Industry News & Events from HART
2020 World Championship Cheese Contest Now Accepting Entries
The 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest is now accepting entries of cheese, butter, yogurt, and dry dairy ingredients now through Jan. 31 at WorldChampionCheese.org. Hosted by the Madison, Wis.-based Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), this biennial contest is the largest technical dairy products evaluation in the world. In 2018, it featured a record-setting 3,402 entries […]
Record 317 Industry Suppliers to Exhibit at CheeseExpo 2020
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is pleased to announce a record 317 of the dairy processing industry’s leading suppliers will exhibit at CheeseExpo 2020, set for April 14-16 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. All exhibit floor space has now been reserved, but sponsorship opportunities and registration are available now at CheeseExpo.org. “CheeseExpo 2020 […]
IDFA Weighs in on State of the Dairy Industry with Dairy Foods Magazine
Dairy Foods magazine asked top executives from the leading dairy associations to provide our thoughts related to current industry issues and opportunities — and to discuss how our organizations are helping members succeed in trying times. Here are my responses in full: Dairy Foods: What are your members most worried about right now, and why? Michael […]
IDFA Submits Comments to FDA: Dairy Needs Standards Modernization Now
On Tuesday, Nov. 12th, IDFA submitted its comments to the FDA in support of horizontal approaches to standards modernization. Dairy products represent a third of the 280 federal food standards of identity, and these standards are significantly outdated and stand in the way of using new technologies, ingredients, and novel processes for dairy foods innovation. […]
2019 State of the Industry Report: Cheese Has a Favorable Deck
As it continues on its winning streak, the cheese category is doubling down on innovation and more. Cheese has the advantage, you might say, as U.S consumers’ love affair with it continues to flourish. Need proof? Consider that per-capita consumption of cheddar cheese increased from 9.0 pounds in 1995 to 11.2 pounds in 2018, according […]
Saputo Continues to Invest in its Award-Winning Black Creek Brand
MILWAUKEE — In a state where cheese reigns supreme, Black Creek, Saputo Cheese USA Inc.’s brand of cheddar and cheddar blends, continues to garner awards and investment for new marketing initiatives. The Black Creek brand is positioned as a line of premium, classic Wisconsin-made cheddar cheese available in a variety of ages and blends at […]
The State of Wisconsin Dairy
There’s a saying here in America’s Dairyland: as goes the dairy industry, so goes Wisconsin. The success of the dairy industry is so intrinsically tied to the state’s economic health, it can be summed up in one word: vital. Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension and Department […]
Hilmar Cheese Company hosts members of Congress to raise awareness about need for USMCA deal
On October 9th, Members of Congress, leaders from some of America’s top dairy companies, and California government officials gathered at Hilmar Cheese Company for IDFA’s third strategic legislative fly-out to recognize the importance of California’s dairy industry and the need to pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Hosted by Hilmar Cheese Company CEO and President David Ahlem, […]
Avoid 3 Common Mistakes When Launching a Dairy Food Product
If your new product is failing to connect with customers, think twice before heading back to the drawing board. Browsing a dairy food display can be confusing for consumers. With so many brands touting similar benefits, from “non-GMO” and “high in protein” to “gluten-free” or “low in sugar,” it’s easy for buyers to get lost […]
WTO Allows U.S. to Impose up to $7.5 Billion in Tariffs on EU
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has officially granted the U.S. the ability to impose up to $7.5 billion in tariffs on European exports. The ruling is a result of the EU illegally providing government subsidies for large civil aircraft manufacturing to Airbus. In a statement released by USTR, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said, “Accordingly, the United […]