We hear it daily, from members large and small, operating in nearly every state in the nation: they’re struggling to find the workers they need to meet the growing global demand for American dairy products.
That’s in spite of dairy processors offering competitive compensation packages, flexible schedules, and investing in technology and equipment to make …
Food Manufacturing Magazine provided important news on the FDA’s announcement finalizing new food traceability rules to more effectively trace contaminated products through the food supply, in an effort to strengthen foodborne illness prevention efforts.
As per Food Manufacturing, “The final rule establishes additional traceability recordkeeping requirements for those that manufacture, process, pack or hold certain …
Stay ahead and make plans to take advantage of the next round of leadership trainings offered by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) beginning in January 2023. Registration for these popular sessions is now open to WCMA members at WisCheeseMakers.org/Trainings.
“As dairy processors navigate the challenges of a tight labor market, investing in the …
Dairy industry leaders met in Glendale, Ariz., to discuss how USDA Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities projects can help secure a climate-smart and profitable future for farmers during the Dairy Sustainability Alliance Fall Meeting.
The Alliance, formed through the checkoff-founded Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy, consists of companies and organizations across the dairy community and others …
Students connected to the dairy processing industry are invited to apply by February 7, 2023, for the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s (WCMA) annual student scholarships. In April, seven scholarships worth a total of $19,000 will be awarded. Applications are available at WisCheeseMakers.org/Scholarships.
“WCMA members value the perspectives and enthusiasm the next generation can offer …
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) has hired Danica Nilsestuen as Grant & Business Programs Director, supporting an expanding portfolio of member services including member business growth, workforce development, support for dairy business innovation, and more.
“As WCMA members rise to the challenge of an ever-changing industry landscape, our team is here with a toolbox …
PACK EXPO Southeast will debut in spring 2025 in Atlanta (March 10-12; Georgia World Congress Center) bringing packaging and processing machinery, materials, and technology all under one roof to a growing manufacturing corridor.
The newest show in the PACK EXPO portfolio, produced by PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, will offer solutions for …
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is calling for Congressional action to expand opportunities for legal immigration and to allow more immigrants to become permanent residents or citizens of the United States of America.
“The $753 billion American dairy industry relies on immigrants as vital members of its supply chain, from the farm to …
There is relentless pressure on food manufacturers to get their products to market quickly and safely – and that pressure is only likely to increase in the coming years. According to Statista, the global food market currently amounts to about $9 trillion and is expected to grow annually by 4.80% from the 2022-2027 forecast …
The Dairy Business Association (DBA) announced the speakers for the group’s 2023 Dairy Strong conference.
Set for Jan. 18-19 at Monona Terrace in Madison, Wis., the theme for the ninth-annual conference will be “Local presence, global reach,” to reflect the importance of farmers making a positive impact in their communities and the significance of the …