China’s Dairy Rise Praised, IDF Backs EU Collaboration
At the 2025 Global Dairy Congress held in Amsterdam, China’s Yili Group reinforced its position as a global dairy powerhouse by winning major awards across multiple categories. Securing top honors in Intolerance‑Friendly Innovation, Ice Cream, Artisan Dairy, and CSR/Sustainability, Yili stood out among 177 entries spanning 20 award categories—marking its sixth consecutive year of major […]
Joint Closing Statement by the IDF and GDP for COP 29
COP29 has concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan, and the International Dairy Federation (IDF) and Global Dairy Platform (GDP) reaffirm the global dairy sector’s steadfast commitment to a sustainable food system, climate action, and global nutrition security. The dairy sector continues to prioritize environmental progress while producing nutrient-dense food and generating positive socio-economic impact in a world […]
Sundarini milk cooperative won award at IDF Paris
Sundarini, a Sundarbans-based milk cooperative and livestock producer, has won international laurels along with the National Dairy Development Board at the third International Dairy Federation at Paris on Friday. The Dairy Innovation Awards 2024 was awarded for sustainable farming practices.Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee congratulated members of the Sundarini cooperative. She posted on X: “I am delighted to share another triumphant tale […]
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 […]
2024 IDF Dairy Innovation Awards – 6 Finalists from India
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2024 edition of the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards that have been published today after a careful assessment by a prestigious jury of global dairy experts. The winners will be announced on October 18 during a Special Plenary Session on innovation at the IDF World Dairy Summit […]
International dairy meet gets under way in Kochi by IDF and DAHD
India has set a model for public-private partnership (PPP) in the dairy sector, and the country has made admirable progress in milk production, Piercristiano Brazzale, president of the International Dairy Federation (IDF), has said. He said the role played by women was a source of hope for the dairy sector, and that India imparted a […]
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 brazzal 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. Ms Rycken […]
How animal foods nourish the world in times of climate change
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) and the European Dairy Association (EDA) organized an official side event at COP28 on “How animal source foods nourish the world in times of climate change”, that took place on Tuesday, December 5 at the Side Event room 9 in the Blue Zone. The aims of this event were to […]
NDDB chairman Dr Meenesh Shah appointed on IDF Board
Dr Meenesh Shah, Chairman and Managing Director of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), was elected to the Board of International Dairy Federation (IDF) during the General Assembly of IDF on October 15, an official release stated on Tuesday. Accepting this responsibility and thanking the IDF delegates for the trust bestowed on him, Dr Shah mentioned […]
Secretary Vilsack Shares Climate Smart Agriculture Creates Enormous Opportunity for Dairy
On World Food Day, Secretary of Agriculture, Tom Vilsack, joined the stage at the 2023 International Dairy Federation World Dairy Summit in Chicago, Ill. Secretary Vilsack told the crowd that there are four areas impacting dairy – and agriculture in general – that keep him up at night. “Obviously at the top of the list […]