International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)

The most anticipated dairy industry event of the year is back in 2025! And this time…it’s LIMITLESS. Join more than 1,000 of the most influential leaders in dairy for four days of inspiring speakers, wall-to-wall business opportunities, unparalleled networking, and incredible entertainment. Join us in San Antonio for Dairy Forum 2025 this January and help us build the limitless future for dairy.    Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eufeEkcb

Earlier this week, we celebrated Women’s Equality Day in recognition of a pivotal milestone in women’s rights. The day also serves as a reminder of the work that lies ahead to achieve true gender parity in every aspect of life, including the workplace. We are inspired by the actions of companies across the dairy industry, like Franklin Foods, who are leading the way in building a more equitable workplace. After attending IDFA’s 2024 Dairy Forum and learning about the State of Women in Dairy Report’s recommendations for the industry, Franklin Foods CEO Emma Aer recognized an opportunity to further support gender equality in the workplace. Franklin Foods expanded its parental leave policy to offer up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new mothers and 4 weeks for new fathers, supporting both men and women in balancing family and professional responsibilities. Franklin Foods' efforts to foster a flexible, inclusive culture show the power of collaboration and innovation in building a supportive work environment. We are so thrilled to be able to celebrate the progress happening in our industry and are continuing to prioritize this work to ensure that all women have equal opportunities to thrive. Read the full post here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFrUHGJ3 #WomensEqualityDay #WomenInDairy #GenderEquality #DairyIndustry #WomenEmpowerment #Inclusion #ParentalLeave

As consumers find their wallets pinched tighter and tighter by rising prices, many are changing their shopping habits. One way they’re saving money is by turning to less expensive private label brands. How are rising prices influencing consumers' shift toward private label brands? Find out in the latest edition of “The Dairy Bar: Powered by Ever.Ag”: https://lnkd.in/eJAHtAcu

IDFA is thrilled to announce that Carla Harris—vice chairman of global wealth management and senior client advisor at Morgan Stanley, gospel recording artist, and acclaimed author of “Expect to Win” and “Strategize to Win”—will be a featured speaker at #DairyForum 2025!   Harris will share her powerful insights on leadership, focusing on the transformative impact of authenticity and the importance of embracing your true self. With her vast industry knowledge and leadership expertise, she’ll explore how showing up authentically can drive success and foster genuine connections in both personal and professional spheres.   This is a unique opportunity to learn from one of the most inspiring voices in leadership today. Don’t miss out! Join us this January in San Antonio—register today: https://lnkd.in/eufeEkcb

We’re excited to welcome cohort 6 of IDFA’s NextGen Leadership Program! We would like to spotlight each of these rising leaders and congratulate them on this next step in their professional journey. Over the next several weeks, we look forward to helping you get to know this incredible group.   Today, we’re pleased to introduce Devon Vogel with Nelson-Jameson, Inc, Gary Lawrence with Ornua Ingredients, Miranda Leis with Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative, Michael Vinson with Schreiber Foods, and Cole Lickley with Danone North America.   Learn more about these leaders and the NextGen Leadership Program here: https://lnkd.in/ebyzNMXD   Join us in congratulating these remarkable members of the 2024-2025 cohort! #NextGenLeadership #LeadershipProgram #ProfessionalDevelopment

What are the current consumer trends related to health and wellness? Listen to the latest episode of The #DairyDownload to hear from Vivien Sheehan, with Kerry as she shares the rise in consumer interest in ingredients that address health needs.   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 #ingredients #nutrition #markettrends #dairy #podcast | Ever.Ag

Heading to DairyTech this October? Don’t miss the unique opportunity to tour Shamrock Foods Company’s brand-new foodservice distribution center in Aurora, Colorado!   This tour will offer a firsthand look at the best-in-class, semi-automated facility, designed to serve customers across the Midwest and Central Plains regions. The 1-million square foot facility, which includes freezer, cooler, and ripening rooms, was designed with sustainability in mind, leveraging natural light and energy-efficient materials throughout.   Space on this tour is limited, so be sure to register today! We look forward to seeing you this fall in Colorado! Register today: https://lnkd.in/eym88B_r #DairyTech #dairy #innovation #conference

Today, we honor the progress made toward gender equality and recognize the ongoing efforts to continue working towards true parity. #WomensEqualityDay is a reminder of the strength, resilience, and determination of women who continue to break barriers in every field. IDFA is proud of our ongoing work to support gender equality in dairy. Through IDFA’s Women in Dairy network we work to improve recruiting, retention, and gender equality within the U.S. dairy sector through data-based reporting and tools, C-suite engagement, and by fostering networking and professional and leadership development. Earlier this year, we released the 2024 State of Women in Dairy Report, which benchmarked industry-wide progress on gender equality and provided recommendations to continue the dairy industry’s work in this area.   We look forward to continuing our work to champion equal opportunities, make the workforce more inclusive and diverse, and ensure that women feel supported and acknowledged in the dairy industry. Learn more about the network and the State of Women in Dairy Report on our website and stay tuned for more information about our survey and report for 2025: https://lnkd.in/dNxZreW #WomenInDairy #genderequality #WomensEqualityDay

A weaker-than-expected July jobs report triggered a global market correction in early August. Unemployment rose to 4.3% in July, the highest level since October 2021, while payrolls expanded by 114,000 jobs, well below expectations for 180,000. How will July’s weak jobs report and rising unemployment influence potential changes in interest rates? Find out in the latest edition of “The Dairy Bar: Powered by Ever.Ag”: https://lnkd.in/eJAHtAcu #dairybar #marketinsights

Dairy ingredient companies are innovating to meet growing consumer demand for functional nutrition. Where is this market headed, and how are leaders highlighting dairy’s health benefits? In this week's episode of The #DairyDownload, Vivien Sheehan of Kerry and Hannah Thompson, RDN, LD, CPT, registered dietitian and social media expert, discuss the latest trends, how these products fill nutritional gaps, and the influence of social media on consumer choices. Tune in and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to learn more! Apple podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ekd4WU_y Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g8RsdzJg Or listen online: https://lnkd.in/duzAhvY #dairy #podcast #nutrition #health #ingredients #innovation | Ever.Ag Phil Plourd Kathleen Noble Wolfley