Demand for cheese from growing markets like Asia and the Middle East, as well as nearby markets in Mexico and Canada, provide a depth of opportunity for Wisconsin cheesemakers looking to expand their sales internationally, according to Rick Findlay, vice president of food service and international business for Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW).
Findlay presented …
Nidelven Blå, a soft Blue farmhouse cheese made by third-generation Norwegian farmers Maren and Ole Gangstad at Gangstad Gårdsysteri, was named World Champion Cheese at the World Cheese Awards 2023, hosted by the Guild of Fine Food and held over the weekend in Trondheim, Norway. At previous World Cheese Awards, the handmade Blue cow’s milk …
Arla and Nestlé are leading the way regarding their sustainability approach and communications, according to a recent industry report from Context, a sustainability consultancy based in London and Los Angeles.
The report assesses 10 of the world’s top dairy companies to find out who has the best sustainability story to tell, and how well they’re …
Van Leeuwen announced the return of KRAFT Mac & Cheese Ice Cream, for a limited time only. The ice cream returned to stores on October 23rd, for the first time in almost a year and a half. The flavor leads Van Leeuwen’s lineup of seven brand new, limited-time flavors, to be sold exclusively at Walmart …
From the beginning of the agricultural process to the final consumer experience, a magnitude of innovations has led to reducing the environmental impact of the dairy business. This sustainable dairy innovation extends across the stages of production, transportation, and consumption, the industry has made significant strides toward a cleaner future and ensuring greater satisfaction of …
There has been a new record breaking achievement in Wisconsin. Two Walworth County brothers set a new world record involving cheese, the very thing Wisconsin is most famous for.
Exodus, 11 and Iggy, 10, of Delavan set the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest grilled cheese sandwich in Milwaukee.
It happened on Saturday, October …
The International Dairy Federation (IDF) celebrated its 120th anniversary, and held the annual IDF World Dairy Summit (WDS) 2023 in Chicago on October 16-19 under the theme “BE Dairy: Boundless Potential. Endless Possibilities.” The event brought together more than 1,240 dairy leaders from 55 countries and highlighted dairy’s innovations, market opportunities and contributions to global …
Michael Dykes, president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), reinforced the dairy industry’s commitment to creating an inclusive culture that fosters professional development and empowerment for all people throughout their careers on Oct. 19 at the 2023 IDF World Dairy Summit in Chicago.
Dykes, joining a panel focused on diverse workforces, highlighted …
Valio USA, a subsidiary of Finland-based Valio Ltd., released four cheese offerings designed to elevate charcuterie boards and home snacking under its Finlandia label, according to the Parsippany, N.J.-based company which has been producing cheeses and butters with highest quality natural ingredients for more than a century.
The additions consist …
Florida is now home to the world’s largest charcuterie board. The 20-foot-long charcuterie board was built with meats, cheeses, nuts and olives and weighs a stunning 769 pounds. Boarderie, a cheese and charcuterie board assembly and shipping company based in West Palm Beach, set out to break the previously established world record on Oct. 4, and …