Press releases
State of food security and nutrition in the world
Helping to free the world from hunger and malnutrition is a goal of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) through its work on sustainability to support food security, said the organization’s Dire...
DownloadStrong collaboration between Codex Alimentarius and IDF to ensure food safety
Codex Secretary Tom Heilandt will stress the importance of the strong collaboration between Codex and the International Dairy Federation (IDF) at the IDF World Dairy Summit 2018 in Daejeon, South Kore...
DownloadParatuberculosis forum proceedings now available
Active research and regional control efforts to address the potential transmission of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (M. paratuberculosis) and proactive control measures at the farmer and...
DownloadPublication of New Joint ISO I IDF Standard for Chloride Content in Infant Formula
A new ISO 21422 | IDF 242 publication titled Milk, milk products, infant formula and adult nutritionals – Determination of chloride – Potentiometric titration method has been published. This stan...
DownloadMycoplasma bovis and Paratuberculosis challenges for dairy sector
Eradicating Mycoplasma bovis from New Zealand, where the disease is not endemic, has posed a challenge for dairy farmers since its outbreak in July 2017. The government is partnering with the dairy an...
DownloadSmart farms powered by ICT to boost dairy output
The application of information and communication technology (ICT) has transformed dairy farms into smart farms, giving the dairy sector a boost. The Internet of Things (IoT), the use of data and robot...
DownloadSpotlight on Dairy in Sustainable Development: IDF World Dairy Summit 2018
A premier event in the dairy sector, the forthcoming IDF World Dairy Summit taking place in Daejeon, South Korea, from 15-19 October, is expected to draw more than a thousand international delegates....
DownloadOECD expects dairy fat consumption to continue to increase
Consumers’ preferences are influenced by the science on dairy fat and its impact on a healthy diet, the OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2018-2027, has noted in its publication which was released today...
DownloadWorld Milk Day
World Milk Day on 1 June celebrates the benefits of milk and dairy products which are part of a sustainable and nutritious diet which contributes towards reducing hunger and alleviating poverty....
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