Scientific and technical expertise for the dairy sector
worldwide
IDF - Facts & Figures
• IDF: A network of 1200 world dairy experts!• A global, non-profit, science-based organization • The most comprehensive and authoritative source of
information, expertise and knowledge on dairying from farm to table
• Represented in 56 countries• Represent +/- 86% of global milk production
IDF works throughout the supply chain
IDF - Providing value to all stakeholders
industry suppliers
academics scientists nutritionists
dairy farmers
processors
Governments & food control authorities
How we operate
Dairy & food processing
industry
Suppliers to the dairy & food sector
Dairy science & technology, academia,
researchers
Food nutritionists &
marketers
Dairy farmers
Opinion formers: health
authorities, medical sector
IDFNational
Committee
What is IDF?
IDF - Work Programme : 17 Standing Committees and2 Task Forces
Animal HealthHygiene and Safety
Economics, Marketing & Policies
Food Standards (Codex Alimentarius)
Food Standards (Codex Alimentarius)
Dairy Science and Technology
Methods of Analysis and Sampling (ISO/IDF)
Environmental Sustainability
Nutrition and Health
Dairy Farming
Who sets the IDF agenda ?
Dairy Industry 34%
IDF Standing Committees
30%
Academia 24%
Milk Producers 3%
IDF National Committees
9%
Origin of adopted IDF New Work Items 2004 – 2007 (33)
Who contributes to the work of IDF ?
IDF = 1036 experts from 47 countries
Industry29%
Academia33%
Dairy Associations
16%
Dairy Farmers3%
Governments10%
Others9%
IDF- global collaboration with key international andregional organizations
Formal Workingrelationship
Joint Events Joint Publications OthersPriorities
FAOCodexOIEISOWHOILSIIFAP, IMS, IFIF, IFAH, IFT, YLFA, GDP, EFSA …
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IDFs’ unique position and role in Codex
• Approximately 20% percent of all Codex commodity standards are dairy related (33 standards)
• Ensuring protection of milk and milk products and minimization of barriers to international trade
Total number of Codex commodity standards: 202
27%
18%
13%
12%
9%
9%
12%
Processed and quick frozenfruits and vegetablesMilk Products
Fruit juices
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Cereals, pulses and derivedproductsFish and Fishery Products
Others
IDF - global network
– fermented milks– functional foods– recombination – lactose and its
derivatives
– ewes and goats milk products
– ice cream– cheese ripening and – extended shelf-life milk
IDF organises science and technology events
IDF - Global communication
WebsiteWebsite
NewsbriefNewsbrief
PublicationsPublications EventsEvents
IntranetIntranet
Media relationsMedia relations
Dairy Leaders BriefDairy Leaders Brief
E-mailingsE-mailings
IDF achivements…guiding and representing the dairy sector
IDF achievements…spreading good news and best practices
IDF achivements…providing information and expertise
Global Value
- Access to unrivalled scientificscientific and technical technical knowledgeknowledge and expertiseexpertise as well as bestbest practices in practices in dairyingdairying
-Opportunities to participate in world-class expertexpert working working groupsgroups
-Opportunities for involvement in collaborationcollaboration with key key international bodiesinternational bodies
-Organization of seminars/workshopsseminars/workshops of international, regional or local interest
- Information on and input into the setting of global global standardsstandards
- BenchmarkingBenchmarking for competitiveness and excellence
-Educational information about the role, developments and impact of nutrition on healthnutrition on health.
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