Articles from International Dairy Foods Association

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Consumers continued their preference for wholesome dairy products in 2024, as new data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows U.S. per-capita dairy consumption at near historic highs. Butter consumption hit a new record last year, while yogurt consumption showed the strongest overall growth followed by cottage cheese and regular ice cream in 2024. Cheese consumption remained unchanged from a record high the previous year.

WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The nation’s school milk processors have reduced added sugars by nearly 60% in flavored milk products sold at schools as a result of a voluntary, industry-led effort. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today announced the results of the Healthy School Milk Commitment launched in April 2023 by 37 school milk processors representing approximately 95% of the school milk volume in the United States. The Commitment calls on dairy companies to provide healthy, nutritious school milk options with fewer calories and no more than 10 grams of added sugar per 8-ounce serving by the 2025-2026 school year. The latest survey by IDFA shows the current level of added sugar in flavored milk is 7.2 grams per serving on average, demonstrating that all companies have met or exceeded the pledge.

WASHINGTON, 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.

WASHINGTON, 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.

New USDA Report shows per-capita consumption of butter and cheese at record highs as total dairy consumption matches historical high

WASHINGTON, 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.

‘Rocky Road’ is how most Americans describe Congress in an ice cream flavor

IDFA’s LAC Seal is the only widely recognized, independent verification of live and active yogurt cultures in the marketplace

USDA Report: Americans are consuming record amounts of cheese, contributing to one of the strongest years on record for U.S. dairy consumption

Commitment 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

WASHINGTON, 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. per capita dairy consumption jumped 12 lbs. per person in 2021, shattering previous records led by strongest growth in yogurt consumption in a decade