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An Interactive Session with President of IDF and Dairy Industry Professionals at Mumbai

IDA (WZ) organized an interactive session with Mr. Piercristiano Brazzale, President of International Dairy Federation (IDF), Brussels and Dairy Industry Professionals at IDA (WZ), Mumbai Office. Dr. J.B. Prajapati, Chairman, IDA (WZ) welcomed Mr. Piercristiano Brazzale with a bouquet along with all members and briefed them about the zonal activities of IDA (WZ). Each member introduced themselves with their brief backgrounds.

Mr. Brazzale introduced himself and shared his views by a presentation with the details on the work that IDF reaches out to. He mentioned that they reach out to the entire dairy sector, and their expert members covering a wide range of professional activities. Achievements on standardization from the year 1903 and until now was discussed.

IDF is working on 40+ Standards, Methodologies, sustainable practices, etc. Also, guidance on animal welfare was part of discussions. IDF is also promoting the role of dairy in healthy diets. He also mentioned that milk and plant-based beverages is a huge topic and needs to be taken up separately. IDF continues to support research, innovation and promote the science behind dairy.

It was a knowledge-sharing interactive session. There were questions as to how and what India needs to do to be on the top of the charts. Shri Arun Patil, Vice President-IDA requested President, IDF, to publish cow & buffalo milk combined together in all the publications of IDF, where it is published as the milk production in India. Further, he also suggested that since the total solids of buffalo milk are higher than cow milk, milk production by different countries should be presented in terms of milk solids.

The interactive session provided a valuable insights into global dairy industry trends and opportunities. The ZEC of IDA (WZ) extend gratitude to Mr. Piercristiano Brazzale for his valuable contributions and look forward to further engagements with IDF in advancing dairy industry goals. Member thanked Dr. J.V. Parekh, who took initiative to organize this program.