International Dairy Federation

Ever dreamt of making a global impact on food safety and quality? Join us at the International Dairy Federation as an expert on Methods of Analysis and Standardization! Get inspired by Christophe Fuerer, Action Leader of the IDF Standing Committee of Analytical Methods of Composition and also serving as a Senior Specialist in Protein Analysis at Nestlé Research. Read his blog here: https://bit.ly/4dR9UNJ Your opportunity awaits, make your mark now! #WeKnowDairy #WeAdvanceDairy #WeAreDairy

Calling all dairy enthusiasts! Mark your calendar for the upcoming IDF World Dairy Summit from October 15-18, 2024, in Paris. Not only would you get to attend its interesting sessions, but you can also indulge in the elaborate technical tours organised from October 18-20. Grab the opportunity now and secure your spot. Don't miss this opportunity to stay updated, educated and inspired: ➡️ In Normandy: Discover how Danone designs its farms to protect soil health, promote biodiversity, and ensure the well-being of dairy cows. ➡️ In Hauts-de-France: Understand the sector's adaptation to climate change, food safety, and the transmission of dairy-related professions. ➡️ In Brittany and Pays de la Loire: Explore the innovations and expertise of the sector with SODIAAL and EURIAL, the dairy branch of Agrial. ➡️ In Bourgogne-Franche-Comté: Delve into the art of cheesemaking with several local players and through tasting sessions. ➡️ At SIAL Paris: Attend a guided tour of one of the largest food innovation exhibitions. Don't wait any longer and book your visit here: https://bit.ly/3SWopYv #WeKnowDairy #ProudToBeDairy #WeAreDairy

Counting down less than 100 days until IDF World Dairy Summit 2024 - the game-changer of dairy events! Have you secured your spot yet? If not, head over to 👉 www.idfwds2024.com and register now. See you in Paris! 🧀🥛🌍

Ready to be part of the world's most pivotal dairy event? Secure your spot at the IDF World Dairy Summit 2024 today! Here's where you can register 👉 www.idfwds2024.com #WeLeadDairy #WeAreDairy CNIEL

Gracias Elida Thiery por difundir la lista de finalistas de los IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2024, auspiciados por Tetra Pak Thank you Elida Thiery for sharing the list of the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards, sponsored by Tetra Pak

The IDF Pavel Jelen Early Career Scientist Prize resonates all over the world. Thanks Elida Thiery for sharing this in #Argentina

IDF proudly announces the winners of the "IDF Professor Pavel Jelen Early Career Scientist Prize” for 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 of their highest degree. Named in honor of Professor Pavel (Paul) Jelen, an esteemed Czech-born Canadian scientist and educator who dedicated his career to dairy science and technology research, as well as mentoring and educating young scientists and technologists, the Prize exemplifies the importance of open communication in the field. The 2024 winners are: First Prize: Maria Frizzarin (Teagasc Animal and Grassland Research Centre, Ireland) for her work on the use of mid-infrared spectroscopy to quantify the cow environmental footprint. Second Prize: Natalie Ahlborn (Sustainable Nutrition Initiative – Riddet Institute, New Zealand) for her work on processing treatments of milk and their effects on digestion and nutrient absorption. Equal Third Prize: Riccardo Cocuzzi (Agroscope and the University of Fribourg, Switzerland) for his work on lactate metabolism in Propionibacterium freudenreichii, an important microorganism in the manufacture of Swiss-type cheeses. Equal Third Prize: Mark Timlin (University College Dublin and Teagasc Food Research Centre, Ireland) for his work on the impacts of a ‘typical’ Irish pasture-based system on the composition and quality of milk and dairy products. The winners will be encouraged to attend the IDF World Dairy Summit 2024 to be held in Paris, France from 15 to 18 October 2024. There, they will have the opportunity to present their work as a poster and as a short oral presentation. Presenting their work at the World Dairy Summit will provide the awardees with an invaluable platform to showcase their research and expertise, fostering opportunities for further education, mentoring, and employment in the dairy sector. "We firmly believe that this prize will inspire and incentivize candidates to dedicate their careers to addressing dairy-related issues, empowering a new generation of scientists and technologists committed to advancing dairy science and technology. Through their efforts, we aim to enhance the quality, safety, and nutritional value of milk and dairy products," stated Dr. Geoffrey Smithers, a member of the IDF Standing Committees on Dairy Science and Technology and Nutrition and Health, and Chair of the Prize judging panel. IDF extends its gratitude to all the participants and extends heartfelt congratulations to the winners for their outstanding performance. Find more information here: https://bit.ly/3kwZ8CG #WeKnowDairy #WeAreDairy #ProudToBeDairy

"This was a busy but constructive week for IDF in Rome for the FAO-Leap, FAO COAG Subcommittee on Livestock and GASL meetings. Many speaking, exchanging and networking opportunities to keep the conversation on Livestock and Dairy’s irreplaceable role in nourishing a growing world population with safe, healthy, nutritious foods produced in increasingly sustainable ways, going, as well as its capacity to provide livelihoods for billions of people around the world. We also had the chance to discuss the impact of livestock and agriculture in the environment and its contributions to the soil’s health through ecosystem services and climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration. We celebrated our long-lasting alliances with key stakeholders from the livestock, agriculture and dairy chain, from USDEC to Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA), Global Dairy Platform Inc. (GDP), and International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), with which we recently signed an MOU. We also met with Environmental Defense Fund (EDF). As members of the Dairy Sustainability Framework (DSF) and Pathways To Dairy Zero, we also supported the presentation on its progress on methane emissions reduction. As IDF we are proud to be part of these working groups and alliances with international organisations, IGOs and NGOs that pursue common good through cooperation on the sustainable transformation of Food Systems all over the world", expressed IDF Director General, Laurence Rycken, #today.

2024 IDF DAIRY INNOVATION AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCED 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 2024 in Paris, France. The IDF Dairy Innovation Awards are designed to showcase the dairy sector’s engagement and dynamism on a global scale, providing a unique platform to highlight innovative processes, practices, and products that improve efficiency and contribute to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In its third annual edition, the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards 2024 received a remarkable 153 entries from 25 countries, demonstrating the growing enthusiasm and commitment to showcasing innovation across the global dairy sector. The diverse and extensive pool of entries has significantly heightened anticipation for the winner’s announcement at the IDF World Dairy Summit 2024. “Innovation is not just beneficial but essential for sustainable growth and development. The IDF Dairy Innovation Awards aims at fostering innovation within the global dairy sector. Innovation is happening everywhere and across the dairy value chain to harness the role of the dairy sector to nourish all with safe and sustainably produced milk and milk products”, said IDF Director General, Ms Laurence Rycken. “We are thrilled to see how the finalists of the 2024 edition of the IDF Dairy Innovation Awards outstand on key initiatives, including ongoing projects on sustainable farming, processing, marketing and packaging, as well as climate action socioeconomics and women empowerment “, she concluded. Find all the finalists here 👉 https://bit.ly/3LtHcpY The IDF Dairy Innovation Awards are sponsored by Tetra Pak #WeInnovateDairy #WeAreDairy #ProudToBeDairy

#HappeningNow: IDF Director General, Laurence Rycken's opening words at the USDEC side event, "Building a Heathier Food System: Animal Agriculture and Soil Health Working Together", at the Second Session of the United Nations FAO's COAG Sub Committee on Livestock. "With the global challenge to continue to nourish a growing global population, the livestock sector has been at the centre of the conversation. It pleases me to see that conversations are evolving. The livestock sector has a responsibility to take. However, it also plays a variety of positive role in climate and environmental conditions. As we continue our journey to ensure that nobody is left behind, we need to consider all dimensions and evaluate the potential tradeoffs when focusing on one dimension over another. Looking at how livestock plays an important role in cycling nutrients, improving the aggregation and structure of soils, leading to healthier ecosystems. Taking us through this fascinating topic we have a great panel of speakers with a specific mention to our farmers, giving those who produce our foods and through their commitment and passion as stewards of the land, a place to take us to their reality." #WeAreDairy #ProudToBeDairy