Joint GDP/IDF Statement – UN Food Systems Summit

With the world nowhere close to delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the target date of 2030, the Summit Secretariat has issued a call for game-changing solutions to pick up the pace to deliver the SDGs. The global dairy sector, represented by the International Dairy Federation and Global Dairy Platform, has been sharing […]

UN Food Systems Summit: Game changing solutions for dairy

The United Nations Food Systems Summit, which is being convened this September by UN Secretary-General António Guterres, marks a clear point in time when decisions will be taken relating to the future production and consumption of food. With the world nowhere close to delivering on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the target date of […]

IDF symposium on Sheep, Goat and other non-Cow milk goes virtual!

IDF held its first-ever virtual symposium on Sheep, Goat, and other non-Cow milk between the 4-6 November 2020. It was a chance for the global dairy community to come together and discuss the latest advances about milk originating from other ruminants than cows on the fields of human nutrition and science and technology, as well […]

WORLD ANTIMICROBIAL AWARENESS WEEK 2020

Prudent and responsible use of antimicrobial agents within the global livestock sector is essential to ensure their continued efficacy in curing animal diseases while minimising the risk of developing AMR.  

IDF creates dedicated food systems task force

IDF work on nutrition focuses on exploring the huge potential dairy has for alleviating malnutrition in all its forms and creating food security. Work centres on promoting a greater understanding of the nutritional value of dairy and the role it plays in healthy diets produced in a sustainable way, based on the latest scientific evidence. […]

Dairy is essential to achieve the SDG 2030 agenda

Dairy goats grazing

International Dairy Federation DG Caroline Emond looks at how sustainable production, processing, and consumption of milk and dairy products benefit people and the planet and can help to achieve the SDGs.