Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) and Discover Dairy invite participants across the state to meet their new favorite classroom or community companion, as enrollment is now open for the free “Adopt a Cow” program for the 2026–27 school year.
The program pairs participants with calves from four Wisconsin dairy farms: OrthRidge Farms in Lancaster, Wis.; …
In the heart of Emilia‑Romagna, northern Italy, vast climate‑controlled warehouses hide one of the country’s most valuable assets. Towering shelves hold hundreds of thousands of wheels of Parmigiano Reggiano aging slowly, quietly and becoming more valuable with every passing month.
To outsiders, it looks like a cathedral of cheese. To Italy’s dairy producers, it is …
The U.S. dairy industry exported $9.51 billion in dairy products in 2025, nearing the record high of $9.54 billion set in 2022 and marking a significant 15% increase over 2024, according to calendar year 2025 data released today by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The milestone underscores strong global demand for high-quality U.S. dairy products …
What’s the next flavor trend ready to change the dairy industry? It is a question often posed internally by dairy processors but is difficult to answer. Although chocolate and vanilla are always fan favorites, finding the next big flavor can equate to big sales.
Tastepoint by IFF attempted to answer this question in a February …
Evolving dynamics between butterfat and protein production are reshaping dairy markets, contributing to increased price variability and shifting product flows. At the same time, strong export activity and ongoing production capacity growth point to continued opportunity. As these changes unfold, processors are navigating a more operationally complex environment that requires balance between …
Record-setting cheese exports point to continued strength in global demand for U.S. dairy products. Growth across multiple cheese categories, along with expanding international markets, suggests continued pressure and increased demands on production planning and capacity and supply chain coordination. As export volumes increase, consistency in production, product quality, and throughput becomes increasingly …
The agency’s lengthy “Human Foods Program 2026 Priority Deliverables” targets food dyes and other ingredients, the GRAS system and ultraprocessed foods.
The FDA’s 2026 priorities signal continued focus on ingredient safety, labeling clarity, and how foods are classified and regulated. For dairy processors, this reinforces the importance of maintaining consistent production standards …
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauded the award of $49.9 million through the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP), a program within the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, supporting 29 critical infrastructure projects across the state on April 1. This third round of funding includes 20 projects that directly benefit Wisconsin’s dairy industry, underscoring the program’s …
The dairy packaging market is on a robust growth trajectory, projected to rise from USD 25.9 billion in 2025 to USD 39.2 billion by 2035, reflecting a CAGR of 4.2% over the next decade. Market growth is fueled by evolving consumer preferences, rising dairy consumption, and innovations in packaging formats that emphasize safety, convenience, and …
Iconic Wisconsin brands and personalities rally around farmers as Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin expands the Born to Dairy movement.
As dairy gains renewed national momentum for its nutritional value and role in balanced diets, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) expands Born to Dairy: Wisconsin Originals with real Wisconsin dairy farmers showing up in unexpected places …