IDFA Association News
Worldwide Food Expo 2009 to attract attendees with buying power
IDFA SmartBrief | Nov 21, 2008
Did you know that 60% of the qualified decision makers who attend Worldwide Food Expo spend at least $100,000 while they're at the show and 20% spend more than $5 million? What's more, 95% of attendees have purchasing authority, and 74% have indicated that they plan to make purchases in the next 24 months. Worldwide Food Expo, scheduled for Oct. 28 to 31, 2009, in Chicago, will offer maximum exposure for your company and products. Have you signed up to exhibit yet? Visit www.worldwidefood.com, or contact Robin Cornelison, IDFA trade-show manager, at rcornelison@idfa.org for details.
Dairy Facts 2008 Edition now available in print or PDF format
IDFA SmartBrief | Nov 19, 2008
The latest edition of Dairy Facts, published by IDFA and Dairy Foods magazine, provides a comprehensive overview of 2007 sales, consumption and production data for the dairy-foods industry. This 120-page booklet 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.
Registration open for Ice Cream Technology Conference
IDFA SmartBrief | Nov 17, 2008
The 2009 Ice Cream Technology Conference will be Feb. 26 and 27 at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix. This premier event for frozen-dessert professionals is the only meeting that focuses specifically on frozen-dessert research, technology, new market trends and opportunities. The conference offers many networking opportunities and encourages an open exchange among participants and experts on technical and practical processing issues in the frozen-dessert industry. Visit www.idfa.org/meetings/2009_icecreamtech.cfm.
Dairy Forum 2009 to feature general session on sustainability
IDFA SmartBrief | Nov 12, 2008
With a long tradition of environmental stewardship, the dairy industry is at the forefront of discussions about reducing the carbon footprint across the value chain. A lot has happened in the past year as sustainability continues to gain momentum, in concept and in practice. At IDFA's Dairy Forum 2009, Jan. 11 to 14, attendees will learn the latest developments and view the action plan that has the power to make the dairy industry friendly to the environment and your company's balance sheet. Registration is open.
Registration open for Ice Cream Technology Conference
IDFA SmartBrief | Nov 07, 2008
The 2009 Ice Cream Technology Conference will be Feb. 26 and 27 at the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort in Phoenix. This premier event for frozen-dessert professionals is the only meeting that focuses specifically on frozen-dessert research, technology, market trends and opportunities. The conference offers many networking opportunities and encourages an open exchange among participants and experts on technical and practical processing issues in the frozen-dessert industry.
"Dollars and sense" of milk-marketing orders is key topic for Dairy Forum
IDFA SmartBrief | Nov 05, 2008
Will recent hearings and decisions on higher Class I milk prices in the Southeast and Midwest lead to more of the same elsewhere? What impact will the U.S. Department of Agriculture's new streamlined procedures for the hearing process have on milk pricing? At IDFA's Dairy Forum 2009, Jan. 11 to 14 in Orlando, Fla., one general session will focus on the "dollars and sense" of the Federal Milk Marketing Orders. Join your colleagues for an in-depth discussion of federal milk-pricing issues, as well as local decisions in California and other areas. Registration is open.
Early-bird registration open for Sweetener Colloquium
IDFA SmartBrief | Nov 03, 2008
The 2009 International Sweetener Colloquium will be Feb. 8 to 11 at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate in Orlando, Fla. Register now and save $50 off the standard registration fee. IDFA also offers discounts for multiple registrations from the same company and a special rate for members of the media, university professors and government officials. The early-bird period will end Dec. 8. Details and registration.
IDFA adds Sustainability Workshop to 2009 events
IDFA SmartBrief | Oct 31, 2008
Responding to growing industry interest in sustainable production and products, IDFA has developed a Sustainability Workshop to be held March 11 and 12 in Dallas. The workshop will help members meet the challenges of monitoring and reducing the amount of energy, water and chemicals used throughout each product's life cycle. Attendees also will hear highlights from successful case studies and review initiatives under way in other food industries. For details, contact Lauren Ledermann, IDFA coordinator of meetings and educational sessions, at lledermann@idfa.org.
Worldwide Food Expo to feature new Seasonings, Flavorings and Ingredients Pavilion
IDFA SmartBrief | Oct 29, 2008
Worldwide Food Expo, scheduled for Oct. 28 to 31, 2009, in Chicago, will feature a new Seasonings, Flavorings and Ingredients Pavilion with live cooking demonstrations, food sampling and product displays. General-exhibit sales are open for Worldwide Food Expo, the place where dairy decision makers come to see the latest innovations in food and beverage processing and packaging. For more information, contact Robin Cornelison, IDFA trade-show manager, at rcornelison@idfa.org, or visit www.worldwidefood.com.
Political analyst Mark Shields slated to speak at Dairy Forum
IDFA SmartBrief | Oct 27, 2008
Mark Shields, one of the nation's most respected political analysts, is slated to speak during IDFA's Dairy Forum 2009, Jan. 11 to 14 at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort in Orlando, Fla. His career as a political columnist and pundit spans the terms of eight presidents, making his byline one of the most informed and trusted in journalism. For nearly two decades, he has been one half of the political analysis team on "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer." He also is moderator of CNN's "Capital Gang." Registration for Dairy Forum is open.
Food safety to be hot topic at Dairy Forum 2009
IDFA SmartBrief | Oct 24, 2008
In response to recent food scares, including tainted Chinese infant formula, there is growing support in Congress to pass legislation designed to better protect the nation's food supply. "Protecting the Food Supply" is just one of the sessions planned for IDFA's Dairy Forum 2009, which will be held Jan. 11 to 14 at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort in Orlando, Fla. In this session, John Ford, the former senior adviser to House Energy and Commerce Chairman John Dingell, D-Mich., will lead a panel discussion on upcoming food-safety legislation.
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