Global Dairy Leaders Unite in Chile: IDF Summit Kicks Off with a Vision for the Future of Milk
Sourse: DairyNews.today
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.
