School Milk Programmes – vital for good health and learning
School milk programmes around the world contribute to good health and nutrition for children in schools. As part of our school milk series, Birgit Irgens, Concept Manager for the School Milk Programme in Norway at TINE, provides an overview of how school milk programmes are handled in Norway and […]
Dairy – a more nutritious and sustainable choice for your cup
Today, there are innumerable food and beverage choices catering to every lifestyle — dairy, dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan and more. While it’s great to have a range of choices to fit individual needs and wishes, not all options are nutritionally equal, nor do they have the same impact on our planet. Dairy’s true impact on […]
Early bird registration now open! IDF Symposium on non-cow milk
The event will be of vital interest to scientists and other professionals involved in the sheep’s, goat’s and other non-cow dairy sectors.
School Milk Programs fuel students, support healthy bodies and minds around the world
Food insecurity exists in the United States, as well as in many developed and developing countries around the world. The National School Lunch Program operates in approximately 100,000 schools across the United States, serving roughly 30 million students each day; of those students, 74% receive lunch at no cost or at a reduced price because […]
Important outcomes from Codex meeting on nutrition and foods for special diets
On 24-29 November 2019, the 41st session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses was held in Dusseldorf, Germany. The meeting aimed to study specific nutritional problems and advise on general nutrition issues; to draft general provisions concerning the nutritional aspects of all foods; to develop standards and guidelines for […]
Call for proposals extended until 10 January 2020
Growing global interest in a range of animal milks, including goat, buffalo and sheep milk.
Sharing knowledge in dairy welfare
Animal welfare is increasing in importance in agricultural systems in many countries around the world. As the 13th edition of the IDF Animal Health Report is released, Louise Winblad of Växa Sverige reflects on why information on animal welfare should be communicated globally, and shares details on some of the case studies included in the […]
COP 25: IDF joins FAO LEAP to look at the role of livestock in addressing climate change and food security
As part of its ongoing commitment to minimise the environmental impact of the dairy sector, the International Dairy Federation (IDF) will participate in the FAO Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) Partnership official side event at COP 25 on Thursday 12 December to discuss the role of low-carbon livestock in addressing climate change and food […]
Dairy: nourishing a growing world population sustainably
This year’s COP25, which launches in Madrid this week, will be the start of a crucial period for the environment. COP25 is the final COP before we enter the defining year of 2020, when many nations must submit new climate action plans. With climate change forecasts suggesting we must alter various aspects of modern life […]
Speakers announced for IDF symposium on goat, sheep and other non-cow milks
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has announced speakers for the 8th IDF International Symposium on sheep, goat and other non-cow milk, which takes place 4 and 5 May 2020 in Brussels, Belgium. Presentations will describe the latest scientific advances about milk originating from other animals than cows in the fields of human nutrition, science and […]
