New Director-General says IDF is committed to driving forward science to underpin dairy’s compelling story
The newly-appointed Director General of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) said today the organisation is wholly committed to driving forward its scientific heritage and helping the dairy sector make a greater impact in a fast-moving media and political climate.\ Speaking on her first day in her new role, Caroline Emond said: “I am delighted to […]
The Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: Environmental and socioeconomic impact of dairy
On 1-2 February 2018, worldwide experts will be debating the overall impact of dairy in Seville, Spain. Dacia Whitsett-Morrow, Director Strategy and Insight at U.S. Dairy Export Council, Arlington, VA, will focus on the “Benefits of dairy nutrition in global development” and will shed further light on the latest scientific advancements on the beneficial nutritional […]
The Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: Integrated approach to capture Sustainability
Experts from all over the world will gather in Seville, Spain, from 1-2 February 2018 to discuss dairy’s role in sustainable nutrition. Some activists advocate against consumption of animal-source foods, arguing that abolishing these would be healthier for humans and for the planet. Is this really true? In Seville, Dr. Mary Beth Hall (USDA) will […]
The Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: Sustainable production of milk
Well-regarded experts will discuss public perception combined with environmental and socioeconomic impact of dairy at the IDF Symposium on the Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets, 1st and 2nd February 2018. Consumers are showing an increasing interest in the origins of their food, and are looking for reassurance from food producers, processors and retailers that […]
The Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: Reducing the impact & adapting to climate change
Mitigation of environmental impact and adaptation to climate change will be discussed at the upcoming IDF Symposium on the Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets, Seville, 1st and 2nd February 2018. Jørgen E. Olesen is professor in agriculture and climate change at Aarhus University, Department of Agroecology, where he leads the section on Climate and […]
The Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: demonstrating the key role of dairy in a nutritious diet
The upcoming IDF Symposium on the Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets in Seville, 1st and 2nd February 2018, will demonstrate the role on dairy as part of a nutritious diet. Dr Ian Givens, professor of food chain nutrition at Reading University, will discuss whether dairy products increase the risk of death from any cause […]
The Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: mitigating the environmental impact and public perceptions of dairy
The upcoming IDF Symposium on “The role of dairy in sustainable diets” in Seville, on 1st and 2nd February 2018 will engage international experts in exploring all facets of the environmental and nutritional aspects of dairy. As a Livestock Policy Officer working for the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, Dr Anne […]
The Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: highlighting the essential role of dairy
Experts from all over the world will gather in Seville, Spain, from 1-2 February 2018 to discuss dairy’s role in sustainable nutrition. Some activists advocate against consumption of animal-source foods, arguing that abolishing these would be healthier for humans and for the planet. Is this really true? In Seville, Dr. Mary Beth Hall (USDA) will […]
The Role of Dairy in Sustainable Diets: more about some presentations
In a two-day event in Seville, Spain, from 1-2 February 2018, experts will provide insight into how nutritional and environmental aspects of dairy need to be considered in conjunction for a balanced diet.
IDF Annual Report 2016-2017
This report shows our results according to the work program set in conjunction with the Board and the Science Programme and Coordination Committee (SPCC). Focusing on our four priority areas, we identified key accomplishments in the areas of standards, nutrition, food safety and quality as well as sustainability, all underpinned by the essential work of […]
