IDFA Association News
"Dairy Facts 2009" Now Available in Print or Electronic Format
IDFA SmartBrief | Nov 02, 2009
The latest edition of "Dairy Facts," published by IDFA and Dairy Foods magazine, provides a comprehensive overview of 2008 sales, consumption and production data for the dairy foods industry. This 120-page book 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. Order either print or electronic versions today.
IDFA announces new International Dairy Show for Fall 2010
IDFA SmartBrief | Oct 30, 2009
The IDFA board of directors announced this week that the association's dairy trade show will become an annual event focused on the dairy industry. The new International Dairy Show will be held Sept. 13 to 15 in Dallas. "The launch of a new annual International Dairy Show in 2010 gives the dairy industry a great opportunity to focus on industry trends and to keep up with a rapidly changing marketplace," said Gary Vanic, president and CEO of Great Lakes Cheese Co. and IDFA chairman.
MilkPEP to Offer Social Media Training Following Expo Luncheon
IDFA SmartBrief | Oct 28, 2009
Three leaders in the social media explosion that's rocking marketing communications will share their insight and expertise during the Web 2.0 luncheon today at Worldwide Food Expo. In addition to Josh Bernoff, co-author of "Groundswell," Brad Keown of Facebook will discuss how to harness the marketing power of the world's largest social network, now with more than 250 million users. Jory DesJardins, co-founder of BlogHer, will share how to tap into this influential group blog and online community of women. Following the luncheon, the Milk Processor Education Program's social media squad will offer one-on-one training until 5 p.m. at the MilkPEP booth, S5129.
Expo buyer registration keeping pace with past years
IDFA SmartBrief | Oct 21, 2009
Worldwide Food Expo opens next week, and registration numbers are looking strong. "It's really exciting to see attendee registrations continuing to grow, especially given the economic climate," said Robin Cornelison, IDFA trade show manager. "If this rate keeps up, we expect to see the same number of key buyers and decision-makers as we have in past years." If you haven't registered for Worldwide Food Expo, Oct. 28 to 31 in Chicago, be sure to register today. Watch this video for a personal invitation from IDFA CEO Connie Tipton.
Redesigned IDFA Web site offers enhanced navigation, new buyers' guide
IDFA SmartBrief | Oct 19, 2009
Visit IDFA's Web site, www.idfa.org, to see a brand-new design with streamlined navigation that makes it easier to find the latest information on industry issues and events. Another key feature is the Online Buyers' Guide, a new user-friendly resource for dairy companies to find products and services for upcoming projects. While IDFA members receive a complimentary listing, the guide offers advertising opportunities for suppliers that want to reach a global online audience. For more details, visit the Online Buyers' Guide.
Is your company crisis-ready? Find out at Expo opening session
IDFA SmartBrief | Oct 16, 2009
Start your Worldwide Food Expo experience with a checkup on your company's readiness to handle a crisis. The opening session, "Is Your Company Crisis-Ready?" at 8 a.m. Oct. 28, will throw participants into an emergency drill to explore what to do when a crisis puts consumer confidence in dairy products at risk. This one-hour session will be a great diagnostic tool to determine where your company stands in terms of crisis preparedness. "Dairy Products: Health and Wellness in a Package" is another Wednesday morning session you won't want to miss. For more information and to register, visit www.worldwidefood.com.
Worldwide Food Expo is just two weeks away. Have you registered yet?
IDFA SmartBrief | Oct 14, 2009
Worldwide Food Expo will be held Oct. 28 to 31, just two short weeks away, at the McCormick Place in Chicago. Be sure to register today so you can see the latest technology and services on the show floor, take home ideas from the educational sessions and make new connections with industry leaders at social events and in the booths and aisles. For four days -- and under one roof -- efficiency, innovation and profitability await you! Listen to IDFA CEO Connie Tipton's personal invitation and visit www.worldwidefood.com for details.
IDFA issues Call for Papers
IDFA SmartBrief | Oct 12, 2009
IDFA's meetings department has issued a call for papers to gather topic ideas and identify speakers for these 2010 IDFA events: the Ice Cream Technology Conference, the Dairy Sustainability Symposium and the Milk and Cultured Dairy Products Symposium. More details about each event and a submission form are available here.
MilkPEP to offer social media training following expo luncheon
IDFA SmartBrief | Oct 09, 2009
Three leaders in the social media explosion that's rocking marketing communications will share their insight and expertise during the Web 2.0 luncheon on Oct. 28 at Worldwide Food Expo in Chicago. In addition to Josh Bernoff, co-author of "Groundswell," Brad Keown of Facebook will discuss how to harness the marketing power of the world's largest social network, now with more than 250 million users. Jory DesJardins, co-founder of BlogHer, will share how to tap into this influential group blog and online community of women. Following the luncheon, the Milk Processor Education Program's social media squad will offer one-on-one training until 5 p.m. at the MilkPEP booth, S5129. Register today!
Worldwide Food Expo is just three weeks away. Have you registered yet?
IDFA SmartBrief | Oct 07, 2009
Worldwide Food Expo will be held Oct. 28 to 31, just three short weeks away, at the McCormick Place in Chicago. Be sure to register today so you can see the latest technology and services on the show floor, take home ideas from the educational sessions and make new connections with industry leaders at social events and in the booths and aisles. For four days -- and under one roof -- efficiency, innovation and profitability await you! Listen to IDFA CEO Connie Tipton's personal invitation and visit www.worldwidefood.com for details.
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