Understanding methane: science, policy, finance and actions
Methane has become the focus of global climate change and environmental meetings, as well as public conversations around livestock and dairy. But what do we really know about methane? Do we understand its true nature, its natural cycle and its actual global warming potential? The IDF webinar “Understanding methane: science, policy, finance and actions” aims […]
IDF World Dairy Summit 2022 achieves carbon neutrality
IDF World Dairy Summit 2022 achieves carbon neutrality The IDF World Dairy Summit 2022, which was hosted by National Dairy Development Board in India (NDDB), was one of the biggest international conferences held so far in the dairy industry. The prestigious event, which spanned from 12 to 15 September […]
Dairy’s premier global event returns to the United States for the first time in 30 years
Dairy’s premier global event returns to the United States for the first time in 30 years The International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit 2023 will gather global dairy leaders, scientific experts, farmers and everyone who embodies what it means to BE Dairy in beautiful Chicago, Illinois, marking a once-in-a-generation opportunity to experience everything […]
The dairy matrix, the focus of the IDF Nutrition and Health Symposium to be held on 3 May
The dairy matrix, the focus of the IDF Nutrition and Health Symposium to be held on 3 May The International Dairy Federation (IDF) will host its third annual IDF Nutrition & Health Symposium, a free virtual event that will take place on 3 May, 2023. Building on the success of last year’s event, […]
IDF Dairy Innovation Awards: a unique opportunity to showcase the sector’s state of the art
IDF Dairy Innovation Awards: a unique opportunity to showcase the sector’s state of the art Is your organisation highly innovative? Are you confident in your latest developments? Would you like to show the world the talent that dwells in your company? Is your organisation committed to the UN SDGs? If the answer is yes, the […]
IDF to lead the sector’s position at COP28 and international summits
IDF’s leadership in upcoming international events After actively participating in the UNFCC COP conferences, as well as at the UN Food Systems Summit, and other relevant international meetings, IDF has grown in expertise to provide leadership for the global dairy sector’s positioning and participation at global summits involving the role of the dairy sector […]
IDF looks back at its first ever Dairy Science and Technology week!
On the 28th of February to the 3rd of March 2005, the first ever IDF Dairy Science and Technology week was launched in Cambridge, UK. The subject “Innovation through Innovation” was a chance for stakeholders and members to come together. It was held in Cambridge at Madingley Hall, an old and traditional refurbished country house […]
IDF publishes update on dairy terms guidance
The IDF’s update to its bulletin on the Codex General Standard for the Use of Dairy Terms, also known as the GSUDT, is now available, providing the reader with the latest information on the nature, content and possible implications of the GSUDT in the context of national, regional and international trade, including its status in […]
Maintaining momentum on methods of analysis and sampling
The CODEX recommended methods of analysis play an important role in checking compliance with provisions in Codex standards. Foundation texts developed by the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling (CCMAS), such as General Standard on Methods of Analysis and Sampling, CX234, provide an essential reference for food business operators and analysts. From the 23 […]
Recognition of ‘One Health’ is vital to ensure the healthy and sustainable future of our world
This week (18-24 November) is annual World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2020, which aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policymakers to avoid the further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections. One Health, the core of which is the recognition of the inherent […]
