Bulletin of the IDF N°539/2025: Evaluating the Affordability and Nutritional Value of Dairy in School Feeding Programmes
School feeding programmes are vital for addressing child optimal nutrition, improving school attendance, and supporting vulnerable households. Dairy, a nutrient-dense food, offers key nutrients such as calcium, protein, and vitamin B12, yet its inclusion in school feeding programmes is inconsistent due to cost and logistical challenges. This Bulletin investigates the role of milk and milk products in school feeding […]
Bulletin of the IDF N°538/2025: Interlaboratory study on the enumeration of characteristic microorganisms in yoghurt
This bulletin of the IDF (International Dairy Federation) presents the report of the precision data obtained from the interlaboratory study (ILS) organized for the revision of ISO 7889 | IDF 117 ‘Yoghurt — Enumeration of characteristic microorganisms — Colony-count technique’. The ILS was conducted using samples of yoghurt with different levels of Streptococcus thermophilus and Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus. […]
IDF Animal Health Report n°19
This edition focuses on biosecurity, one of the most effective, science-based strategies to prevent disease and promote animal welfare. Biosecurity measures whether controlling animal and visitor movements, improving housing conditions and hygiene, or strengthening herd monitoring form the first line of defence against infectious threats. Prevention reduces the risk of outbreaks; limits pathogen spread and […]
ISO/TS 11059 | IDF/RM 225:2025 – Milk and milk products — Method for the enumeration of Pseudomonas spp.
This standard describes the enumeration of Pseudomonas spp. by colony-count technique, in milk, milk products and environmental samples in the area of dairy production and handling.The method allows the isolation of all pigmented and non-pigmented psychrotrophic Pseudomonas spp. This standard cancels and replaces the first edition ISO/TS 11059 | IDF/RM 225: 2009, Â which has been […]
Factsheet of the IDF N°47/2025: Executive Summary of IDF Country Updates – December 2025
Members of the IDF Standing Committee on Dairy Policies and Economics and the Standing Committee on Marketing updated market results and conditions in 16 counties for the first half of 2025, compared to the same period in the previous year, or the most recent period starting from January. These countries represent over half of the […]
IDF Symposium on Opportunities and Insights in the Camelid Dairy Sector – Watch on Demand
Camelids contribute meaningfully to sustainable food systems, particularly in arid and semi-arid regions. Their role supports several Sustainable Development Goals, including food security, poverty alleviation, and climate resilience. As demand increases in both traditional and new markets, camel milk is gaining global attention for its different composition and functional qualities. However, this requires specialized processing […]
Issue 9: IDF Dairy Sustainability Outlook – COP30
The IDF Dairy Sustainability Outlook highlights the global dairy sector’s initiatives contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Cite this content as: International Dairy Federation. (2025). IDF Dairy Sustainability Outlook – COP30. (Issue n° 9). https://doi.org/10.56169/JCSD4103
ISO 14156 | IDF 172: 2025 – Milk and milk products — Extraction methods for lipids and liposoluble compounds
This document specifies methods for the extraction or separation of a representative part of the fat, containing lipids and liposoluble compounds, from milk and milk products.The method is applicable to the methods described in ISO 12078 | IDF 159, ISO 15884 | IDF 182, ISO 15885 | IDF 184 and ISO 18252 | IDF 200. […]
Bulletin of the IDF N°537/2025: The World Dairy Situation Report 2025
Annual survey containing information on milk and dairy production, processing, companies, consumption, trade and prices. Comprehensive data from national and international sources.Description of current trends. Global and regional commentary covering all major producing and consuming countries. Keywordsdairy economics, milk production, dairy products, processing, industry, consumptiontrends,markets, world trade, milk and dairy prices. Cite this content: International Dairy Federation. (2025). […]
IDF Annual Report 2024-2025
Our Annual Report 2024-2025 provides an overall picture of the activities and achievements of IDF over the last 12 months.
