Joint GDP/IDF Statement – UN Food Systems Summit
World leaders will be coming together on September 23rd for a landmark meeting on sustainable food systems. Read our latest joint statement, urging the Summit Secretariat and Heads of State taking part in the Food Systems Summit on the 23rd to recognize the role of dairy in the development of a more resilient, safe, healthy, […]
World dairy experts to gather in Copenhagen: Registration now open for the IDF World Dairy Conference
Titled ‘A Changing Climate for Dairy’, the International Dairy Federation (IDF) will hold its annual meetings in Copenhagen in conjunction with the IDF Global Dairy Conference on 13th – 15th October. 350 dairy people are expected worldwide to participate together with several hundred additional on-line participants. The ‘IDF Global Dairy Conference 2021’ will have its […]
“School milk programs are a valuable opportunity to positively impact child development” says IDF President
IDF President Piercristiano Brazzale outlines the vital role of school milk programs at the IDF plenary session of the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit on 28 July.
IDF launches special UN Food Systems Summit edition of successful Dairy Sustainability Outlook series
Brussels, 26 July 2021 – The International Dairy Federation (IDF) has today launched the 4th edition of its Dairy Sustainability Outlook series, which provides new case studies to support the dairy sector in delivering on its commitment to sustainable development, guided by the five action tracks of the UN Food Systems Summit.
Recognizing the importance of dairy is vital, says IDF President ahead of UN Food Systems Summit
President of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) Piercristiano Brazzale stresses the vital role of dairy in healthy and sustainable diets in advance of the UN Food Systems Pre-Summit, to be held in Italy between 26–28 July 2021.
New IDF guidance on the application of conversion for determination of microbiological quality of raw milk released
Bulletin published today will enable stakeholders to make science-based decisions on how best to evaluate obtained testing results against limits in official regulations and in grading schemes.
‘Dairycraft’ game makes learning about dairy fun
IDF member Dairy Farmers of Ontario develops Dairycraft, an educational version of popular game Minecraft, to teach young people about all things dairy.
World Milk Day 2021 focuses on dairy sustainability
On World Milk Day 2021, the dairy sector shares the important steps being taken around the world to improve dairy sustainability and reduce dairy’s carbon footprint.
Nutrition symposium confirms important role of dairy in diets
IDF Symposium reviewing the latest science on the contribution of dairy in diets gathers several hundred health professionals from around the world.
New bulletin advocates revised approach to lactose in dairy
Responding to a lack of evidence-based information about the important role of lactose as part of a healthy diet, IDF releases Bulletin 509/2021: Lactose, an important nutrient: Advocating a revised policy approach for dairy and its intrinsic sugar. Milk, cheese, yogurt, and other cultured/fermented dairy products are composed of complex structures and are important sources […]
