In the last few years, the U.S. dairy industry has weathered some storms, including an unprecedented global pandemic and the related supply chain disruptions, which forced producers to dump millions of gallons of milk that no longer had a market. Through it all, USDA continues to support the industry. For this year’s National Dairy Month, …
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) kicked off June Dairy Month by presenting its second annual Cheese Champion awards to six federal and state lawmakers for their efforts to support and advance the dairy processing industry.
Among the awardees recognized at WCMA’s recent Annual Member Meeting was U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin). Baldwin spearheaded the successful creation and ongoing funding of the Dairy …
The Food Processing Suppliers Association, along with its Women’s Alliance Network (WAN), has announced that the application period for the biennial Red Circle Awards is now open for submissions, including the addition of a new category to be honored.
By way of the Red Circle Honors Program, the Women’s Alliance recognizes women from the food …
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members applauded the announcement of the 2023 Wisconsin Dairy Processor Grant awards, and called on lawmakers to boost funding for this impactful program.
“As Wisconsin dairy processors expand their capacity and modernize facilities, create new value-added products, and launch new endeavors, they are creating family-supporting job opportunities, strengthening the …
Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA) and the Northeast Dairy Foods Research Center have launched the Dairy Runway program, an entrepreneurship curriculum for dairy innovators that focuses on product concept and consumer discovery. This Cornell-based, virtual course will take program participants through a process to determine if their value-added dairy products are desirable, viable, and …
Expanding the amount of nutritious dairy food options provided to children through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP) would improve nutrition for children of all backgrounds, reduce waste in school meal programs, and increase participation in the federal child nutrition programs, according to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).…
USDA is asking two dairy industry organizations to provide additional information regarding specific make allowance values to assist the secretary of agriculture in deciding whether to initiate a federal milk marketing order (FMMO) rulemaking proceeding on the make allowance issue.
Late last month, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) …
Learn how to boost your company’s return on investment in foreign trade shows at the next meeting of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s (WCMA) Export Workgroup. Registration is now open at WisCheeseMakers.org for this hybrid event, set for Tuesday, May 23 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (CT). All dairy manufacturers and processors are welcome to join …
Packaging is essential to maintaining and protecting the quality of cheese products as well as attracting the eye of consumers. There are some interesting innovations in the food packaging industry. We are also facing challenges and questions like how can we produce packaging that is recyclable and/or biodegradable.
In general, there’s a big push in …
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and the University of Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research named the 2023 class of Wisconsin Master Cheesemakers. Four new and one returning cheesemaker graduated from the program. The class of 2023 collectively earned certifications in cheddar, blue cheese, mozzarella, and curds.
Wisconsin is the only place outside of Switzerland where cheesemakers become official masters in their craft. It …