IDF contributes to strategic dialogue at CDIA Annual Meeting in China
FIL-IDF participated in the 32nd Annual Meeting of the China Dairy Industry Association (CDIA) in Chengdu, China, from 26 to 28 May, bringing together more than 3,000 stakeholders from across the global dairy sector. IDF President Gilles Froment contributed to discussions on the future of dairy, highlighting the importance of science‑based standards, innovation, sustainability and […]
IDF/ISO Analytical Week 2026 strengthens global collaboration in Bern
The IDF/ISO Analytical Week 2026, held from 5-7 May in Bern, Switzerland, brought together experts from across the global dairy community to advance analytical methods, strengthen collaboration and support the development of science‑based international standards. Organised with the support of the Swiss National Committee (Agroscope), the event once again provided a key forum for technical […]
IDF Regional Dairy Conference Africa 2026 Held in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
The IDF Regional Dairy Conference Africa 2026 took place from 31 March to 2 April 2026 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, gathering policymakers, dairy farmers, processors, industry leaders, researchers and development partners together from across Africa and beyond. Co‑hosted by FIL-IDF and the Zimbabwe Dairy Industry Trust (ZDIT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture, […]
IDF Awards and Recognitions Presented at Gala Dinner During IDF World Dairy Summit 2024
At the highly anticipated Gala Dinner of the IDF World Dairy Summit 2024, held on October 17 in Paris, France, the International Dairy Federation (IDF) presented its most prestigious awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the global dairy sector. These honors celebrated excellence in dairy science, leadership, and promotion, reflecting IDF’s commitment to innovation and quality […]
IDF Celebrates 120 Years of Dairy Innovation with the Launch of Commemorative E-Book at the IDF World Dairy Summit
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) successfully launched its 120th anniversary commemorative e-book at the IDF Forum during the IDF World Dairy Summit on 15 October. The digital publication, Developing Dairy for 120 Years, celebrates the organization’s leadership, innovation, and collaboration within the global dairy industry. The e-book offers a comprehensive account of IDF’s history, highlighting […]
IDF contributed to a new peer-reviewed publication highlighting the critical role of the dairy matrix in nutrition and health and proposing harmonized definitions
A new paper, “The Dairy Matrix: Its Importance, Definition, and Current Application in the Context of Nutrition and Health,” has been recently published in the scientific journal Nutrients. This paper emphasizes the concept of the “dairy matrix,” which highlights that dairy foods are more than just the sum of their individual nutrients, with their structure […]
Global impact through collaboration: The value of contributing to IDF/ISO Dairy Standards
By Wendy Warren, Ph.D., Dairy Scientist and Chair of the U.S. TAG to ISO TC34/SC5 In 2019, USDA AMS Dairy Program pursued accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the U.S. member to ISO, to administer the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ISO Technical Committee 34/Subcommittee 5 (TC34/SC5) for milk and milk product […]
Advancing Food Quality and Safety through Protein Analysis and Method Standardization
I am a biochemist with expertise in protein analyses and mass spectrometry. My goal is to improve food quality and safety, notably through a better and more accurate identification, characterization, and quantitation of proteins in food. In 2015, I joined IDF/ISO to participate to nitrogen-to-protein conversion factor discussions. Since then, I have had numerous activities […]
IDF announces winners of the “IDF Professor Pavel Jelen Early Career Scientist Prize” 2024
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) is thrilled to announce the winners of the “IDF Professor Pavel Jelen Early Career Scientist Prize 2024.” This prestigious award recognizes the exceptional work of scientists and technologists in the dairy science and technology field, specifically targeting “early-career” individuals, including graduate and postgraduate students who have graduated within three years […]
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 […]
