New this year will be entry classes for sour cream, low-fat sour cream and cultured dairy dips.
All eyes will be on Green Bay, Wis., in early March when the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest returns. Serving as the largest technical dairy products competition in the nation, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) has hosted the …
Eleven dairy leaders will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the dairy processing industry during the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Recognition Breakfast exclusively sponsored by dsm-firmenich at CheeseCon on April 17, 2025. WCMA has selected its 2025 honorees in six categories, each winner a trailblazer in their career path. To register to attend …
Events and issues in 2024 and earlier will likely color the food safety landscape in the new year.
With the arrival of 2025, it is tempting to speculate how food safety and regulatory priorities will shift as compared to 2024. While there is no crystal ball, we can see how paths started in 2024 or …
GREEN BAY, Wis. – HART Design & Manufacturing is proud to spotlight the story of Carlos Martinez, an accomplished field service technician featured in the latest issue of Insight on Business. The article celebrates his journey from Mexico to Wisconsin and the vital role he plays in advancing HART’s innovative manufacturing processes.
“Carlos embodies …
Marieke Penterman, founder and owner of Marieke Gouda, has achieved the prestigious Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker certification. Penterman is only the fourth woman to earn this highly respected title.
When I began making cheese, my dream was to recreate the gouda I grew up with in the Netherlands,” Marieke shared. “Becoming a certified Master Cheesemaker …
Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin Uncovers Key Insights in Trends Report, Offering a Fresh Look at the Evolving Cheese Landscape
MADISON, Wis. – Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) unveils the 2025 Wisconsin Cheese Trends Report, offering a forward-thinking analysis of the innovations, flavor trends, and consumer preferences driving the future of the cheese industry.
“We constantly …
Cow’s milk production, as well as exports of cheese, butter and whole milk powder are expected to grow in 2025 compared to this year among major global exporters, according to the latest biannual Dairy: World Markets and Trade report released in mid December by USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service.
No longer one-and-done, FDA’s newly proposed post-market assessment for chemicals in food also extends to packaging components already cleared by the agency. And its post-market enforcement program may include inspections of food packaging manufacturing plants. Are you and your suppliers prepared?
In January 2023, the US …
FDA and USDA announced a joint Request for Information (RFI) about food date labeling, which includes the usage of terms such as “Sell By,” “Use By” and “Best By.”
The RFI seeks information on industry practices and preferences for date labeling, research results on consumer perceptions of date labeling and any …
As we approach 2025, the packaging industry continues to evolve in response to environmental pressures, consumer demands, and technological advancements. Businesses are increasingly focusing on sustainability, branding, and efficiency in their packaging strategies. Below are some of the key packaging trends expected to shape the industry in 2025:
Sustainable packaging will …