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 Mastitis and Milking Technology Joint Conference 2026 Concludes in Stockholm

The International Dairy Federation (IDF) Mastitis and Milking Technology Joint Conference 2026 successfully took place from 11-13 March 2026 at the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, bringing together more than 250 researchers, veterinarians, industry experts and dairy professionals from around the world. The conference fostered strong scientific exchange and collaboration with participation from early‑career and experienced […]
Tetra Pak Endorses the Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability at COP29

The Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability, an initiative launched by the International Dairy Federation (IDF) and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) at the IDF World Dairy Summit in October 2024 in Paris, was endorsed by Tetra Pak, a world leader in food processing and packaging solutions, at the United Nations Framework Convention […]
Joint Statement by the International Dairy Federation (IDF) and Global Dairy Platform (GDP) for COP 29: Dairy’s Commitment to Sustainable Transformation and Climate Action

The global dairy sector reaffirms its unwavering commitment to sustainability in alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As a vital source of nutrition, economic support, and environmental stewardship, dairy provides essential nutrition to 6 billion people around the world and supports the livelihoods of nearly 1 billion people across approximately 130 million dairy […]
The IDF Dairy Declaration on Sustainability was signed at the IDF Dairy Leaders Forum

As the recognized global voice of dairy and the leading source of expertise and scientific knowledge, FIL-IDF has taken the initiative in developing a declaration to reiterate and reinforce the dairy sector’s commitment to a sustainable transformation of the whole value chain. This document was presented at the end of the IDF World Dairy Summit […]
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 […]
Gilles Froment Elected as New IDF President

Paris, France. The International Dairy Federation (IDF) is pleased to announce the election of Gilles Froment as its new President during the 118th General Assembly held today in Paris. Mr. Froment, who has been serving as both an IDF Board Member and Treasurer, succeeds Piercristiano Brazzale and brings over two decades of dedicated service to […]
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 […]
Registration for IDF Dairy Innovation Awards is now open

April 1st, 2022, Brussels. Registration for the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards, an International Dairy Federation initiative designed to celebrate and encourage innovative practices across the global dairy sector, which was launched on February 17 in partnership with Zenith Global and supported by headline sponsorship from Tetra Pak, has been officially opened today, April 1st. Entries […]



