IDF welcomes the launch of the FAO document “Contribution of terrestrial animal source food to healthy diets for improved nutrition and health outcomes”
On April 25, I had the privilege to join a prestigious panel at the FAO in Rome for the launch of the first scientific review of the document “Contribution of terrestrial animal source food to healthy diets for improved nutrition and health outcomes”, requested by the member countries of the Committee on Agriculture – Subcommittee […]
The dairy matrix, the focus of the IDF Nutrition and Health Symposium to be held on 3 May
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) will host its third annual IDF Nutrition & Health Symposium, a free virtual event that will take place on May 3rd, 2023. Building on the success of last year’s event, which drew in over 200 participants, this year’s symposium will explore the fascinating topic of the dairy matrix and its […]
A new edition of the IDF Global Marketing Trends report published – IDF will offer a webinar to share highlights
The third edition of the IDF Global Marketing Trends report is now available. The research, which was fielded and developed by the CNIEL, surveyed marketers within the dairy sector across 22 countries to capture the drivers and barriers to milk and dairy food consumption during the Covid-19 pandemic period of 2019-2021. The report highlights the […]
IDF launches the 2nd annual IDF Dairy Innovation Awards, sponsored by Tetra Pak
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has today announced the launch of the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2023. The 2nd annual awards are designed to demonstrate the engagement and dynamism of the dairy sector worldwide, offering a unique platform to showcase innovative processes, practices and products that improve efficiency and contribute to the UN Sustainable Development […]
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to inaugurate IDF WDS 2022 on Sept 12
India accounts for 23 per cent of global milk production bringing together 8 crore dairy farmers producing 210 MT annually. Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India will inaugurate the IDF World Dairy Summit 2022, a congregation of global and Indian dairy industry leaders, experts, farmers and policy planners centring around the theme of […]
Join the 7th IDF Symposium on Science and Technology of Fermented Milk
On November 29-30, 2022, join our dairy experts where fermented milk, one of the oldest methods used to prolong the shelf life of milk, which has been practised by humans for thousands of years will be discussed. Fermented dairy products and probiotic bacteria have proven to be of growing interest to consumers, as they provide […]
ICAR plenary highlights on World Milk Day
This year’s theme for World Milk Day was Climate Action, and IDF Director General, Caroline Emond presented at the ICAR plenary on June 1st where several elements were showcased regarding climate change. The presentation conveyed the work that is being done within IDF and the dairy sector such as the Pathways to Dairy Net Zero […]
Join the IDF Nutrition and Health Symposium 2022
After hosting a very successful and engaging event last year with over 400 participants, IDF is holding its second annual virtual Nutrition and Health Symposium 2022. This year, the Symposium, dedicated to health professionals, especially dietitians and nutritionists, will dive into the role of dairy across the life course, focusing on children, adolescents, and ageing […]
Join us at the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2022
Designed to celebrate and encourage innovative practices across the global dairy sector, the International Dairy Federation (IDF) has recently launched the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards (DIA) in partnership with Zenith Global and supported by headline sponsorship from Tetra Pak. With a particular focus on Sustainability, both in terms of environmental care and positive social impact, […]
IDF Dairy Leaders Panel 2021: “We must create the future of dairy now”
“We must reduce the dairy productions climate impact. At the same time, dairy farms must improve their storytelling abilities when it comes to communicating the milk’s good qualifications and all the initiatives that are taken to make the sector sustainable” Peder Tuborgh, CEO, Arla Jørgen Hald, CEO of, Danish Dairy Board, and Steen Nørgaard Madsen, Chair […]
