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Record-setting cheese exports point to continued strength in global demand for U.S. dairy products. Growth across multiple cheese categories, along with expanding international markets, suggests continued pressure and increased demands on production planning and capacity and supply chain coordination. As export volumes increase, consistency in production, product quality, and throughput becomes increasingly …

The agency’s lengthy “Human Foods Program 2026 Priority Deliverables” targets food dyes and other ingredients, the GRAS system and ultraprocessed foods.

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The FDA’s 2026 priorities signal continued focus on ingredient safety, labeling clarity, and how foods are classified and regulated. For dairy processors, this reinforces the importance of maintaining consistent production standards …

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) applauded the award of $49.9 million through the Agricultural Roads Improvement Program (ARIP), a program within the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, supporting 29 critical infrastructure projects across the state on April 1. This third round of funding includes 20 projects that directly benefit Wisconsin’s dairy industry, underscoring the program’s …

The dairy packaging market is on a robust growth trajectory, projected to rise from USD 25.9 billion in 2025 to USD 39.2 billion by 2035, reflecting a CAGR of 4.2% over the next decade. Market growth is fueled by evolving consumer preferences, rising dairy consumption, and innovations in packaging formats that emphasize safety, convenience, and …

Iconic Wisconsin brands and personalities rally around farmers as Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin expands the Born to Dairy movement.

As dairy gains renewed national momentum for its nutritional value and role in balanced diets, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) expands Born to Dairy: Wisconsin Originals with real Wisconsin dairy farmers showing up in unexpected places …

Wisconsin’s dairy producers once again proved their excellence on the global stage, earning an impressive 135 awards at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest.

The total includes 44 Best of Class honors more than any other state or country participating in the competition and more than the combined total of the next five highest-earning …

The ADPI Global Ingredients Summit explores the most popular topics in the industry right now, including new and emerging technologies, byproduct utilization, ingredient customization, regulatory and sustainability concerns and more.

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The 2026 ADPI Global Ingredients Summit brought together dairy processors, ingredient suppliers, and researchers to examine the technologies, formulation needs, and processing …

Discover how, in 2026, packaging innovations are driving safety, reducing waste, and building consumer confidence in the evolving food industry.

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Packaging is increasingly becoming a strategic component of food production and retail as consumer expectations around safety, convenience, sustainability, and product presentation continue to rise. Increasing demand for prepared and ready-to-eat foods …

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Recent trade developments involving India and the upcoming 2026 review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) could influence export opportunities for U.S. dairy processors. A newly announced U.S.–India trade agreement may lead to lower tariffs and expanded market access, while industry groups are simultaneously preparing for formal USMCA review discussions aimed at …

HART Insight Summary

Written in the first person by Dairy Foods editor Brian Berk, this below pulls together the dairy trend signals he’s hearing most often heading into 2026. A clear theme runs through the predictions: consumers expect stronger functional benefits, greater transparency, and more purposeful innovation from dairy brands. Areas highlighted include stronger momentum …