What we do

IDF is the only organization representing the entire dairy value chain at a global level.

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:

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

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

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

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

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