The Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBI) grant program will have $11 million-plus to support dairy businesses, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced Jan. 21.
The federal grant program backs four regional centers, such as the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), covering initiatives that focus on developing small- and mid-sized dairy companies. It pays special …
Sustainability, wellness, texture and protein are among the trends to keep an eye on in the cheese industry this year, per Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW).
The organization’s annual Wisconsin Cheese Trends Report explores how science, sustainability and creativity are shaping the future of dairy, and how the state’s cheesemakers are turning bold ideas into tangible progress.…
Wisconsin Cheese launched Wedges of Love, a curated selection of nine award-winning Wisconsin cheeses that can be ordered for delivery by Valentine’s Day this year. Presented in keepsake packaging arranged to resemble a bouquet and paired with a personalized poem for the recipient, the collection draws on Wisconsin’s 185-year cheesemaking tradition and reflects the …
Babybel announced its first music collaboration with award-winning record producer, songwriter, rapper, and singer, Timbaland.
This partnership led to Mini Wax Tracks, one of the biggest mini-sized music drops ever, according to Babybel. Babybel and Timbaland have reimagined the brand’s song, “I’m Your Baby,” transforming it into two exclusive pop and EDM remixes. The tracks …
The 2026 Dairy Trends Report from IFF highlights five interconnected trends reshaping the dairy landscape, led by a shift toward considered consumption and holistic health. Consumers are increasingly seeking products that deliver multifunctional benefits, align with social and environmental values, and combine wellness with enjoyment, signaling evolving priorities in nutritional quality, sustainability, …
The dairy industry is undergoing a technological transformation, with innovations spanning from farm to factory to fridge. From cutting-edge high-pressure processing to AI-driven pasture management, these advancements are not just boosting supply chain efficiency but also driving sustainability and safety. FoodBev’s Siân Yates finds out how dairy manufacturers can harness the latest technologies to stay …
Twelve dairy leaders have earned individual honors from Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) for outstanding contributions to the dairy processing industry. Register now at CheeseExpo.org to celebrate honorees at the WCMA Recognition Breakfast exclusively sponsored by dsm-firmenich at the CheeseExpo on April 16, 2026.
In 2026, Doug Simon will receive the Association’s …
Recent legislative activity has renewed efforts to create a federal definition for “natural cheese,” a term widely used across the dairy industry but not formally defined in federal regulation. The proposed Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act seeks to establish a clear distinction between natural cheese and processed cheese, aiming to reduce …
The newly released 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans reaffirm dairy’s role in a healthy eating pattern across all life stages and expand recognition of whole and full fat dairy products, reflecting evolving nutrition science. Dairy organizations welcomed this shift, while public health groups raised concerns about saturated fat messaging and the use …
Eight predictions for the new year and beyond.
As we enter 2026, manufacturing leaders face a landscape shaped by converging disruptions: AI acceleration, geopolitical fragmentation, sustainability pressures and industrial policy.
Below are eight “burning questions” that I see defining what happens in 2026 and beyond, and why the answers matter.