Kimberlee J. (KJ) Burrington of the American Dairy Products Institute (ADPIAmerican Dairy Products Institute) and author of Dairy Foods’ “Culturally Speaking” articles, was elected vice chairperson of the United States National Committee of the International Dairy Federation (US-IDF) at its recent board and annual meeting.
In addition, Christopher Thompson, USDAUS Department of Agriculture, was elected treasurer of the organization. Both will serve in their roles for the next year. Burrington, who is vice president of technical development with ADPIAmerican Dairy Products Institute, will oversee the US-IDF program of work while Thompson, International Standards Director with USDAUS Department of Agriculture, will monitor all finances of the organization.
In other elections, the following were elected to the US-IDF Board:
- Dr. Rob Byrne, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA)
- Mr. Steve Holmes, Charm Sciences
- MsMass spectrometry. Michelle Braun, Agropur
- MsMass spectrometry. KJ Burrington, ADPIAmerican Dairy Products Institute
The following were re-election to a three-year term on the US-IDF Board:
- Mr. Joe Scimeca, International Dairy Foods Association (IDFAThe International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) represents the nation’s dairy manufacturing and marketing industries and their suppliers. IDFA advocates on behalf of America’s dairy industry to ensure members have the tools and resources they need to innovate and thrive.)
- MsMass spectrometry. Kris Stoll, Schreiber Foods
- Mr. Chris Thompson, USDAUS Department of Agriculture
- Mr. Nick Gardner, U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC)
The United States National Committee of the International Dairy Federation (US-IDF) serves as a voice on behalf of the U.S. dairy industry for global dairy standards, policies and markets. US-IDF is the gateway to the IDFThe International Dairy Federation (IDF) represents the global dairy sector andensures the best scientific expertise is used to support high quality milk and
nutritious, safe and sustainable dairy products. IDF develops standards for the dairy industry in consultation with key stakeholders, for safe, sustainable fair trade globally., serving as the National Committee within the United States. Its members include academia, national, state and regional trade associations, processors, suppliers, and others interested in global dairy issues
