Addressing food loss and waste
Anticipating food loss “A pro-active approach in the process environment is required to mitigate the risk of product contamination” François Bourdichon, Consultant in Food Safety, Microbiology and Hygiene The dairy sector, like the rest of the food industry, is under pressure from the regulatory authorities, the certification bodies and consumer associations to prove the control […]
Dairy as a nutritional base to nourish the world
The important role of dairy in a sustainable diet “Considering current research, it is impossible to ignore the important role of dairy in a nutritious diet.” Maretha Vermaak, Registered Dietitian – Consumer Education Project of Milk SA While the world’s poorest nations face the devastating consequences of hunger and undernutrition, many parts of the world […]
Towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
Transforming the dairy sector “Optimising the dairy sector’s contribution to the SDGs requires careful planning, implementation and monitoring” Berhe Tekola of the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations. Malnutrition is the single largest contributor to disease in the world. The number of undernourished people is increasing (more than 821 million people). At the […]
Meeting the sustainability challenge
Farm sustainability is key “Farm is key to sustainability in the dairy chain. To improve sustainability, the farmer has to change practices. Key incentives include peer to peer pressure, subsidies and fines, and regulations” Alfons Beldman, Senior Researcher Wageningen Economic Research Individual processors need assistance and incentives to achieve progress in the sustainability performance of […]
Networking Events at the IDF World Dairy Summit 2019
One of the best parts of the IDF World Dairy Summit is the chance to network and meet sector leaders across the entire dairy supply chain. In addition to the main programme of panels and talks, the Organising Committee has also scheduled a dynamic programme of networking events for the IDF World Dairy Summit 2019 […]
Preliminary programme posted for IDF World Dairy Summit 2019
We are looking forward to an exciting IDF World Dairy Summit 2019 from 23-26 September in Istanbul and are delighted to announce that the preliminary programme is now available to view on the website. Under the theme of ‘Milk for Life’ participants will hear from the dairy sector’s foremost experts on some of today’s most relevant […]
New SPCC Chair: Piercristiano Brazzale
Excited by his new role, Piercristiano Brazzale intends to work closely with the chairs of the IDF Standing Committees and Task Forces, and the IDF Team to deliver on the IDF Work Plan for 2019-2021. The Italian national, who is a board member of the dairy processor Brazzale Spa, was nominated as the new Chair […]
Global dairy expertise showcased at World Dairy Summit 2018
The dairy sector demonstrated their global expertise at the IDF World Dairy Summit 2018 which bore the theme ‘Dairy for the Next Generation!’. The international speakers outlined the dairy sector’s contribution to nutrition and health; food security and safety; as well as sustainability. Former UN Secretary-General said milk is critical and essential for international efforts […]
‘Milk is Perfection’ today and for the next generation
The keynote speaker of the IDF World Dairy Summit 2018 set the tone of the five-day event when he declared that ‘Milk is Perfection’, echoing the words of Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine. Former UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon who opened the annual Summit in Daejeon, Korea, on 15 October stressed that milk […]
Big ‘Thank You’ to host of IDF World Dairy Summit 2018
This IDF World Dairy Summit has been a true platform for dialogue, knowledge-sharing and establishing mutually beneficial networks which will help shape the dairy sector. From the wonderful speech given by former Secretary General Ban Ki Moon at the opening of the Summit, to each and every conference and special session right up until the […]
