The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is urging federal agencies not to rush the creation of a regulatory definition for “ultra-processed foods.” In its comments to the FDA and USDA, IDFA emphasized that dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter provide essential nutrients and should be carefully considered given the current …
Local company specializes in custom cheese processing, packaging equipment
GREEN BAY – HART Design & Manufacturing – a global, family-owned specialist in developing custom cheese processing and packaging solutions – is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking five decades of engineering innovation and family-driven success.
President and CEO Timm Schaetz said HART’s story began …
America’s dairy processors are responding to surging demand for their products by investing more than $11 billion in new and expanded manufacturing capacity across 19 states, according to data released by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).
With U.S. milk production expected to grow 15 billion pounds by the end of the decade and …
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is proud to present its fourth annual Cheese Champion Awards to 11 federal and state lawmakers in recognition of their efforts to support and advance the dairy processing industry.
“Dairy processors are the backbone of Wisconsin’s economy and a vital resource to our state,” said WCMA Senior Director of …
Four exceptional dairy processors have earned Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s (WCMA) inaugural Member Impact Awards. On October 21, these member organizations will be honored at the WCMA Annual Member Meeting, highlighting their work to empower employees, better their communities and uplift the entire dairy industry.
“WCMA members are leaders not just in dairy processing, but …
This article was originally published in Insight on Manufacturing and features insights from HART Design & Manufacturing’s Human Resources Director, Heather Marconi.
Getting internal communications right helps improve worker satisfaction.
When your company makes organizational changes or has other company news to convey, how and when do you let your employees know? How much information …
Snacking is defined as the consumption of foods or caloric beverages between meals. Snacking opportunities arise from a variety of situations and may present themselves at social or sporting events, outdoor activities, out of desire to reward oneself, or even before bedtime for relaxation.
Snacking behaviors continue to rise and permeate households in the U.S. …
With the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) recent, 30-month extension for FSMA Rule 204 compliance, many food companies are reassessing their traceability initiatives. For some, the extra time may seem like permission to pause or deprioritize investments. But for those who stay the course and continue to implement smarter traceability systems, the delay offers a …
It’s early days for the technology, but many packaging leaders say they intend to use generative AI in the near future. Nestlé, Colgate-Palmolive and more peel back the curtain on their AI efforts.
In Nestlé’s R&D department, a tool is identifying entirely new kinds of high-barrier packaging materials. It’s generative AI.
A growing number …
GREEN BAY, WI — September 16, 2025 — HART Design & Manufacturing, a global leader in cheese processing and packaging equipment, commemorated its 50th anniversary with a special celebration on September 4, 2025. The event brought together employees, customers, industry partners, and friends of the company to honor five decades of innovation and growth.
Held …