Michael Dykes

Michael Dykes

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Michael Dykes is the CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), an organization representing the dairy industry in the United States. He has been a prominent advocate for healthier food options, emphasizing the importance of reducing sugar in children's diets and promoting dairy as a nutritious choice. Under his leadership, the IDFA has launched significant initiatives, including a pledge from over 40 ice cream companies to eliminate artificial colors from their products by 2027, aligning with broader public health goals.

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Michael Dykes, CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, states that businesses have invested around $13 billion to upgrade technology and expand production.

Whey protein thành 'gà đẻ trứng vàng' mới ở Mỹ
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-08-03
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Michael Dykes is IDFA’s president and CEO.

Ice cream prices melt: Falling butterfat prices bring relief to the freezer aisle
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-07-19
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Michael Dykes is the president of the IDFA and supports the initiative to eliminate synthetic colorants.

Fabricantes de helados de Estados Unidos eliminarán los colorantes sintéticos
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2025-07-15
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Michael Dykes, IDFA CEO, stated that they have reduced sugar by 60% in America's schools and flavored milk.

US dairy farmers, ice cream makers to eliminate artificial colors in products by 2027
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2025-07-14
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