6th Symposium on Science and Technology of Fermented Milk at the IDF World Dairy Summit in Daejeon, South Korea, from 15-19 October.
The increased interest in fermented foods due to their potential contribution to gastrointestinal microbiota modulation and the impact on human health is leading food scientists to pay greater attention to their role in diets. Promoting innovation in fermented dairy for human wellbeing will be the focus of the 6th Symposium on Science and Technology of Fermented […]
School milk programmes nourishing millions of children around the world
Every year, World School Milk Day is celebrated all over the world on the last Wednesday of September to raise awareness on the benefits and success of school milk programmes. In addition to providing milk and/or dairy products, school milk programmes include food education. It helps to foster a better understanding of dairy products, including where […]
Treatment of Bovine Mastitis Takes a New Turn
Animal Health scientist are making significant progress on mastitis management, which is responsible for up to 85% of the antimicrobials used in the dairy sector, according to the International Dairy Federation (IDF). The IDF’s annual Animal Health Report includes updates on latest research developments and has revealed that most IDF member countries reported a large […]
State of food security and nutrition in the world
Helping to free the world from hunger and malnutrition is a goal of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) through its work on sustainability to support food security, said the organization’s Director General Caroline Emond. Access to safe nutrition and healthy, balanced diets is vital for the growth of children, providing them with the nourishment needed […]
Strong collaboration between Codex Alimentarius and IDF to ensure food safety
Codex Secretary Tom Heilandt will stress the importance of the strong collaboration between Codex and the International Dairy Federation (IDF) at the IDF World Dairy Summit 2018 in Daejeon, South Korea, on 17 October 2018. He will address the special status of the IDF in the Codex standard-setting process and the shared goals of the […]
Mycoplasma bovis and Paratuberculosis challenges for dairy sector
Eradicating Mycoplasma bovis from New Zealand, where the disease is not endemic, has posed a challenge for dairy farmers since its outbreak in July 2017. The government is partnering with the dairy and beef sectors to rid their herds of the disease within the next two years. Mr Tim Mackle, CEO of DairyNZ, will outline […]
Clampdown on milking a name to market vegan substitute
The US is joining the EU, Canada, Norway, Iceland and New Zealand in regulating the misuse of dairy terms. Consumers have the right to know when they are not buying real dairy products. A plant-based substance is no alternative to animal milk in terms of its composition, texture, taste and nutritional value. A liquid plant-based […]
South Korean Dairy Sector Can Benefit from Global Expertise at IDF World Dairy Summit
The South Korean dairy sector can benefit from global expertise and the exchange of ideas about technology, innovation and new developments at the IDF World Dairy Summit 2018 in Daejeon. The annual event is being hosted by South Korea for the first time, bringing together more than 1,500 delegates from around the world. “It’s an […]
Deepening Understanding of Food Microstructures and Dairy Science
Some 200 experts in food engineering, food science and food technology participated at the 3rd IDF Symposium on Microstructures of Dairy Products in Montreal, Québec, Canada, from 3-6 June 2018. It was the first time the IDF had coorganised the Symposium with the 3rd Food Structure and Functionality Forum and Elsevier, offering a platform for […]
Forging ahead in 2018
There is an old saying that time flies and it certainly feels that way. It’s been almost eight months since we were together as IDF family at the 2017 World Dairy Summit. Many things have happened at IDF over those months and I wanted to take this opportunity to highlight just a few of them to you. You will of course know by now that our new Director General, Caroline Emond, is in place. My thanks to all of you who have contacted her and made her feel welcome.
