Paris Dairy Declaration on Sustainability signed at IDF
As the recognized global voice of dairy and the leading source of expertise and scientific knowledge, IDF has taken the initiative in developing a declaration to reiterate and reinforce the dairy sector’s commitment to a sustainable transformation of the whole value chain. This document was presented at the end of the IDF World Dairy Summit…
IDF Awards During IDF World Dairy Summit 2024
At the highly anticipated Gala Dinner of the IDF World Dairy Summit 2024, held on October 17 in Paris, France, the International Dairy Federation (IDF) presented its most prestigious awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to the global dairy sector. These honors celebrated excellence in dairy science, leadership, and promotion, reflecting IDF’s commitment to innovation and quality…
Added sugar levels in flavored school milk sees huge drop
The Healthy School Milk Commitment has led to a reduction of added sugar levels by 10% in flavored school milk between the 2023 and 2024 school years, according to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA). The Commitment was launched in April 2023 by 37 school milk processors representing approximately 95% of the school milk volume in…
Global Dairy price index showing stagnancy
The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Event 366, held on October 15, 2024, saw mixed outcomes across dairy products. While the index hardly plummeted by 0.3% with Global dairy price index at UsD 3852/MT.. Whole Milk Powder (WMP) prices remained relatively stable with only slight fluctuations, reflecting consistent demand. However, other categories, such as Lactose and …
Dairy waste could be future of sustainable aviation fuel
When you think of biofuels, your first thought probably isn’t about dairy farms. Well, think again, according to scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory. They’ve developed a new technology using methane digestion that creates cost-competitive sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) that could reduce emissions in the aviation industry by up…
Gilles Froment Elected as New IDF President
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) is pleased to announce the election of Gilles Froment as its new President during the 118th General Assembly held today in Paris. Mr. Froment, who has been serving as both an IDF Board Member and Treasurer, succeeds Piercristiano Brazzale and brings over two decades of dedicated service to the Federation….
Deere-DeLaval launches dairy sustainability tool
Deere launches dairy management platform in partnership with DeLaval Tractor giant Deere & Co. unveiled a new digital tool for dairy farmers to manage sustainability efforts across their operations. The Milk Sustainability Center, created in partnership with dairy farm machinery company DeLaval, allows farmers to monitor their nutrient use efficiency. The tool compares the amount…
Australian Dairy farmers turning to housed systems
The sight of dairy cows eating feed or lounging in a massive shed instead of green pastures might seem off-kilter, but it is becoming more common in Australia. Dairy Australia reports that about 20 per cent of the country’s cow’s milk now comes from intensive or housed systems and expects it could reach 40 per…
Pasteurization reduces H5N1 in milk, verification needed.
In a recent study published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, researchers evaluated the resilience of the highly pathogenic avian influenza A (H5N1) virus in milk under pasteurization-like temperatures and assessed the effectiveness of thermal inactivation. Background H5N1 influenza is enzootic in many bird populations and can infect mammals, including humans, leading to severe or fatal outcomes…
Actual methane levels on dairy farms much higher
Dairy farmers have been dealt a huge blow as new research suggests methane emissions from slurry stores may be up to five times more that what official statistics suggest. However, alarm bells are not yet sounding because the same research also looked at the potential of turning this methane into energy, which cut down farm…