IDFA says member processors met earlier school commitments, now turning to ice cream

Michael Dykes, CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, detailed prior voluntary industry commitments and said the sector has met them. He reported that "37 milk processors who supply over 90% of the milk to schools committed... we would be at a maximum of 10 grams of added sugar to flavored milk in schools," and stated, "We're at 10 grams or less." He added that 57 dairy processors committed to remove certified artificial colors from milk, cheese and yogurt used in reimbursable school meals and that those commitments were honored.

Dykes framed the ice cream commitment as the next, related step and stressed voluntary compliance across a diverse set of companies. He characterized the industry as acting to respond to consumer preferences and to partner with federal agencies to implement changes in school meals and retail products.