On World School Milk Day, IDF announces work on Global School Milk programmes
IDF celebrates World School Milk Day at the IDF World Dairy Summit 2019 and announces an upcoming review of global school milk programmes, introducing data on their important impact on childhood nutrition. Following on from its previous research into the area, today IDF announced the development of a new bulletin into school milk programmes. The […]
Addressing misconceptions about dairy and sugar
In discussions of body weight and obesity, milk and other dairy products can be targeted for their apparent high sugar content, leading many to mistakenly believe that dairy should be limited to avoid weight gain through consumption of excess sugar. As part of the 2019 IDF (International Dairy Federation) World Dairy Summit, several high-level international […]
IDF launches 2019 World Dairy Situation Report
The 2019 edition of the much-anticipated World Dairy Situation report published by the International Dairy Federation (IDF) was launched today at the IDF World Dairy Summit in Istanbul, Turkey. Developed by experts from dairy producing countries around the world, the report provides an in-depth understanding of the current macro supply and demand trends affecting the […]
Exploring innovative solutions for sustainable dairy wastewater management
IDF has today released a publication that explores pioneering wastewater treatments in dairy processing. Like all wastes produced by production plants, dairy wastewater must be treated before it is discharged into water bodies. Owing to its composition and organic matter content, biological treatments are preferred and currently, activated sludge is one of the most used […]
IDF issues guidance to help determine milk fat purity
IDF issues guidance to help determine milk fat purity The International Dairy Federation (IDF) today released guidance on the determination of milkfat purity, providing important additional direction to both scientists and non-scientists involved in the testing of milk and dairy products. Milkfat is an important component of milk and most dairy products. In addition to […]
IDF – GDP Joint Statement on the IPCC Report: Climate Change and Land
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the UN’s body for assessing the science related to climate change, released a report on 8 August, providing a detailed look into the global impact of climate change on sustainable land management and food security. Overall, the findings of the report are largely balanced, and conclude that human […]
IDF releases 2nd edition of Dairy Sustainability Outlook
Second edition of case studies for sustainable dairying offers those involved in the field with an insight into ongoing projects and new research on sustainability of importance for the dairy sector. The IDF (International Dairy Federation) has today published the second edition of its Dairy Sustainability Outlook. The publication presents a wide range of national […]
Coordinated action needed on mastitis
Healthy and productive dairy animals are vital to the provision of a safe, sufficient and nutritious food supply at a time of a rapidly increasing global population. Mastitis causes decreased productivity as well as food loss due to discarded milk. Coordinated action is essential if the dairy sector is to achieve optimal management of this […]
Dairy analytical standards on the agenda at the IDF/ISO Analytical Week 2019
Leading analytical experts exchange perspectives on the latest technical and technological findings within the dairy sector. This week saw the close of 2019 IDF/ISO Analytical week, an important event in the calendar for those working the field of dairy products analysis. The event welcomed more than 130 delegates from 22 countries, as well as representatives […]
What room for ruminants in a sustainable food future?
Leading scientists meet to assess the climate impact of the agri-food sector in a review of sustainable eating habits In the climate change debate, the environmental footprint of agriculture is often under discussion, with much of the recent discourse around food focusing on the potential impact of cattle. However, not all information in circulation stands […]
