Serious consideration must be given by FDA as to whether the agency has the authority to dispatch the self-affirmed Generally Recognized As Safe pathway without amending the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
In an unexpected move, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Dept. of Health & Human Services (HHS) secretary, directed the FDA “to explore potential rulemaking …
A new survey from Danone North America discovered that 84% of Americans have become more interested in foods or products that support gut health in the past several years.
However, while Google searches for ‘gut health’ have more than doubled in the last three years, the survey found 41% of consumers remain unaware of the …
Cheddapalooza is here.
The upswell of cheddar and American styles production in the United States predicted in this column three years ago is in full swing. But far from being a sole challenge to the dairy industry, this sharp increase in cheese production at new and renovated facilities joins a host of converging factors – oscillating …
When 2025 began, packaging experts agreed that the number one trend in their industry this year would be sustainable materials, ranging from biodegradable and compostable packaging to eco-friendly alternatives to plastic and paper.
What prompted this prediction? Major policy changes, like bans on single use plastics in Canada and the UK, were compelling companies …
Five years after COVID upended everyday grocery shopping, nothing’s gotten any easier for grocers. Inflation-weary consumers, tariffs, and growing competition factor into the top grocery retail trends 2025.
Any hope for a semblance of a return to normal after the pandemic chaos was quickly dashed by rising prices that had consumers cutting back on spending …
A coalition of 30 agriculture and food organizations submitted a letter this week calling on congressional leaders to ensure support for U.S. membership in the World Trade Organization. The letter emphasizes the importance of global trade to the nation’s farmers and ranchers and the role of rules-based systems to further expansion of U.S. food and …
Kim Heiman of Nasonville Dairy has been elected to serve as President of the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA). Heiman, who also served as WCMA President from 2017-2019, will assume leadership on July 1, 2025, succeeding Tim Omer of Emmi Roth as he completes his maximum two-year term in the role.
Specialty cheesemakers can grow their market share through consumer education, sampling and trial-size products, and creative promotional campaigns, according to a new report released this week by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA).
“This report gives specialty cheesemakers a clear, actionable roadmap to better connect with curious consumers and turn …
Overall, it has been a strong past 52 weeks for cheese, especially when looking at the natural cheese category. There were some pockets of weakness however, mainly the processed cheese and grated cheese subcategories, according to Chicago-based market research firm Circana’s data for the 52 weeks ending Jan. 26.
Let’s start with …
Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) announced on March 26 a direct, $100,000 investment in the Center for Dairy Research (CDR), establishing the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association CDR Fund at the University of Wisconsin Foundation to support the Center’s teaching, research and outreach roles. The WCMA Board of Directors directed funds generated by WCMA’s annual Championship …