Speakers

Samuel Alcaine

Vice President of Regulatory & Scientific Affairs

Sam Alcaine, Ph.D., is Vice President of Regulatory and Scientific Affairs at IDFA, where he leads the dairy industry's engagement on food safety, labeling, standards, nutrition policy, and emerging regulatory issues. Throughout his career, he has worked at the intersection of science, regulation, and industry implementation—holding food safety, quality, and innovation roles at Unilever and Miller Brewing Company, leading dairy foods research and extension programs at Cornell University, and supporting the development of next-generation dairy and fermentation technologies. This combination of manufacturing, scientific, and policy experience enables him to help shape practical, science-based regulatory solutions that protect public health while supporting innovation and growth in the food industry