The International Dairy Federation is excited to announce the IDF World Dairy Summit 2025, held in Santiago de Chile from 20 to 23 October.
Relive highlights of the IDFWDS2025 below.
Stats:
Participation
- The summit welcomed over 1000 participants from 44 countries, marking the first time in its 123-year history that the event was hosted in South America.
Media Impact
- International Media Coverage:
- 2025 (Santiago): 162 unique international media articles/mentions.
- Percentage Increase: 116% growth in international media coverage compared to the previous year.
- Geographic & Language Trends:
- 2025: Strong presence from Latin American outlets, especially Chile and Argentina, with a surge in Spanish-language coverage. English coverage remained robust for global accessibility.
- Thematic Focus:
- Sustainability and innovation continued as core themes.
- New emphasis on food security in 2025.
- The IDF Dairy Innovation Awards, sponsored by Tetra Pak remained a major media magnet.
Industry Highlights
- Chile showcased significant progress in sustainability:
- 21% of milk processed came from farms certified under the “Chile Origen Consciente” seal.
- Clean Production Agreement reduced water usage by 13% and prevented 25 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
- The summit aligned with the Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability, reinforcing global commitments to sustainable food systems.
