing issues in the frozen-dessert industry. To register, visit www.idfa.org/meetings/2009_icecreamtech.cfm.

Updated Allergen Labeling Guidance now available from IDFA

IDFA SmartBrief | Dec 26, 2008

Are your allergen labels up to date and in compliance? How do you guard against cross-contact in your plants? IDFA's newly revised "Allergens Guidelines and Best Industry Practices" answers these and many more questions regarding allergen labeling and in-plant management. The manual includes an updated section on federal labeling requirements mandated by the 2004 Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act and a new section on the voluntary use of food allergy icons in plants and warehouses.

Dairy Facts 2008 Edition now available in print or PDF

IDFA SmartBrief | Dec 24, 2008

The latest edition of Dairy Facts, published by IDFA and Dairy Foods magazine, provides a comprehensive overview of 2007 sales, consumption and production data for the dairy foods industry. This 120-page booklet offers an excellent summary of the overall health of the U.S. dairy industry and dairy trends. Delivered in an easy-to-use format, Dairy Facts provides information from government and private market-research sources on the fluid-milk, cultured-dairy, cheese, and ice cream and frozen-desserts markets.

Dairy Forum is three weeks away! Have you registered yet?

IDFA SmartBrief | Dec 22, 2008

Worldwide Food Expo to feature new Flavoring and Ingredients Pavilion

IDFA SmartBrief | Dec 17, 2008

Worldwide Food Expo, scheduled for Oct. 28 to 31, 2009, in Chicago, will feature a new Seasoning, Flavoring and Ingredients Pavilion with live cooking demonstrations, food sampling and product displays. General exhibit sales are open for Worldwide Food Expo, the place where dairy decision-makers come to see the latest innovations in food and beverage processing and packaging. For more information, contact Robin Cornelison, IDFA trade-show manager, at rcornelison@idfa.org, or visit www.worldwidefood.com.

Dairy Forum CEO panel to discuss global challenges, opportunities

IDFA SmartBrief | Dec 15, 2008

Operating in a global economy continues to present new challenges as well as new opportunities for the U.S. dairy industry. At Dairy Forum 2009, Gregg Engles, chairman and CEO of Dean Foods Co., will lead a panel of global dairy executives who will share their perspectives on the changing dairy environment around the world. Dairy Forum 2009 will be Jan. 11 to 14 at Disney's Yacht & Beach Club Resort in Orlando, Fla. Visit Dairy Forum 2009 online to register and find the latest agenda updates, optional and spouse activities, travel discounts and Walt Disney World® ticket information.

Deadline for Dairy Forum hotel reservations is this Friday

IDFA SmartBrief | Dec 10, 2008

Here's one more indication that IDFA's Dairy Forum 2009, Jan. 11 to 14, is going to be a blockbuster event: The Disney Yacht & Beach Club Resort is sold out! IDFA has added a second block of rooms at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin, but you must act quickly. The deadline for making reservations and receiving the special rate at Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is Dec. 15. Visit Dairy Forum 2009 for complete reservation information, as well as agenda updates, optional and spouse activities, travel discounts, Walt Disney World® ticket information and registration details.

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