Global impact through collaboration: The value of contributing to IDF/ISO Dairy Standards
By Wendy Warren, Ph.D., Dairy Scientist and Chair of the U.S. TAG to ISO TC34/SC5 In 2019, USDA AMS Dairy Program pursued accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), the U.S. member to ISO, to administer the U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ISO Technical Committee 34/Subcommittee 5 (TC34/SC5) for milk and milk product […]
Advancing Food Quality and Safety through Protein Analysis and Method Standardization
I am a biochemist with expertise in protein analyses and mass spectrometry. My goal is to improve food quality and safety, notably through a better and more accurate identification, characterization, and quantitation of proteins in food. In 2015, I joined IDF/ISO to participate to nitrogen-to-protein conversion factor discussions. Since then, I have had numerous activities […]
IDF announces winners of the “IDF Professor Pavel Jelen Early Career Scientist Prize” 2024
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) is thrilled to announce the winners of the “IDF Professor Pavel Jelen Early Career Scientist Prize 2024.” This prestigious award recognizes the exceptional work of scientists and technologists in the dairy science and technology field, specifically targeting “early-career” individuals, including graduate and postgraduate students who have graduated within three years […]
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 […]
The place of Dairy in Dietary Guidelines was the main focus of the IDF Nutrition and Health Symposium 2024, which included the publication of a new factsheet
On 15 May, IDF organised its fourth annual IDF Nutrition and Health Symposium 2024 with a focus on the role of dairy in dietary guidelines around the world within a comparative approach. “Healthy Today, Tomorrow and in the Future: the place of Dairy in Dietary guidelines” was the theme chosen for this edition. For the […]
A Farewell Message from Caroline Emond, First Female Director General of IDF
While I am preparing to say goodbye in few days, I would like to share some thoughts with you. During my tenure as IDF DG, I have travelled around the world and met with caring and engaged people of different backgrounds who shared the same goals for a better world for humanity and the planet. […]
IDF Cheese Science & Technology Symposium: Learn More About Sustainable Cheese Production
Sustainability is very much on everyone’s lips these days and, as Chairman of the Scientific Committee, I am pleased to say that our session on “Sustainability in Cheese Production” at the IDF Cheese Science & Technology Symposium in Bergen, Norway, 4-6 June 2024, have attracted many abstracts on the subject. The keynote speaker, Professor Julien […]
IDF Announces The Appointment Of A New Director General, Ms Laurence Rycken
The Board of Directors of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) announces the appointment of Ms Laurence Rycken as new Director General as of 1 April, 2024. Ms Laurence Rycken has been serving IDF for the last 12 years as Science and Standards Programme Manager championing for the role of milk and dairy in nutrition security. […]
IDF organized its 3rd annual International Women’s Day Webinar and Launched the IDF Women in Dairy Knowledge Hub
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) marked International Women’s Day with its third annual webinar. The event brought together a diverse audience interested in exploring and celebrating the pivotal role of women in the dairy sector. The informative and empowering session featured distinguished speakers and highlighted the contributions of women within the sector. Dr. Judith Bryans, […]
An IDF side event on Sustainable Dairy Ecosystems was held during the United Nations Environment Assembly in Nairobi
https://fil-idf.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Sustainable-dairy-ecosystems_-nutrition-security-womens-empowerment-climate-smart-agriculture-action-on-nature-and-biodiversity-enhancement.-Lead-entity-29-Feb-2024-Meeting-Recording.mp4 Watch the recording of the event above. An insightful side event on Sustainable Dairy Ecosystems was successfully conducted yesterday during the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA6) at the UNON Building in Nairobi, Kenya. The event, organized by the International Dairy Federation (IDF) in collaboration with key partners, brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss […]
