The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) announced April 8th the establishment of the Brian Eggebrecht Student Scholarship Supporting Skilled Trades for the Dairy Industry, as well as the two inaugural recipients.
Longtime WCMA Contest Committee Chairman and “B-Team” Contest volunteer group founder Brian Eggebrecht of Welcome Dairy has donated funds to support scholarships for technical …
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) last week issued its annual National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report, outlining many tariff and non-tariff barriers, including protective measures and technical obstacles to trade. The report includes IDFA’s contributions, which highlight the significant barriers to trade facing U.S. dairy exporters and the need for the new administration …
Cheese manufacturers are reporting solid sales into retail channels and revived buyer and distributor interest in filling the foodservice pipeline even as states like Wisconsin open up vaccines to all citizens. Optimism is back, just one year after upset. And one year after postponing the dairy processing industry’s largest exposition, we’re back with CheeseExpo Global …
A number of specialty cheese companies looking to increase sales and exposure are finding success by adding cold pack cheese spreads to their product line. Often prepared with a Swiss or Cheddar base, cold pack is made by blending natural cheeses without the use of heat. Its origins trace back to early 20th century Wisconsin …
Milk production in the 24 major milk-producing states in February totaled 16.82 billion pounds, down 1.3% from February 2020 but up 2.3% after adjusting for leap year, according to data released this week by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). For the entire United States, February milk production was estimated at 17.63 billion pounds, down …
The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), and International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) issued joint comments on Canada’s Phase II Consultations on its Comprehensive Review of the Allocation and Administration of Tariff Rate Quotas (TRQs) for Dairy, Poultry and Egg Products. The three organizations, which previously have expressed concerns about Canada’s …
The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced that it has opened the scholarship application period for deserving students studying dairy or food sciences at universities throughout North America. The $3,500 Tom Imbordino Memorial Dairy Science Scholarship was created in late 2020 by the FPSA Dairy Council and is named in memoriam for founding Council member …
PROCESS EXPO returns to the South Hall of McCormick Place for the 2021 Edition.
The nation’s largest trade show showcasing all aspects of the food and beverage processing and packaging industry has announced new dates and halls for the 2021 event. Originally slated for October 12 – 15 in Lakeside Center, Levels 1 and 2, …
Hiring and retaining talent is a continuous concern and investment for every manufacturer, large or small, rural or multinational due to skills shortage. It is hard to find and keep people with the right skills. It’s also expensive. According to The Society for Human Resource Management, in 2016 it cost over $4,000 and took 40 …
Following a competitive selection process, the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) announced the names of its five 2021 scholarship recipients. Each year, WCMA awards scholarships worth a total of $15,000 to students across the U.S.
“WCMA members recognize education as an essential factor in the growth of the dairy processing industry,” said John Umhoefer, WCMA …