U.S. dairy product exports for fiscal year (FY) 2024 are projected at $8.0 billion in USDA’s latest Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade published Wednesday, May 29th. This is up $300 million from February’s forecast on higher volumes of cheese to Southeast Asia, USDA notes.
The latest outlook also raises its FY 2024 forecast for U.S. …
A nutrition incentive program that helps low-income families purchase healthy fluid milk products is expanding to California. The Add Milk! program is being launched in grocery stores to provide a dollar-for-dollar match for participants in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) when they purchase low-fat or nonfat milk.
A community event held on May 30 …
Leading up to June Dairy Month, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) presented its third annual Cheese Champion awards to seven federal and state lawmakers for their efforts to support and advance the dairy processing industry.
“Dairy processors have fostered strong, productive partnerships with Wisconsin lawmakers – partnerships that are creating greater stability and …
As June begins, Wisconsin gears up to celebrate June Dairy Month. This annual observance pays homage to the state’s deep-rooted dairy farming heritage and recognizes the hard work and dedication of Wisconsin’s dairy farmers.
“This June, let’s come together as a community to celebrate the tradition of dairy farming in Wisconsin,” says Chad Vincent, CEO …
Many Americans recognize dairy as a cornerstone of a healthy diet but continue to fall short of recommended daily intake as endorsed by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. An in-depth consumer survey released on May 16th by the International Food Information Council (IFIC) and supported by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National …
Parmalat announced Hunger Doesn’t Take a Break for Summer, an initiative that aims to increase access to nutritious dairy products for children in need in Arizona and southern California.
For every carton of Parmalat Milk sold at Albertsons and Safeway stores in those regions, a carton will be donated to the Arizona Food Bank Network …
Cheese is driving the bus in the US dairy category due to growing demand, product innovation, promotions and a renewed focus by retailers.
Cheese consumption in the US is at an all-time high of nearly 42lbs per person, according to US Department of Agriculture (USDA) data. For comparison, the average American consumed 32.2lbs of cheese …
Here in Wisconsin, we are known for our cheese, so it only makes sense that we have a prestigious Master Cheesemaking Program, but only the best can get in.
Sara Griesbach, the Food Safety Coordinator at Nasonville Dairy, can finally call herself a Master Cheesemaker.
Private-label products, sometimes known as private brands or store brands, have enjoyed steady growth since even before the COVID-19 pandemic. And dollar sales continue to grow. In 2023, total dollar sales rose 6%, while units sold grew 0.9% compared to the prior year.
Often presented as the lower-cost option, high inflation has helped the private-label …
The IDFA Foundation and several leading dairy companies donated a truckload of milk and $10,000 to Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia food bank on May 6th to address hunger in the greater Savannah area. The donations were announced at a three-hour service event at the food bank where more than 60 dairy food company executives …