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 […]
Joint statement on COP28 from IDF and GDP
Joint statement on COP28 from IDF and GDP The Global Dairy Sector’s Commitment to Sustainability and Climate Action As the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates approaches, the International Dairy Federation (IDF) and Global Dairy Platform (GDP) wish to highlight the significant Initiatives dairy is […]
Celebrating World School Milk Day: Nourishing to thrive
With the beginning of the school year in my home country, Belgium, journal headlines highlight again the issue of “empty lunchboxes”. The situation of children going to school without any food to consume during their lunch break seems to only grow. It is hard to imagine schools being a place where children learn and develop […]
IDF welcomes the launch of the FAO document “Contribution of terrestrial animal source food to healthy diets for improved nutrition and health outcomes”
On April 25, I had the privilege to join a prestigious panel at the FAO in Rome for the launch of the first scientific review of the document “Contribution of terrestrial animal source food to healthy diets for improved nutrition and health outcomes”, requested by the member countries of the Committee on Agriculture – Subcommittee […]
The dairy matrix, the focus of the IDF Nutrition and Health Symposium to be held on 3 May
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) will host its third annual IDF Nutrition & Health Symposium, a free virtual event that will take place on May 3rd, 2023. Building on the success of last year’s event, which drew in over 200 participants, this year’s symposium will explore the fascinating topic of the dairy matrix and its […]
The annual IDF Dairy Innovation Awards are now open for registration
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) 2nd Dairy Innovation Awards 2023 are now open for registration. Entries in all categories can be submitted until June 1, through the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2023 registration website.
Dairy nutrients support health throughout life
Today, IDF organised its annual Nutrition and Health Symposium, focusing on the role dairy plays across the life stages. Over 200 nutrition and health professionals from all over the world virtually attended the event led by 8 experts and 2 moderators from various regions of the world. Good nutrition is key for health and wellbeing […]
Dairy through life: from childhood to ageing populations, the focus of the 2nd IDF Nutrition and Health Symposium
Organizers invite nutrition and health experts from all over the world to attend a free virtual Nutrition and Health Symposium. April 11, 2022, Brussels. The role of dairy and nutrition in children’s, adolescents and ageing population’s diets will be the focus of the annual IDF Nutrition and Health Symposium 2022. The free event for health […]
