2024 IDF DAIRY INNOVATION AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2024 edition of the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards that have been published today after a careful assessment by a prestigious jury of global dairy experts. The winners will be announced on October 18 during a Special Plenary Session on innovation at the […]
The IDF World Dairy Summit 2024 unveils the broad outlines of its programme

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) and IDF France representatives met in Paris last week to present the programme for the IDF World Dairy Summit (WDS) taking place from 15 to 18 October 2024 in Paris-La Défense, France. This key event for the dairy sector, which brings together all its players, provides an opportunity to share […]
Interview with the chairs of the Organizing Committee and Science Committee of the IDF Cheese Science and Technology Symposium 2024

The “IDF Cheese Science & Technology Symposium 2024”, which will take place from 4-6 June 2024 in Bergen, Norway aims to move forward in research, innovation and sustainability in cheesemaking. This event promises to be a remarkable gathering of renowned experts, researchers, and industry leaders in the cheese and dairy community. IDF interviewed Ms Ida […]
The place of Dairy in Dietary Guidelines was the main focus of the IDF Nutrition and Health Symposium 2024, which included the publication of a new factsheet

On 15 May, IDF organised its fourth annual IDF Nutrition and Health Symposium 2024 with a focus on the role of dairy in dietary guidelines around the world within a comparative approach. “Healthy Today, Tomorrow and in the Future: the place of Dairy in Dietary guidelines” was the theme chosen for this edition. For the […]
A Farewell Message from Caroline Emond, First Female Director General of IDF

While I am preparing to say goodbye in few days, I would like to share some thoughts with you. During my tenure as IDF DG, I have travelled around the world and met with caring and engaged people of different backgrounds who shared the same goals for a better world for humanity and the planet. […]
IDF Cheese Science & Technology Symposium: Learn More About Sustainable Cheese Production

Sustainability is very much on everyone’s lips these days and, as Chairman of the Scientific Committee, I am pleased to say that our session on “Sustainability in Cheese Production” at the IDF Cheese Science & Technology Symposium in Bergen, Norway, 4-6 June 2024, have attracted many abstracts on the subject. The keynote speaker, Professor Julien […]
IDF Announces The Appointment Of A New Director General, Ms Laurence Rycken

The Board of Directors of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) announces the appointment of Ms Laurence Rycken as new Director General as of 1 April, 2024. Ms Laurence Rycken has been serving IDF for the last 12 years as Science and Standards Programme Manager championing for the role of milk and dairy in nutrition security. […]
IDF organized its 3rd annual International Women’s Day Webinar and Launched the IDF Women in Dairy Knowledge Hub

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) marked International Women’s Day with its third annual webinar. The event brought together a diverse audience interested in exploring and celebrating the pivotal role of women in the dairy sector. The informative and empowering session featured distinguished speakers and highlighted the contributions of women within the sector. Dr. Judith Bryans, […]
An IDF side event on Sustainable Dairy Ecosystems was held during the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi

https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sustainable-dairy-ecosystems_-nutrition-security-womens-empowerment-climate-smart-agriculture-action-on-nature-and-biodiversity-enhancement.-Lead-entity-29-Feb-2024-Meeting-Recording.mp4 Watch the recording of the event above. An insightful side event on Sustainable Dairy Ecosystems was successfully conducted yesterday during the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA6) at the UNON Building in Nairobi, Kenya. The event, organized by the International Dairy Federation (IDF) in collaboration with key partners, brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss […]
Poster Competition – IDF World Dairy Summit 2024

Paris – FR – Dairy professionals, farmers, and experts are invited to participate in the International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit (IDF WDS) 2024 Poster Competition, with posters featuring the 2024 Summit theme of “Dairy for the Future – Proudly committed to a sustainable world”. The Summit, to be held October 15-18 in Paris, is […]



