Global Dairy Leaders Unite in Chile: IDF Summit Kicks Off with a Vision for the Future of Milk
The IDF Summit 2025 has officially kicked off in Chile, starting strong with the World Leader Forum, moderated by Gilles Froment, President of the International Dairy Federation (IDF).
A key theme? Dairy as a solution to the rising global food demand.
The opening slide of the panel featured data from the IFCN Dairy Research Network, projecting a global dairy demand gap of 20 million tons by 2035 — a trend also confirmed by Rabobank's analysis.
Key insights from the panelists:
With population growth and evolving dietary habits worldwide, the world will need more milk, not less. This is a clear call to action for all of us in the dairy industry: it’s time to collaborate, innovate, and lead.
The opening slide of the panel featured data from the IFCN Dairy Research Network, projecting a global dairy demand gap of 20 million tons by 2035 — a trend also confirmed by Rabobank's analysis.
Key insights from the panelists:
- Stronger global cooperation across the dairy value chain
- Reducing external and political interference in milk production
- Boosting efficiency and innovation through genetics and regenerative agriculture
With population growth and evolving dietary habits worldwide, the world will need more milk, not less. This is a clear call to action for all of us in the dairy industry: it’s time to collaborate, innovate, and lead.
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