Celebrating the role of dairy science
It is during a public health pandemic like the one we are facing today that we are reminded of the importance of science and the vital role of scientists in supporting decision-making. Piercristiano Brazzale, Chair of the International Dairy Federation’s Science Programme Coordination Committee, thanks scientists around the world for their contributions to making our […]
Outcome of IDF/ISO analytical meetings
Meeting wrap-up – IDF/ISO virtual analytical meetings Due to the current pandemic of COVID-19, IDF and ISO have just wrapped up their first digital meetings. 13 calls were held with approximately 100 participants attending one or several of the meetings. All meetings were productive, and participants respected the virtual meeting rules. In terms of outcomes, […]
Joint IDF and ICAR initiative to improve consistency in milk somatic cell counting
Certified reference materials launched by EC Joint Research Centre
COVID-19: Safety and hygiene of dairy products and personnel
While the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts everyone’s daily lives, the dairy supply chain is also affected. The dairy sector has been recognized around the world as an essential activity. Dairy farmers and processors are working tirelessly to deliver nutritious food on our tables. The International Dairy Federation (IDF) wishes to support its members and the dairy […]
The challenge of balancing milk supply in times of crisis: Why some farmers have to discard raw milk during the COVID-19 pandemic
Like many other sectors, the dairy supply chain has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, adapting milk production due to a serious drop in market demand resulting from the abrupt albeit temporary closing of restaurants, hotels and school, is not an easy and quick thing to do. Despite strong demand for basic foods like […]
COVID-19 SUPPORT FOR THE DAIRY SECTOR – FREE DIGITAL RESOURCES
IDF is committed to providing practical support to the dairy sector during this unprecedented time. In addition to our COVID-19 Knowledge Hub which is updated on a daily basis, for a limited period we will be offering a selection of our previously payable digital resources free of charge. The publications are listed below: Bulletin of the IDF […]
JOINT STATEMENT FROM THE INTERNATIONAL LIVESTOCK PARTNERSHIP ON COVID-19
WHO highlights that the Covid-19 is not a foodborne disease – care must be taken to minimize impacts on food supply
Developing on from its statement of 30 March, the World Health Organization (WHO) has reiterated that COVID-19 is not a foodborne virus and that care must be taken to minimise potential impacts on the food supply or unintended consequences on global trade and food security. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to negatively affect consumers and […]
Relying on dairy in a world consumed by COVID-19
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 […]
