There’s no such thing as a food industry without food packaging. How food and beverages are packaged is critical to their safe consumption, appeal (taste, smell, and appearance), and freshness. Food packaging costs can add up exponentially, impacting the bottom line of restaurants, food manufacturers, and other food-related businesses.
According to the U.S. Department of …
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) have launched the new CheeseCon website: CheeseCon.org for a first look at North America’s premier cheese, butter, and whey processing event, set for April 15-17, 2025, in Madison, Wis.
The new CheeseCon website offers all the …
FDA’s laser focus on nutrients to limit could further the underconsumption of nutrient-rich dairy products recommended by the DGA.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to announce a proposed regulation this year that will require front-of-package nutrition labeling (FOPNL) on food packages, a move aimed at providing consumers with at-a-glance nutrition information to help …
The Mullins family uses milk sugars produced by their business to craft vodka and gin.
As long as cheese has been tasted and celebrated as a Wisconsin staple, cheesemakers have struggled to find uses of its byproduct, whey.
While some cheesemakers pay thousands to dispose of their whey in landfills, Mullins Cheese in Knowlton found …
A wide-ranging midyear trends report from Datassential identified several consumer insights and industry issues, along with forecasting what’s coming up in the world of food and beverages in 2025.
The Chicago-based digital research company found 60% of consumers say they have changed how they shop or …
Wisconsin’s rich cheesemaking tradition and excellence are celebrated annually at the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest and Auction, which shines a light on the innovation, passion, and dedication of cheesemakers in the State of Cheese. This year, Gary Gosda from Lake Country Dairy/Schuman Cheese in Turtle Lake, Wis., receives the prestigious title of Grand Master Cheesemaker for Cello Maple Mascarpone.…
The global food packaging market is projected to reach $468 billion by 2028, according to GlobeNewswire. This growth highlights the significance of food packaging in the industrial space. Beyond the essential function of protecting a food product from contamination and spoilage, packaging can improve sales.
Below, we explore food packaging trends, the materials and …
José Andrés and Chip and Joanna Gaines provide some fun anecdotes during the Houston tradeshow.
Written by Brian Berk.
In June, I traveled to Houston to attend the International Dairy, Deli and Bakery Association (IDDBA) show. Of course, dairy is only part of that equation, but I believe several insights shared during the annual conference …
The world is buzzing with excitement as the Summer Olympics are about to commence. Whether you’re a sports fanatic or a part-time spectator, people from every corner of the globe will be turning their eyes toward Paris to watch the greatest athletes in the world compete.
Dairy farmers in particular will be cheering for three …
Italian gymnast Giorgia Villa had an inspiring story of resilience leading up to the Paris 2024 Olympics. A sprained ankle just days before the Tokyo Games in 2021 sidelined her from her first chance to compete on the Olympic stage. Despite further injuries, she kept training with her eye on Paris.
Now …