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We congratulate the Instituto Interamericano de Cooperación para la Agricultura (IICA) and we look forward to continuing our joint work for many years to come.

The IDF is proud to attend the 44th session of the Codex Committee on Nutrition and Foods for Special Dietary Uses (CCNFSDU) this week in Dresden (Germany) represented by Jacco Gerritsen, Anabel Mulet-Cabero, and Mélanie Grivier (virtually) Key discussion topics for the dairy sector include: 👉 Establishing nutrient reference values for persons aged 6 to 36 months, which includes nutrients such as protein, calcium, B12 👉 The proposal for new work on harmonized probiotics guidelines for use in foods and food supplements 👉 The proposal for new work on general guidelines and principles for the nutritional composition of foods formulated with protein from non-animal sources 👉 IDF jointly with ISO, ISDI and AOAC submitted proposals for the update of methods for the determination of nutrients in infant and follow-up formula #WeKnowDairy #WeAdvanceDairy #WeAreDairy

Launch of the IDF Animal Health Report 2024 - Special Edition on Antimicrobial Resistance The International Dairy Federation (IDF) proudly announces the launch of the 2024 special edition of the IDF Animal Health Report, with a dedicated focus on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). A central part of IDF’s long-term strategy to address AMR includes its ongoing participation in the United Nations General Assembly High-Level Meetings on AMR. As a recognized knowledge partner, IDF continues to bring its science-based expertise to the international stage, contributing to global efforts to combat AMR through a One Health approach that integrates animal, human, plant health and the environment. Read the full press release here 👉 https://bit.ly/3BfJGGC Download the report here 👉 https://bit.ly/3zpsePE #WeKnowDairy #WeAdvanceDairy #WeAreDairy

#Today María Sánchez Mainar, Science & Standards Programme Manager at IDF, participated at the FAO Global Conference on Animal Health Innovation, Reference Centres and Vaccines. The conference took place from 23 to 25 September 2024 at FAO headquarters in Rome. These are some of the messages Dr. Sanchez Mainar delivered at the conference: 👉 Public-private partnerships (PPPs) are essential to driving sustainable transformation in the dairy sector. 🌍🐄 👉 The International Dairy Federation (IDF) collaborates with global organizations like FAO, World Health Organization, and Codex Alimentarius to advance dairy animal health, quality, and sustainability. 🤝🌿 👉 IDF represents the entire dairy value chain, including farmers, processors, and academia, fostering knowledge-sharing and innovation. 💡 👉 Mastitis management improves milk quality, enhances productivity, and reduces environmental impacts. 🌱🍼 👉 Udder health is critical to sustainable dairy production, impacting milk quality, economic efficiency, and food waste reduction. 🐄💧 👉 Effective mastitis prevention also helps lower the risk of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), supporting animal welfare and global sustainability. 🌱🚫💊 👉 IDF has partnered with Codex Alimentarius and ISO - International Organization for Standardization to create over 180 standards that improve milk quality and ensure consumer safety worldwide. 🏅 👉 Better udder health means better milk, lower food waste, and a reduced carbon footprint in dairy production. 🐄🌍 #WeAdvanceDairy #WeAreDairy Photos ©FAO/Cristiano Minichiello

👉 Over 210 million children in 104 countries benefit from milk and milk products in school milk or feeding programmes. 👉 Survey results show that national governments tend to be responsible for making key decisions regarding school milk or feeding programmes, although the private sector also supports the implementation of these programmes. 👉 The majority of school nutrition programmes (81%) follow established school food and/or nutrition guidelines and standards. However, only 50% of respondents indicated the presence of studies or survey data that show the impact of the programme. 👉 Dairy foods are versatile and globally relevant. Survey results show that milk and milk products are also offered as snacks (58%), as part of breakfast (48%) and as components of lunch (46%), demonstrating how dairy foods in school feeding programmes help support nutrient needs across the day . 👉 Among programmes surveyed, liquid milk was the most commonly available product (98%), followed by yoghurt (48%) and cheese (32%). Plain milk and milk products were offered more frequently than flavoured ones, with twice the amount of plain milk, yoghurt and fermented milk being available than flavoured options. Whole, low-fat and fat-free options were reported as being available, with low-fat products dominating. 👉 Respondents in the survey cited nutritional benefits as the primary rationale for investing in milk and milk products in schools. Respondents’ highlighting the significance of nutrition education as a component of school feeding programmes emphasizes the importance of these programmes as establishing a strong foundation for nutrition across the lifespan. 👉 The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the importance of school feeding programmes for childhood nutrition and food and nutrition security. The dairy sector mobilized quickly with community stakeholders to offer solutions to disrupted programmes during the pandemic. Creative solutions in order to continue access to dairy included offering milk to children through pick-up, at-home delivery or voucher programmes. 👉 During the COVID-19 pandemic, excess milk and milk products were repurposed effectively to ensure nutritional provision and reduce food waste. In several countries, surplus milk or milk products were processed into other dairy foods, or sold in supermarkets at discounted prices, reflecting innovative approaches to manage surplus milk while minimizing waste. 👉 More than 90% of survey respondents said they had little data on food waste in school feeding programmes, suggesting that this could be a broader issue that the dairy sector can help address. Enhanced measurement and reporting of food waste in these programmes could be valuable. These are some of the key findings of the IDF Bulletin on "The state of milk and milk products in school programmes around the world - Contributing to global child nutrition and development". Read the full study and survey here 👉 https://bit.ly/3N5exZ3

IDF celebrates World School Milk Day 2024 with the launch of the IDF Bulletin State of Milk and Milk Products in School Programmes around the World 25 September 2024 The International Dairy Federation (IDF) is excited to celebrate World School Milk Day on 25 September 2024, continuing its mission to ensure that every child has access to nutritious foods. As part of this global event, IDF is shining a light on the critical role that milk and milk products play in supporting the health and development of children and adolescents through school milk and feeding programmes. Read the full press release here 👉 https://bit.ly/3zAPEBx Download the bulletin here 👉 https://bit.ly/3N5exZ3

#Today is World Scool Milk Day IDF has been following these programmes around the world since 1993: "Milk and milk products are more than just food — they are a foundation upon which children and adolescents can thrive, both physically and mentally. The IDF Bulletin, enriched with new data and comprehensive literature on the role of dairy in school programmes, is meant as a guide for policymakers, educators and all stakeholders who seek to implement or enhance dairy initiatives in schools", says IDF Director General, Laurence Rycken. Find more about the School Milk Porgrammes around the world in the IDF Bulletin "The state of milk and milk products in school programmes around the world - Contributing to global child nutrition and development" published today 👉 https://bit.ly/4gD6j8c #WorldSchoolMilkDay #WeKnowDairy #WeAreDairy #ProudToBeDairy

Happy World School Milk Day! At IDF we celebrate this important date by publishing a new Bulletin on the state of school milk programmes around the world. Dowload the bulletin here 👉 https://bit.ly/4gD6j8c

#Today is World School Milk Day, and IDF celebrates it with the pubblication of a new Bulletin on "The state of milk and milk products in school programmes around the world - Contributing to global child nutrition and development" As IDF Director General, Laurence Rycken, says in her foreword: "School feeding programmes not only address hunger but also enhance education, improve nutrition, and support child development. Providing nutrient-dense milk and milk products to children and adolescents as part of these programmes support food and nutrition security, as well as combats malnutrition". Download the new Bulletin here👉 https://bit.ly/4gD6j8c #WorldSchoolMilkDay #WeKnowDairy #WeAreDairy #ProudToBeDairy