On October 19, 2025, the General Assembly of the International Dairy Federation (IDF) took place, during which elections were held for new members of the IDF Board and the SPCC (Special Programming and Coordination Committee). The meeting was held in a hybrid format – in Santiago (Chile) and online via the Zoom platform.
Elected IDF Board Members:
- Dr. Richard Walton (Japan) – SPCC Chair
- Dr. Meenesh Shah (India) – GA Delegate
- Dr. Zhanyou Yun (China) – Dairy Processing Sector Representative
- Ms. Marilyn Hershey (USA) – Farming Sector Representative
- Ms. Sharon Mitchell (New Zealand) – National Secretary
Elected SPCC (Special Programming and Coordination Committee) Members:
- Dr. Atanu Jana (India) – Academic Community Representative
- Ms. Shawna Morris (USA) – Area: Economics and Policy
- Dr. Aditya Kumar Jain (India) – Area: Hygiene and Safety
- Ms. Isabelle Neiderer (Canada) – Area: Nutrition
- Mr. Piercristiano Brazzale (Italy) – Area: Environment
- Ms. Paidamoyo Chadoka (Zimbabwe) – Area: Farm Management
- Ms. Ida Berg Hauge (Norway) – Area: Marketing
