Bulletin of the IDF N° 479/2015: A common carbon footprint approach for the dairy sector – The IDF guide to standard life cycle assessment methodology (in English)
This Bulletin has been withdrawn and replace by the Bulletin of the IDF N°519/2022.
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
Factsheet of the IDF N°43/2025: From protein transition to food systems transition: Dairy’s holistic role in sustainable food systems
The factsheet analyses the narrow focus of the so-called “protein transition,” which emphasizes replacing animal proteins with plant alternatives, often overlooking broader impacts. It showcases the need for a broader “food systems transition” approach that balances health, environmental, cultural, and economic goals. Dairy is showed as a key contributor to sustainable diets due to its […]
Issue 8: IDF Dairy Sustainability Outlook – Dairy Processing
The IDF Dairy Sustainability Outlook highlights the global dairy sector’s initiatives contributing to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This special issue focuses specifically on dairy processing, showcasing a diverse collection of case studies. These examples illustrate how the dairy sector worldwide is driving innovation and implementing sustainable practices to build resilient systems. Cite this content […]
IDF Symposium on Circularity in the Dairy Chain – Watch on demand
This year’s proposal is based on the topic of circularity in the dairy chain. This event aims to bring together key stakeholders from the dairy sector to explore and promote sustainable practices that contribute to a circular economy, offering a platform to share knowledge, drive collaboration, and foster actionable outcomes that can shape the future […]
Bulletin of the IDF N° 017/1964 – Disposal and treatment of dairy waste waters
By Prof. Dr Ing. G. Waelzholz, Fed. Germany This report describes the situation in 21 member countries having answered 2 questionnaires (issued in 1960 and 1962) on regulations, research, systems used, etc.. in relation to the disposal of waste waters. A list of publications per country is appended.
Factsheet of the IDF N° 37/2024: Benefits of processing in dairy
Dairy processing is pivotal in converting raw milk into a diverse range of high-quality and safe dairy products. This factsheet is intended to provide key information on the broader relevance of what processing milk means, from safety to diversity. Cite this content as: International Dairy Federation. (2024). Benefits of processing in dairy (Factsheet of the IDF […]
Issue 7: IDF Dairy Sustainability Outlook – FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation
Issue 7: IDF Dairy Sustainability Outlook – FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation. Cite this content as: International Dairy Federation. (2023). IDF Dairy Sustainability Outlook – FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation. (Issue n° 7). https://doi.org/10.56169/STCF6047
Issue 6: IDF Dairy Sustainability Outlook – COP27
This 6th edition presents 10 different articles for sustainable development in this climate crisis. Cite this content as: International Dairy Federation. (2022). IDF Dairy Sustainability Outlook – COP27. (Issue n° 6). https://doi.org/10.56169/HFME6160
