New Joint IDF / ISO Standard Published on the Determination of Ash in Milk and Milk Products
IDF and ISO have jointly published ISO 9877 | IDF 258, a new international standard providing a harmonised method for determining ash content in milk and milk products.
IDF publishes New Guidance on the Codex General Standard for Food Additives for the dairy sector
The International Dairy Federation (FIL-IDF) has released Bulletin of the IDF N° 540/2026, offering practical guidance to support consistent use of the Codex General Standard for Food Additives in the dairy sector.
IDF Regional Dairy Conference Africa 2026 Held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
The IDF Regional Dairy Conference Africa 2026 took place from 31 March to 2 April 2026 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, gathering policymakers, dairy farmers, processors, industry leaders, researchers and development partners together from across Africa and beyond. Co‑hosted by FIL-IDF and the Zimbabwe Dairy Industry Trust (ZDIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, […]
IDF Mastitis and Milking Technology Joint Conference 2026 Concludes in Stockholm
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) Mastitis and Milking Technology Joint Conference 2026 successfully took place from 11-13 March 2026 at the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, bringing together more than 250 researchers, veterinarians, industry experts and dairy professionals from around the world. The conference fostered strong scientific exchange and collaboration with participation from early‑career and experienced […]
Portugal joins the International Dairy Federation
Portugal joins the International Dairy Federation, strengthening global collaboration across dairy science, nutrition, sustainability, and standards.
IDF at CCMAS45 Budapest, HU
IDF at the 45th Session of the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling IDF is attending the 45th session of the Codex Committee on Methods of Analysis and Sampling (CCMAS) in Budapest, Hungary, as an observer. The IDF delegation — Philippe Trossat (Chair, IDF Methods Standards Steering Group), Richard Johnson (Chair, Standing Committee […]
IDF at COP 30 | Belém (BR)
Discover how the International Dairy Federation (IDF) shaped global dialogue on sustainable livestock at COP30 Brazil through science, innovation, and partnerships.
IDF World Dairy Summit 2025 Poster Competition Winners Announced in Santiago, Chile
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Poster Competition, recognized during an award ceremony held during the IDF World Dairy Summit 2025 in Santiago. This year’s competition showcased outstanding research and innovation across eight categories, reflecting the diversity and dynamism of the global dairy sector. Posters were judged […]
Tetra Pak Endorses the Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability at COP29
The Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability, an initiative launched by the International Dairy Federation (IDF) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) at the IDF World Dairy Summit in October 2024 in Paris, was endorsed by Tetra Pak, a world leader in food processing and packaging solutions, at the United Nations Framework Convention […]
Joint Statement by the International Dairy Federation (IDF) and Global Dairy Platform (GDP) for COP 29: Dairy’s Commitment to Sustainable Transformation and Climate Action
The global dairy sector reaffirms its unwavering commitment to sustainability in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a vital source of nutrition, economic support, and environmental stewardship, dairy provides essential nutrition to 6 billion people around the world and supports the livelihoods of nearly 1 billion people across approximately 130 million dairy […]
