Global Dairy Sector Rises To The Challenge Of Engaging The Next Generation
Dairy stakeholders from across the globe will meet in South Korea in October 2018 to ensure that the sector meets the challenge of engaging and inspiring the next generation of scientists, farmers and...
DownloadGlobal dairy sector leads the herd on animal welfare
The Director-General of the International Dairy Federation (IDF), Caroline Emond, said yesterday that the dairy sector’s ongoing commitment to animal health and welfare was driven by a steadfast ded...
DownloadNew Director-General says IDF is committed to driving forward science to underpin dairy’s compelling story
The newly-appointed Director General of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) said today the organisation is wholly committed to driving forward its scientific heritage and helping the dairy sector...
DownloadThe Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: Environmental and socioeconomic impact of dairy
Environmental and socioeconomic impact of dairy will be discussed in Seville, Spain at the IDF Symposium on the Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets....
DownloadThe Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: Integrated approach to capture Sustainability
Worldwide experts will be discussing an integrated approach to capture sustainability, in Seville, Spain at the IDF Symposium on the Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets....
DownloadCaroline Emond is the new IDF Director General
On the 12th of February the IDF will welcome its new Director General, Caroline Emond....
DownloadThe Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: Sustainable production of milk
Well-regarded experts will discuss public perception combined with environmental and socioeconomic impact of dairy at the IDF Symposium on the Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets....
DownloadThe Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: Reducing the impact & adapting to climate change
Mitigation of environmental impact and adaptation to climate change will be discussed at the upcoming IDF Symposium on the Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets, Seville, 1st and 2nd February 2018....
DownloadThe Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: demonstrating the key role of dairy in a nutritious diet
The upcoming IDF Symposium on the Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets in Seville, 1st and 2nd February 2018, will demonstrate the role on dairy as part of a nutritious diet....
DownloadThe Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: mitigating the environmental impact and public perceptions of dairy
As a Livestock Policy Officer working for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Dr Anne Mottet, will explain the role of livestock and dairy in food security and nutrition...
DownloadThe Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: highlighting the essential role of dairy
In Seville, Dr. Mary Beth Hall (USDA) will argue that a complete shift away from food animal production would present major challenges to meeting America's nutritional needs, leading to nutritional de...
DownloadThe Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: more about some presentations
In a two-day event in Seville, Spain, from 1-2 February 2018, experts will provide insight into how nutritional and environmental aspects of dairy need to be considered in conjunction for a balanced d...
DownloadThe Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: Creating New Approaches
This event will bring a new perspective to the table, in looking at both the environmental and nutritional aspects of dairy in conjunction....
DownloadBig data and new technology making a difference to dairy
The rapid development of technology and major advances in so-called 'big data' will have significant effects on the dairy industry, delegates at the International Dairy Federation (IDF) World Dairy Su...
DownloadDairy industry pushing forward to commercialise science and drive innovation
The dairy industry is at the vanguard of commercialising research and development initiatives that will drive innovation, delegates at the International Dairy Federation were told today....
DownloadGlobal dairy champions honoured by International Dairy Federation
Four dairy champions have been honoured for their leadership, commitment and dedication to the industry at the International Dairy Federation (IDF) World Dairy Summit 2017....
DownloadTransparency is a vital tool for animal welfare
There is a growing need for greater transparency in the results of animal welfare schemes across the global dairy sector, the IDF World Dairy Summit heard today....
DownloadDairy sector continues to grow emerging market footprint
Dairy industry leaders today highlighted the continued impressive growth of the dairy sector in emerging markets across the world...
DownloadDairy highlighted as key food for sports nutrition
Milk and dairy foods provide a vital source of recovery promoting nutrients for athletes and the dairy industry must communicate this more effectively with sports professionals and consumers....
DownloadBrexit challenges highlighted at IDF World Dairy Summit
The challenges and opportunities facing the dairy industry over Brexit were highlighted at the International Dairy Federation's (IDF) World Dairy Summit today....
DownloadMilk and dairy plays key role in infant and child nutrition
Milk and dairy foods are a vital source of iodine which is a nutrient of particular concern to pregnant women, experts were told at the International Dairy Federation's (IDF) World Dairy Summit today....
DownloadEuropean and US sectors lead milk production recovery
The European and US dairy markets are leading international recovery in milk markets, the International Dairy Federation (IDF) World Dairy Summit was told today....
DownloadGlobal Dairy Leaders call for united approach on consumer confidence
World dairy leader issued a call for the industry to united and embrace enthusiastically the challenge of securing consumer confidence....
Read moreDairy must confront the Risk of Protein becoming the next Frontier in Nutrition Debate
The global dairy industry must address the risk of protein becoming the 'next frontier' in the debate on nutrition....
DownloadDairy Committed to its Global Nutritional and Environmental Goals
World political and agricultural leaders were told today that dairy is committed to playing a vital dual role in feeding the world with nutritious foods - and protecting the environment....
DownloadNew IDF Guidance on Animal Welfare to be published in 2018
New guidance on animal welfare which will be produced by the international dairy community will highlight the significant progress being made by dairy producers in adopting the highest standards of an...
DownloadScientists make headway on mastitis in “friend or foe” debate
Scientists are making significant progress with research into the prevalent microorganisms that can cause subclinical mastitis in dairy herds, according to the International Dairy Federation (IDF)....
DownloadNordic countries highlight animal health research progress
Scientists are making significant progress with research into the prevalent microorganisms that can cause subclinical mastitis in dairy herds, according to the International Dairy Federation (IDF). So...
DownloadChile signs Rotterdam Declaration
Consorcio Lechero the daiiry chain articulator in Chile, with the Ministry of Agriculture, FAO Chile and the International Dairy Federation, signed this important international agreement whose main go...
DownloadIDF Celebrates the World School Milk Day 2017
Today is World School Milk Day. The International Dairy Federation (IDF) celebrates this day to foster a better understanding of dairy products and how they fit into the overall diet....
DownloadDAIRY IS FIT FOR THE FUTURE – BUT ONLY IF WE SEIZE THE MOMENT GLOBALLY
The dairy industry plays a key role in feeding the world and must respond dynamically and forcefully on a global level to those who challenge its nutritional and environmental integrity according to...
DownloadA new standard on dairy permeate powders adopted at Codex
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) collaborated with Codex Alimentarius in the development, identification, elaboration and dissemination of a science-based international standard to promote t...
DownloadIDF releases its Guide on Biodiversity for the Dairy Sector
The Guide on Biodiversity for the Dairy Sector was released today by the International Dairy Federation (IDF). This document aims to provide assistance on improving biodiversity management by using...
DownloadThe International Dairy Federation supports the 17th World Milk Day
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) helps nourishing the world with safe and sustainable milk, and on the occasion of the World Milk Day, highlights the benefits of milk....
DownloadGuidance on AMR from the Dairy Sector
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has released a new factsheet - Guidance on antimicrobial resistance from the dairy sector providing a global dairy position on AMR and giving recommendations...
DownloadSSAFE launches global tool to help train dairy farmers in food safety
SSAFE, with the endorsement of the International Dairy Federation (IDF), is proud to announce the launch of the SSAFE Global Dairy Farming Food Safety Training Framework....
DownloadThe IDF Guide to Water Footprint Methodology for the Dairy Sector
Water is an essential element for life and dairy farming. Freshwater withdrawals are expected to increase with the expanding human population, potentially worsening local water resources in many reg...
DownloadThe Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the International Dairy Federation (IDF) signed the Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam on 19th October during the IDF World Dairy Summ...
DownloadMs Gerda Verburg opens the IDF World Dairy Summit 2016
“Providing good and well-balanced nutrition is the key factor for solving poverty in the world”. With these words, Ms Gerda Verburg, coordinator of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement, an U...
DownloadDr Judith Bryans is the New IDF President
Dr Judith Bryans takes over from Dr Jeremy Hill of New Zealand who was elected at the 2012 World Dairy Summit in Cape Town, South Africa....
DownloadIDF Press Release: IFAC and IDF sign a Memorandum of Understanding
International Food Additives Council and International Dairy Federation sign Memorandum of Understanding to promote global harmonization of food additives and food ingredients for the dairy sector...
DownloadU.S. Pharmacopeial Convention and International Dairy Federation Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Collaborate on Standards
Rockville, Md. and Brussels, February 26, 2016 — The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) and the International Dairy Federation (IDF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate in the development, identification, elaboration and dissemination of science-based standards at an international level with...
DownloadNew IDF/ISO method speeds up quality control and facilitates trade of probiotics and starter cultures
A new joint International Dairy Federation (IDF)/International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Standard (ISO 19344|IDF 232) has just been released to provide a method for the quantification of lactic acid bacteria by flow cytometry in fermented products, starter cultures, and probiotics used in dairy products...
DownloadThe World Dairy Situation 2015 is released at the IDF World Dairy Summit
The World Dairy Situation 2015, the International Dairy Federation’s (IDF) flagship publication, was presented during the Dairy Policies and Economics conference at the IDF World Dairy Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, on 22 September 2015...
DownloadIDF Explores New Opportunities For Non-Cow Milk Production
Over 130 experts from 16 countries gathered in Limassol, Cyprus this week for the International Dairy Federation’s IDF 7th International Symposium on Sheep, Goat and other non - Cow Milk to discuss the latest developments in goat, sheep and other non-cow milk sectors...
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