IDF at the forefront of dairy science through strong expertise and advocacy: Director General
Advancing the interests of the global dairy sector by being at the forefront of scientific knowledge and expertise on issues and challenges impacting on the growth and sustainability of this major economic sector is the value the International Dairy Federation (IDF) brings to its members. IDF Director General Caroline Emond drove home this point to […]
IDF driver of dairy sector growth and sustainability: Dr Judith Bryans
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has been shaping the environment in which dairy operates and driving the sector forward for well over a hundred years, said IDF President Dr Judith Bryans. Speaking at the opening of the annual IDF World Dairy Summit 2018 in Daejeon, Korea, on 15 October, Dr Bryans said IDF has helped […]
Milk and dairy products are a sustainable food source for the next generation: Ban Ki Moon
Milk and dairy products will serve as a critical, sustainable food source for the world’s 9 billion people by 2050, said former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon. In a keynote speech delivered at the opening of the IDF World Dairy Summit 2018 in Daejeon, Korea, on 15 October, Mr Ban said: “This increase in population […]
Warm welcome to delegates at the IDF World Dairy Summit 2018
International Dairy Federation President Dr Judith Bryans and Chair of the IDF World Dairy Summit 2018 Organizing Committee Mr Lee Chang Buhm extend a warm welcome to all delegates to this annual meeting which will take place from 15-19 October in Daejeon, Korea. The Summit, which bears the theme ‘Dairy for the Next Generation!’ will […]
Fermented Milk: The health benefits of fermented dairy
The development of probiotics and pharmabiotics to prevent and treat gastrointestinal cancers will be the focus of a talk by Professor Jihyun Kim of Yonsei University, South Korea. He will share his insights at a special session on Fermented Dairy: Health Benefits on 18 October during the IDF World Dairy Summit in Daejeon, South Korea, […]
6th Symposium on Science and Technology of Fermented Milk at the IDF World Dairy Summit in Daejeon, South Korea, from 15-19 October.
The increased interest in fermented foods due to their potential contribution to gastrointestinal microbiota modulation and the impact on human health is leading food scientists to pay greater attention to their role in diets. Promoting innovation in fermented dairy for human wellbeing will be the focus of the 6th Symposium on Science and Technology of Fermented […]
School milk programmes nourishing millions of children around the world
Every year, World School Milk Day is celebrated all over the world on the last Wednesday of September to raise awareness on the benefits and success of school milk programmes. In addition to providing milk and/or dairy products, school milk programmes include food education. It helps to foster a better understanding of dairy products, including where […]
Treatment of Bovine Mastitis Takes a New Turn
Animal Health scientist are making significant progress on mastitis management, which is responsible for up to 85% of the antimicrobials used in the dairy sector, according to the International Dairy Federation (IDF). The IDF’s annual Animal Health Report includes updates on latest research developments and has revealed that most IDF member countries reported a large […]
IDF World Dairy Summit 2018 – Dairy Policies and Economics: Boosting dairy sector growth through policies and economics
Investments in the dairy sector are widely influenced by sustainability and corporate social responsibility while it is facing growing competition from dairy substitutes, according to Mr Benoit Rouyer of CNIEL, France. He will share his analysis of the consolidation and restructuring of the dairy sector at a conference on Dairy Policies and Economics during the […]
Enhancing sustainable dairy to promote economic growth and biodiversity
Participants at the IDF World Dairy Summit in Daejeon, South Korea, from 15-19 October 2018 will have the opportunity to listen to Michel Donat from Nestlé who will present the buyer’s perspective on sustainability in a conference on the environment on 17 October focused on Sustainable Dairy from an Economic Perspective. “Dairy customers want to […]
