World Dairy Summit, Expo in Cape Town
For the first time, Cape Town will host the International Dairy Federation (IDF) World Dairy Summit (WDS) and Exhibition the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 4-8 November 2012. It will be attended by 56 member countries of the IDF that account for about 86% of total current milk production world-wide.
The IDF holds a WDS every year to facilitate networking and the sharing of the latest technological developments within the global dairy industry and this year, approximately 1000 industry leaders and innovators will be present.
This event presents a unique opportunity for South Africa to display the developments and innovations in its dairy industry to the local dairy sector, as well as international organisations, governments and legislators.
The summit gives participating countries a valuable forum through which to experience the latest developments in various issues, including the green economy, technological advancement, food safety and hygiene, nutrition and health, animal health and welfare and dairy economics. The WDS also plays a vital role in benchmarking countries with respect to dairy policy and international trade issues.
For more information, go to www.wds2012.com.
