Association insights: Giving schools lactose-free options 12.06.2024 By Michael Dykes IDFA: Removing federal obstacles would give more options to students.Read More
Consumers changing how they approach dairy consumption 10.21.2024 By Kristen Putch Milk consumption has seen a steady decrease while other dairy products have become more popular.Read More
Added sugar levels drop in flavored school milk 10.16.2024 By Benton Smith IDFA and 37 processors established the Healthy School Milk Commitment more than a year ago.Read More
GENYOUth calls attention to value of free school meals 08.30.2024 By Benton Smith A survey highlighted Americans' desire to see food insecurity addressed at state and federal levels.Read More
Trade associations approve of latest Farm Bill framework 06.13.2024 By Benton Smith IDFA noted the presence of a new Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program.Read More
Dairy trade associations react to Farm Bill draft 05.24.2024 By Benton Smith IDFA was pleased to see the expansion of the SNAP Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive, but called for other changes.Read More
Checkoff pilot shows benefits of lactose-free options 05.02.2024 By Benton Smith Cincinnati public school students could buy single-serve lactose-free chocolate milk.Read More
USDA finalizes school meal standards 04.24.2024 By Keith Nunes and Benton Smith A two-phase approach in the years ahead will address lowering added sugars levels.Read More
Organizations provide more school meal access in Nevada 03.04.2024 By Benton Smith A GENYOUth program is expected to benefit 40,000 students.Read More
White House endorses Healthy School Milk Commitment 02.28.2024 By Benton Smith School milk processors pledged to provide nutritious options with no more than 10 grams of added sugar per 8 fluid oz serving.Read More