Dozens of U.S. Ice Cream Makers Pledge to Eliminate Certified Artificial Colors from Ice Cream Products by End of 2027WASHINGTON, July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For generations, ice cream has been a beloved indulgence woven into American culture, communities, and celebrations. Now, a new voluntary effort led by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) in partnership with America’s ice cream makers promises to eliminate certified artificial colors from ice cream products made with real milk by Dec. 31, 2027.
IDFA Announces ‘Healthy Dairy in Schools Commitment’ to Eliminate Use of Certified Artificial Colors in Dairy Foods for Schools, Surpassing State and Federal StandardsWASHINGTON, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy food companies are stepping up to make America healthier by announcing a significant commitment that will reshape school meal menus across the nation for 30 million children. Today, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) announced the IDFA Healthy Dairy in Schools Commitment, a voluntary, proactive pledge to eliminate the use of certified artificial colors in milk, cheese, and yogurt products sold to K-12 schools for the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs by the start of the 2026-2027 school year, or July 2026.
Spread the News: Butter & Cheese Consumption at Record Highs as U.S. Demand for Dairy Spikes in 2023New USDA Report shows per-capita consumption of butter and cheese at record highs as total dairy consumption matches historical high
Butter Pecan and Cookie Dough Enter America’s Top 5 Favorite Flavors Ahead of National Ice Cream DayWASHINGTON, July 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Americans have been enjoying ice cream since the founding of the United States, and for the first time ever, Butter Pecan and Cookie Dough have cracked top five favorite flavors. In celebration of National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 21, the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is excited to share what American consumers are saying about their favorite ice cream and frozen novelty treats.
IDFA Relaunches Live and Active Cultures Seal for Yogurt and Cultured Dairy Product Makers to Showcase Benefits of Gut HealthIDFA’s LAC Seal is the only widely recognized, independent verification of live and active yogurt cultures in the marketplace
You Cheddar Believe It! America’s Love Affair with Dairy Continues as Cheese Consumption Hits All-Time High in 2022USDA Report: Americans are consuming record amounts of cheese, contributing to one of the strongest years on record for U.S. dairy consumption
IDFA Announces ‘Healthy School Milk Commitment’ to Provide Nutritious Milk with Less Added Sugar for Students in Public Schools, Surpassing USDA StandardsCommitment on behalf of 37 milk processors and subsidiaries covers all 50 states and Puerto Rico; new research shows 90% of parents support serving flavored milk in schools
NMPF, IDFA Pleased New USDA School Meal Proposal Keeps Low-Fat Flavored Milk in Schools, Call for Expanded Dairy OptionsWASHINGTON, Feb. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today expressed optimism for USDA’s proposed updates to school meal nutrition standards, specifically USDA’s plans to maintain low-fat flavored milk for students. NMPF and IDFA continued to call on USDA officials to expand milk and dairy options in schools to ensure children have access to the nutrients they need each day, consistent with the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
U.S. Dairy Consumption Hits All-Time High in 2021 as Growing Category Evolves Toward Yogurt, Cheese, ButterU.S. per capita dairy consumption jumped 12 lbs. per person in 2021, shattering previous records led by strongest growth in yogurt consumption in a decade
