Sustainable animal foods are necessary to the world
Despite the consensus on the substantial role of animal food such as dairy in healthy diets and sustainable food systems. Despite the strong scientifical evidence of the nutritional and health benefits of nutrient-dense milk and dairy foods. Despite the crucial contribution of dairy to UN SDGs and food security. Despite all the commitments and numerous […]
Blog interview on COP27 with IDF Director General, Ms. Caroline Emond
What is the relevance of COP27? For us, COP27 is an opportunity to showcase the global dairy sector’s commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and specifically to Climate Action, and all the progress that has been made in that respect since the signing of the Dairy Declaration of Rotterdam in 2016 and […]
An interview with the Action Team on Life Cycle Analysis and LCA Monitoring
What is the relevance of the revised IDF global Carbon Footprint methodology for the dairy sector? Aligning how to quantify greenhouse gas emissions and potential removals for dairy is critical for the sector, to build credibility and avoid confusion, both inside as well as outside the sector. Thus, the IDF Carbon Footprint standard for the […]
World School Milk Day approaches, By Maretha Vermaak, Milk SA
As we soon approach World School Milk Day on 24 September, IDF would like to highlight the importance of school milk programmes (SMPs), which contribute to children’s development across the globe. School milk programmes have been recognised over a century ago for their contribution to nutritional adequacy, health, and learning. Milk and dairy products are […]
Accelerating climate action in dairy, by Dr María Sánchez Mainar
The United Nations COP 27 on Climate, which will take place this November in Egypt, will be an opportunity to discuss agriculture and food systems and how dairy climate actions can be part of the solution. The global dairy sector is fully committed to reducing its impact on GHG emissions, water and land use and […]
Message from Chairman, NDDB and Member Secretary of IDF
On behalf of the Indian National Committee of the International Dairy Federation, it is my pleasure to invite all the great scientists, academicians, dairy professionals, dairy researchers, business delegates, dairy farmers, consumers and students from all over the world to attend the World’s Biggest Dairy Conference i.e. IDF World Dairy Summit 2022 from 12th September […]
World Food Safety Day, an interview with IDFs Science and Standards Programme Managers Aurelie Dubois, and Laurence Rycken
World Food Safety Day is celebrated annually on 7 June to “draw attention and mobilize action to prevent, detect and manage foodborne risks and improve human health”. At IDF, we have interviewed Aurelie Dubois and Laurence Rycken, Science and Standards Programme Managers, who engaged in an interesting dialogue about food safety and its impact on […]
A conversation with IDF Brazil’s young dairy influence, Isabele Torres – International Day for Women and Girls in Science
The 11th of February marks the achievements of women and girls in science across the globe, acknowledging their exceptional work and constantly breaking barriers. To recognise the value of this day, we spoke to Isabele Torres, who is currently doing her master’s degree in Dairy Science, and an active member of the Brazilian Committee, to […]
Denmark: a dairy country. Learn more about the host of the IDF Global Dairy Conference 2021
Author: Jørgen Hald Christensen, CEO at Danish Dairy Board
Fuel for life – the vital role of school feeding worldwide
IDF Director General Caroline Emond shares her views on the importance of global school meal programs, incorporating nutrient-dense foods like milk and dairy, and their important role in addressing hunger, malnutrition, access to school and education, and alleviation of poverty. On Thursday 11 March we celebrate the 9th International School Meals Day, with the theme […]
