As the holiday season gets underway, dairy organizations across the United States are ramping up donations to help families facing food insecurity. While many efforts are most visible during November and December, companies and cooperatives say hunger relief is a year-round priority, reflecting the dairy community’s commitment to supporting local families.
Federal funding for dairy innovation and nutrition programs has a direct impact on operational strategy for processors, it shapes the operating environment for cheese and dairy processors across the Midwest and beyond. The renewed and expanded support for Dairy Business Innovation (DBI) Initiatives, paired with full-year funding for SNAP and WIC, signals …
These products were well represented at this year’s U.S. Cheese Championship.
Increasing manufacturer interest in mixed-milk cheeses was on full display during this year’s U.S. Cheese Championship, featuring more than 200 entries competing for top honors.
According to Jeff Jirik, award-winning cheesemaker and affineur from Jeff’s Cheese, “The primary …
Food and beverage processors still should pursue sustainability initiatives even if they believe support to be waning based on changes in regulatory priorities and eye-catching headlines.
Chips Ahoy!, Doritos, Wendy’s, and other brands look to past packaging glory for future sales.
Thanks, Stranger Things, for rekindling our interest in vintage packaging designs. Set in the 1980s, the popular Netflix show — which will release its fifth season in November 2025 — stays true to the era with hairstyles, clothes, technology, and, …
Building systems that enhance resilience, earn trust and accelerate innovation is a true competitive advantange.
The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) is urging federal agencies not to rush the creation of a regulatory definition for “ultra-processed foods.” In its comments to the FDA and USDA, IDFA emphasized that dairy products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, and butter provide essential nutrients and should be carefully considered given the current …
Local company specializes in custom cheese processing, packaging equipment
GREEN BAY – HART Design & Manufacturing – a global, family-owned specialist in developing custom cheese processing and packaging solutions – is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, marking five decades of engineering innovation and family-driven success.
President and CEO Timm Schaetz said HART’s story began …
America’s dairy processors are responding to surging demand for their products by investing more than $11 billion in new and expanded manufacturing capacity across 19 states, according to data released by the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).
With U.S. milk production expected to grow 15 billion pounds by the end of the decade and …
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) is proud to present its fourth annual Cheese Champion Awards to 11 federal and state lawmakers in recognition of their efforts to support and advance the dairy processing industry.
“Dairy processors are the backbone of Wisconsin’s economy and a vital resource to our state,” said WCMA Senior Director of …