An exuberant crowd of dairy processors, marketers, and suppliers raised a record $339,835 for dairy education at the 2023 Chr. Hansen Championship Cheese Auction at CheeseCon in Madison, Wisconsin. The funds support industry training programs offered by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), as well as the World and U.S. Championship Cheese Contests and university …
U.S. cheese production, excluding cottage cheese, in February totaled 1.110 billion pounds, up 0.4% from February 2022’s 1.105 billion pounds. February U.S. cheese production was down 7.9% from January’s 1.205 billion pounds but up 1.9% on an average daily basis, according to data released last week by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). (All figures …
Process Expo, the global food and equipment technology show, announced registration for its 2023 exposition is now open. The event will take place from October 23 to 25 in the South Hall of the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago.
A series of new features are planned for the 2023 edition to enhance educational and …
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) began accepting applications for the Dairy Industry Safety Recognition Awards. Now in its 20th year, the awards honor dairy processing facilities and trucking operations for outstanding worker safety performance and management. As with last year, IDFA will weigh equally an applicant’s essay and statistical data as health and safety …
Frigo Cheese Heads announced the 21 winners of its “Build a Bright Future” contest, which helps tweens take their talents and dreams to the next level through their share of $50,000 in prize money. The contest encouraged parents and guardians to nominate their high-achieving tweens who are pursuing their passions, empowering others, and supporting causes …
Visit CheeseCon.org to register now for CheeseCon 2023, and prepare to bid on the best cheeses in the country at the exciting Chr. Hansen Reception & Championship Cheese Auction, set for Wednesday, April 5! Join a packed crowd of your peers in dairy processing at this lively event whose proceeds support dairy processing scholarships and …
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) announced the seven scholarship winners of its annual scholarship awards supporting emerging dairy industry leaders. These current and future dairy professionals have been selected to receive a total of $19,000 in scholarship funds in 2023.
“The promising future of the dairy processing industry is evident in the accomplishments and …
After two days of intense competition, an Aged Gouda has been named the 2023 United States Champion Cheese. The cheese, called Europa, is made by the team at Arethusa Farm Dairy in Bantam, Connecticut.
With an impressive score of 98.739 out of 100, Europa topped 2,249 entries from 197 dairy companies and cooperatives across 35 …
U.S. dairy exports in January 2023 posted double-digit growth in both volume and value, led by strong sales in core product categories including cheese, nonfat dry milk/skim milk powder (NDM/SMP), and whey, according to the latest export data reported this week by the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC).
Shipments of U.S. dairy products in January …
Following Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers’ budget address, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members praised his proposed investments in dairy innovation, dairy exports, food security, and rural infrastructure.
“Wisconsin’s $46 billion dairy industry is growing, thanks in part to the leadership of policymakers in our State Capitol,” said John Umhoefer, WCMA Executive Director. “We appreciate Governor …