About IDF The International Dairy Federation (IDF) represents the global dairy sector and ensures the best scientific expertise is used to support high quality milk and nutritious, safe and sustainable dairy products.
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Nutrition |
IDF supports science-based nutrition policies to ensure that dairy is an integral part of the diet for all age groups and contributes to sustainable nutrition for all
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Sustainability |
IDF supports a vibrant dairy sector committed to improving its ability to provide safe and nutritious milk and dairy products whilst preserving natural resources
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Dairy Safety & Quality |
IDF engages in safeguarding the integrity and transparency of the dairy supply chain to ensure the safety and quality of milk and dairy products
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Standards |
IDF contributes to the development of science-based globally harmonized standards, guidelines, codes of practice and related methodologies across all working areas, to continually improve regulatory environments for the dairy sector
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KEY FACTS
1 Billion
Dairy provides up to one billion livelihoods
802.2 million
In 2014, milk production was estimated at 802.2 million tonnes.
+2.3%
Milk production is steadily growing: +2.3% on average every year since 2000.
83.6 billion USD
In 2013, the trade of milk products equals around 83.6 billion USD in terms of value.
150 million
Globally, around 150 million small-scale dairy households, equivalent to 750 million people, are engaged in milk production
328.4 billion USD
In 2013, the gross production value of raw milk produced across the world equals 328.4 billion USD.
+25%
Consumption of dairy products is expected to increase by 25% between 2015 and 2024.
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