While IDF working groups cover a wide range of areas of expertise, four focus areas, seen as essential to achieve IDF’s vision, provide a common focus for the IDF work programme:
What we do
IDF is the only organization representing the entire dairy value chain at a global level.
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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PUBLICATIONS
IDF provides a permanent source of authoritative scientific and technical information relevant to the dairy sector.
The World Dairy Situation Report
A unique publication offering a comprehensive analysis of market trends, trade, dairy productions and consumption.
IDF|ISO Standards
International Standards for methods of analysis and sampling of milk and milk products used as references at a national and global level.
Joint reports and guides
Working hand-in-hand with international organizations to publish authoritative guidelines and best practice manuals.
IDF Bulletins
Covering a wide range of dairy-related issues, IDF Bulletins are the go-to references for the dairy professionals.
EVENTS
IDF events offer outstanding learning and networking opportunities for all stakeholders of the dairy chain:
- IDF World Dairy Summit
- IDF/ISO Analytical Week
- IDF Scientific and Technical symposia
- IDF local events
- Other events