Bulletin of the IDF N°541/2026: The Codex General Standard for the Use of Dairy Terms Its nature, intent and implications
Nutritional value, functional properties, and sensory characteristics of dairy products contribute to the good market position they enjoy. But imitations can pose potential health risks, and it is important that the consumer is not misled by the misuse of dairy names. The objective of The Codex General Standard for the Use of Dairy Terms (GSUDT) […]
Factsheet of the IDF N°49/2026: Understanding lactose: From digestion to health outcomes
Milk, cheese, yoghurt, and other fermented dairy products are nutrient-dense foods that provide a wide range of essential nutrients. As part of this nutrient-rich matrix, dairy products contain lactose, a carbohydrate and the natural, intrinsic and unique sugar in milk. Dairy products contribute significantly to intakes of key nutrients such as calcium, riboflavin, vitamin B12, […]
ISO/TS 27265 | IDF/RM 228: 2026 – Heat-processed milk and dried milk products — Enumeration of thermoresistant spores of thermophilic bacteria
This document specifies methods for the enumeration of thermoresistant spores of thermophilic bacteria in heat-processed milk and dried milk products by using a colony count technique at 55 °C after heating the sample at 106 °C or 100 °C. The applicability of this document is limited to heat-processed milk including pasteurized, ultra-high temperature (UHT) processed […]
ISO 9877 | IDF 258: 2026 – Milk and milk products — Determination of ash
This document specifies a method for the determination of the ash content in milk, milk powder, whey powder, whey protein concentrate, infant formula, milk permeate powder and milk protein concentrate. NOTE: For the determination of ash (“fixed ash”) of caseins and caseinates, see ISO 5544 | IDF 89.
Bulletin of the IDF N°540/2026: Guidance on the Codex General Standard for Food Additives (CXS 192-1995) for the dairy sector
The purpose of this guidance document is to assist the dairy sector in using the Codex General Standard for Food Additives (GSFA) (CXS 192-1995), to assess food additive permissions in milk and milk products. This document explains the structure of the GSFA, describes key parts/sections, and sets out a step-by-step process for using the GSFA. KeywordsCodex. Additives. […]
Bulletin of the IDF N°537/2025: The World Dairy Situation Report 2025
Annual survey containing information on milk and dairy production, processing, companies, consumption, trade and prices. Comprehensive data from national and international sources.Description of current trends. Global and regional commentary covering all major producing and consuming countries. Keywordsdairy economics, milk production, dairy products, processing, industry, consumptiontrends,markets, world trade, milk and dairy prices. Cite this content: International Dairy Federation. (2025). […]
IDF Annual Report 2024-2025
Our Annual Report 2024-2025 provides an overall picture of the activities and achievements of IDF over the last 12 months.
Factsheet of the IDF N°43/2025: From protein transition to food systems transition: Dairy’s holistic role in sustainable food systems
The factsheet analyses the narrow focus of the so-called “protein transition,” which emphasizes replacing animal proteins with plant alternatives, often overlooking broader impacts. It showcases the need for a broader “food systems transition” approach that balances health, environmental, cultural, and economic goals. Dairy is showed as a key contributor to sustainable diets due to its […]
Bulletin of the IDF 535/2025: IDF Global Marketing Trends Report
The primary goal of this fifth edition of the IDF Global Marketing Trends study is to examine the specific impact of the unique context during the 2018-2023 period, characterized by the Covid-19 pandemic, political and economic crises, and climate change. Understanding the changes in dairy market trends requires identifying the main drivers of dairy consumption in various countries around […]
Bulletin of the IDF N°532/2024: The World Dairy Situation Report 2024
Annual survey containing information on milk and dairy production, processing, companies, consumption, trade, and prices. Comprehensive data from national and international sources. Description of current trends. Global and regional commentary covering all major producing and consuming countries. Keywords: dairy economics, milk production, dairy products, processing, industry, consumption trends, markets, world trade, milk, and dairy prices. Cite […]
