State of food security and nutrition in the world
Helping to free the world from hunger and malnutrition is a goal of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) through its work on sustainability to support food security, said the organization’s Director General Caroline Emond. Access to safe nutrition and healthy, balanced diets is vital for the growth of children, providing them with the nourishment needed […]
Strong collaboration between Codex Alimentarius and IDF to ensure food safety
Codex Secretary Tom Heilandt will stress the importance of the strong collaboration between Codex and the International Dairy Federation (IDF) at the IDF World Dairy Summit 2018 in Daejeon, South Korea, on 17 October 2018. He will address the special status of the IDF in the Codex standard-setting process and the shared goals of the […]
Paratuberculosis forum proceedings now available
Active research and regional control efforts to address the potential transmission of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (M. paratuberculosis) and proactive control measures at the farmer and processor levels to meet trade requirements were showcased at the IDF ParaTB Forum. The event, which took place on 4 June 2018, was held in conjunction with the International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis […]
Publication of New Joint ISO I IDF Standard for Chloride Content in Infant Formula
Active research and regional control efforts to address the potential transmission of Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (M. paratuberculosis) and proactive control measures at the farmer and processor levels to meet trade requirements were showcased at the IDF ParaTB Forum. The event, which took place on 4 June 2018, was held in conjunction with the International Colloquium on Paratuberculosis in […]
Mycoplasma bovis and Paratuberculosis challenges for dairy sector
Eradicating Mycoplasma bovis from New Zealand, where the disease is not endemic, has posed a challenge for dairy farmers since its outbreak in July 2017. The government is partnering with the dairy and beef sectors to rid their herds of the disease within the next two years. Mr Tim Mackle, CEO of DairyNZ, will outline […]
Our Future Depends on Ruminants
The media often reports how consumer choices can contribute to sustainable development, for instance by adopting a vegetarian or vegan diet. As a sustainability manager working for the International Dairy Federation (IDF), I came to realize that people are continually exposed to incorrect information that is repeated without being challenged, in particular about the impact […]
Smart farms powered by ICT to boost dairy output
The application of information and communication technology (ICT) has transformed dairy farms into smart farms, giving the dairy sector a boost. The Internet of Things (IoT), the use of data and robotics is enhancing efficiency and productivity in farm management. Global experts in smart farm technologies will share their expertise at the IDF World Dairy […]
Clampdown on milking a name to market vegan substitute
The US is joining the EU, Canada, Norway, Iceland and New Zealand in regulating the misuse of dairy terms. Consumers have the right to know when they are not buying real dairy products. A plant-based substance is no alternative to animal milk in terms of its composition, texture, taste and nutritional value. A liquid plant-based […]
Spotlight on Dairy in Sustainable Development: IDF World Dairy Summit 2018
A premier event in the dairy sector, the forthcoming IDF World Dairy Summit taking place in Daejeon, South Korea, from 15-19 October, is expected to draw more than a thousand international delegates. It bears the theme, Dairy for the Next Generation. Opening the event is keynote speaker, former UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon, will […]
Global partnerships critical for food safety in drive towards sustainability: IDF
Collective and concerted global efforts are critical in addressing food safety, an International Dairy Federation (IDF) representative asserted at a meeting on Safe Food for Sustainable and Resilient Societies in New York on 12 July 2018. Mr Atze Schaap, who is also the Corporate Director of Dairy Development at the Royal FrieslandCampina of The Netherlands, […]
