Celebrating World Milk Day 2026: highlighting the role of women across the dairy value chain
On 1 June 2026, FIL‑IDF celebrated World Milk Day through a week‑long global campaign from 25 to 31 May, aligned with the United Nations International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026). Under the theme “Milk Has Many Faces: Most of Them Are Women”, the campaign explored the diverse and essential roles women play across […]
New IDF Podcast Episode Explores Methane Mitigation at Farm Level
FIL-IDF has released a new podcast episode exploring methane mitigation at farm level, bringing the discussion beyond global headlines and into practical, on‑farm realities. Hosted by Wilco Brouwer de Koning and Lynda McDonald, the episode builds on previous conversations on methane and livestock, focusing on how methane emissions are managed across different dairy systems and […]
IDF at COP 30 | Belém (BR)
Discover how the International Dairy Federation (IDF) shaped global dialogue on sustainable livestock at COP30 Brazil through science, innovation, and partnerships.
2025 IDF Dairy Innovation Awards Announced
Explore the winners of the 2025 IDF Dairy Innovation Awards, recognizing groundbreaking practices in farming, processing, nutrition, and sustainability across the global dairy sector.
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 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 […]
International Dairy Federation Launches the IDF Women in Dairy Report 2024 at the Women in Dairy Roundtable
Paris, October 2024 – The International Dairy Federation (IDF) is proud to announce the release of the IDF Women in Dairy Report 2024 during the Women in Dairy Roundtable held at the IDF Business Meetings, just ahead of the IDF World Dairy Summit 2024 in Paris. This pivotal report highlights the substantial contributions of women […]
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 […]
