Most fifth graders are busy figuring out what they’re going to do during recess, but Charlie Duistermars had bigger plans: helping feed the needy in Ottawa County.
Based on his love for macaroni and cheese, Duistermars’ idea was simple — donate as many boxes of macaroni and cheese as possible. He started with an event …
As pizza and other limited/quick-service restaurants account for almost half the volume of U.S. cheese sold in the foodservice segment, the U.S. dairy checkoff has been working with major players in this segment to help boost incremental cheese sales both domestically and overseas.
Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), which manages the national dairy checkoff, maintains …
USDA recently reported that fluid milk sales in the United States showed their first year-over-year (YOY) gain in 15 years during 2024, rising 0.6% over 2023.
The news was a welcome turnaround from a category that hasn’t seen a YOY sales increase since 2009. But perhaps it should come as no surprise, as today’s consumers …
Arethusa Europa today earned a second consecutive win at the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest, a first in the competition’s history. The aged gouda, made by Arethusa Farm Dairy in Bantam, Connecticut, bested 2,414 entries, winning with a score of 98.89 out of 100, just one hundredth of a point ahead of its closest competition.
From microbial detection breakthroughs to new certification mandates and recycling innovations, discover what’s driving the next wave of packaging — and how to stay ahead of the curve.
Food packaging is as dynamic as ever. These food packaging projections for 2025 are driven by consumer needs for food safety, safe packaging, and recycling clarity. Food …
The nation’s top cheese has officially been crowned and it hails from Connecticut, beating out 19 other finalists, including nine from Wisconsin.
Hosted by the Wisconsin Cheesemaker’s Association, the 2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest, held at the Resch Expo, was a two-day competition of constant evaluation, …
CEOs, human resources leaders and sales professionals in the dairy processing industry will find ample opportunities to learn and connect at CheeseCon, hosted by the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) April 15-17, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin. Visit CheeseCon.org now to register!
“CheeseCon offers something for everyone in dairy processing, …
Wixon has revealed three macro flavor trends it believes will greatly impact food and beverage innovation this year. The three are the evolution of recent flavor trends that have gained definition over time.
“It’s important to recognize that trends typically evolve gradually rather than change dramatically from year to year,” explains Rachael Jarzembowski, Wixon marketing …
U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act in 2025. The bill would allow for whole (3.25%) and reduced-fat (2%) milk to once again be served in school cafeterias.
The measure was approved by a vote of 24 to 10.
According …
U.S. dairy exports for 2024 totaled 2.23 million metric tons milk solids equivalent (MSE), down 0.4% from 2023, according to U.S. Census Bureau data released Wednesday. Geographical and product-by-product performance was mixed against a backdrop of heightened competition and tight U.S. milk powder supplies, according to the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC).
U.S. dairy export …