Organizations and Associations

Industry organizations and associations play a key role in shaping food safety, quality assurance and regulatory priorities. This tag features coverage of trade groups, professional associations and advocacy organizations influencing the food industry, including policy developments, research initiatives and leadership updates. It highlights food service organization news, offering insight into how associations support operators, manufacturers and food safety professionals across the supply chain.

IDFA Urges California Advisory Board to Support Temporary Exemptions for Dairy Packaging Under SB 54

IDFA said the proposed unique challenges exemptions from the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act are necessary to provide additional time for packaging innovation, recycling infrastructure improvements and investments needed to address food safety and quality concerns.