Following a competitive selection process, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) announced the names of its five 2021 scholarship recipients. Each year, WCMA awards scholarships worth a total of $15,000 to students across the U.S.
“WCMA members recognize education as an essential factor in the growth of the dairy processing industry,” said John Umhoefer, WCMA …
In February, dairy leaders met with U.S. Senators and Representatives to discuss priority and trade issues for the dairy processing industry during IDFAs first virtual fly-in of 2021. The multi-week event focused on IDFA’s appropriations priorities and trade issues and marked IDFA’s fourth virtual fly-in since the start of the pandemic. Due to COVID-19, IDFA …
After a year of pandemic and lockdowns across the globe, the view of the future is clearer and more hopeful than it has been for months, says Rabobank in its recently published “Global Dairy Quarterly Q1 2021: Strength Ahead of Northern Hemisphere Flush.” By mid-year, there should be a palpable return to familiar consumer patterns …
Almost two decades ago, marketing companies, news outlets, and market research firms across the country issued a warning to American marketers and employers: The oldest millennials soon would be coming of age, and the rest of us had better prepare for it. Since then, it’s been difficult to escape all the millennial-related buzz. This mega-generation …
U.S. dairy exports, among other commodities, could see more opportunities in 2021 as the value of the U.S. dollar continues to be low compared to competitors’ currencies, according to a new report from CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange.
The value of the U.S. dollar has substantially weakened since March 2020 and is expected to experience modest deflation …
Product recalls involving foreign objects cost food companies millions of dollars each year, damage their reputations, and put consumers at risk for injury. Recent recalls such as the FDA recall of ice cream due to metal contamination are a reminder of why food safety inspection is so crucial.
Foreign object detection, especially in dairy foods, …
Wisconsin agricultural producers, processors, and business leaders are applauding Governor Tony Evers’ focus on broadband accessibility and affordability in the 2021-23 state budget process. Tonight, Evers is expected to deliver his budget address, proposing broadband investments of $200 million. Evers dubbed 2021 the “Year of Broadband Access” in his January State of the State Address,
Calling for quick legislative action, Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) members testified in support of two bills designed to protect consumers from misleading labels on imitation “dairy” products.
“It’s critical that consumers understand exactly what they’re buying, and offering to their families,” said John Umhoefer, WCMA Executive Director. “While these soy- and nut-based products may
Find the career or the team member that’s right for you at the 2021 Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Virtual Job Fair! Set for Wednesday, March 24 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (CST), event registration is open now through March 17 at WisCheeseMakers.org. This event is free for prospective employees and WCMA member employers.
“Our industry’s …
Vaccination of dairy plant workers remains a priority in most leading dairy states, but questions abound among manufacturers reaching out to state and county health officials. Here’s an overview of vaccination eligibility and rollout in leading cheesemaking states.
Most states, with the notable exception of New York, have maintained a high priority for food and …