The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s announced that it will soon implement the $400 million Dairy Donation Program established by Congress in December 2020. The department provided details on program participation to dairy processors and cooperatives in order to ensure donations of nutritious dairy products continue to make their way to …
Steve Bechel of Eau Galle Cheese Factory in Durand, Wisconsin, will serve as President of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Board of Directors in the 2021-2022 term, which begins July 1.
“Earning the confidence of my peers and friends to lead the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association is a tremendous honor, and …
The live, virtual Championship Cheese Auction, held Wednesday during CheeseExpo Global Online, raised $39,125 for Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) scholarship programs and industry educational opportunities, as well as the World and U.S. Championship Cheese Contests.
“The Championship Cheese Auction is always a highlight of CheeseExpo, and this year’s virtual event offered a moment of …
One year into the pandemic, the manufacturing industry has undergone significant disruption and transformation. For a sector that works primarily on-site in physical spaces, the workflow and production changes were abrupt and highly impactful. Leaning on technology, adapting quickly to new demands and supply chain restrictions, and adopting contactless safety processes—all while maintaining productivity and …
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) announced April 8th the establishment of the Brian Eggebrecht Student Scholarship Supporting Skilled Trades for the Dairy Industry, as well as the two inaugural recipients.
Longtime WCMA Contest Committee Chairman and “B-Team” Contest volunteer group founder Brian Eggebrecht of Welcome Dairy has donated funds to support scholarships for technical …
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) last week issued its annual National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report, outlining many tariff and non-tariff barriers, including protective measures and technical obstacles to trade. The report includes IDFA’s contributions, which highlight the significant barriers to trade facing U.S. dairy exporters and the need for the new administration …
Cheese manufacturers are reporting solid sales into retail channels and revived buyer and distributor interest in filling the foodservice pipeline even as states like Wisconsin open up vaccines to all citizens. Optimism is back, just one year after upset. And one year after postponing the dairy processing industry’s largest exposition, we’re back with CheeseExpo Global …
A number of specialty cheese companies looking to increase sales and exposure are finding success by adding cold pack cheese spreads to their product line. Often prepared with a Swiss or Cheddar base, cold pack is made by blending natural cheeses without the use of heat. Its origins trace back to early 20th century Wisconsin …
Milk production in the 24 major milk-producing states in February totaled 16.82 billion pounds, down 1.3% from February 2020 but up 2.3% after adjusting for leap year, according to data released this week by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). For the entire United States, February milk production was estimated at 17.63 billion pounds, down …
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), and International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) issued joint comments on Canada’s Phase II Consultations on its Comprehensive Review of the Allocation and Administration of Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) for Dairy, Poultry and Egg Products. The three organizations, which previously have expressed concerns about Canada’s …