As the dairy industry continues to grapple with challenges in recruiting and retaining top talent at their companies, executives from three cheese companies shared some of the strategies and initiatives they are undertaking to bolster the value proposition of becoming part of their workforce.
The session, “Winning Workforce Tools in Challenging Times,” was held Wednesday, …
The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced on April 12th that the Association and its members raised over $100,000 during the 2022 FPSA Auction that concluded on Thursday, March 24th. This year’s auction marked the return to a live event after holding a virtual auction in 2021 due to COVID restrictions and the subsequent cancellation …
Westby Cooperative Creamery, Westby, Wis., said it invested $1 million as a “whey” to become more resourceful in its cottage cheese-making process.
“Being the only cottage cheese manufacturer in Wisconsin, the creamery takes great pride in turning its farmers’ milk into something that’s both good for you and good for the environment,” Emily Bialkowski, …
U.S. cheese production, excluding cottage cheese, in February totaled 1.109 billion pounds, up 6.3% from February 2021’s 1.044 billion pounds, according to data released last week by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). (All figures are rounded. Please see CMN’s Dairy Production chart.) February’s total production was down 5.3% from January’s 1.172 billion pounds, but …
Despite ongoing challenges with workforce shortages, more jobs are emerging in the U.S. dairy sector as manufacturers continue to add capacity in response to ongoing demand for American-made dairy products. From the mountains of Washington to the hills of Wisconsin to the diverse landscape of New York, U.S. dairy operations are investing in their plants, …
U.S. dairy and agricultural groups are calling on the Biden administration to use the proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) to help expand opportunities for U.S. exports in that region.
Earlier this year, the Congressional Research Service reported that the United States has held exploratory talks on IPEF with Japan, Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea, although …
A U.S. Senate committee this week approved legislation to facilitate the flow of freight at U.S. ports.
The Senate Commerce Committee on Tuesday advanced by a voice vote the Ocean Shipping Reform Act. The legislation now awaits full Senate consideration.
Committee Chairwoman Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., called on senators to support the bill when Senate leaders …
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) today submitted joint comments to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service urging the agency to improve nutrition security by updating school meal nutrition standards to encourage increased consumption of dairy in keeping with recommendations from the 2020-2025 Dietary …
Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), Tillamook, Ore., announced the release of Tillamook Maker’s Reserve 2012 extra sharp white cheddar, the newest 10-year-old vintage in its Maker’s Reserve program. Each year, TCCA introduces a 10-year and a three-year aged …
Seven current and future dairy processing industry professionals have been selected to receive a total of $19,000 in scholarship funds in 2022, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) announced yesterday. Each year, WCMA supports the dairy industry’s next generation through these scholarship awards.
“Building a strong future for the dairy processing industry requires fresh, energetic, …