IDF Symposium on goat, sheep & other non-cow milks goes digital
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Good news for those interested in the world of non-cow milks as the 8th IDF International symposium on sheep, goat, and other non-cow milk, moves to a digital format.
IDF ‘raises a virtual glass’ on World Milk Day 2020
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Brussels, 1 June 2020 – The International Dairy Federation (IDF) fetes the 20th anniversary of World Milk Day with a online celebration for its global experts – and the achievements of one in particular.
Relying on dairy in a world consumed by COVID-19
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These are not normal times. The simple things we’ve been doing all our lives, we can’t do anymore. We can’t hug our friends, shake hands or enjoy each other’s company because of a silent enemy called COVID-19. This virus has changed how we live and think around the world. At times of crisis people turn […]
Nutrition, health and food technology: Expert insights on non-bovine milk at IDF Symposium
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Growing global interest in non-bovine milk
The evolution of school milk in Chile
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As we approach the release date of the new IDF bulletin on worldwide school milk programmes, Consuelo Fuentes, Ingeniero Agrónomo at Consorcio Lechero in Chile, gives an overview of the history of school milk in the country, its importance to child health and how state programmes have evolved over the years. Without a doubt, the consumption of dairy […]
School Milk Programmes – vital for good health and learning
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School milk programmes around the world contribute to good health and nutrition for children in schools. As part of our school milk series, Birgit Irgens, Concept Manager for the School Milk Programme in Norway at TINE, provides an overview of how school milk programmes are handled in Norway and […]
Dairy – a more nutritious and sustainable choice for your cup
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Today, there are innumerable food and beverage choices catering to every lifestyle — dairy, dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, vegan and more. While it’s great to have a range of choices to fit individual needs and wishes, not all options are nutritionally equal, nor do they have the same impact on our planet. Dairy’s true impact on […]
Early bird registration now open! IDF Symposium on non-cow milk
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The event will be of vital interest to scientists and other professionals involved in the sheep’s, goat’s and other non-cow dairy sectors.
School Milk Programs fuel students, support healthy bodies and minds around the world
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Food insecurity exists in the United States, as well as in many developed and developing countries around the world. The National School Lunch Program operates in approximately 100,000 schools across the United States, serving roughly 30 million students each day; of those students, 74% receive lunch at no cost or at a reduced price because […]
Important outcomes from Codex meeting on nutrition and foods for special diets
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On 24-29 November 2019, the 41st session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses was held in Dusseldorf, Germany. The meeting aimed to study specific nutritional problems and advise on general nutrition issues; to draft general provisions concerning the nutritional aspects of all foods; to develop standards and guidelines for […]