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 …
Vern’s Cheese will open a new store at 1241 Lombardi Access Road, Suite D, next to Margarita’s restaurant, according to a news release.
The store will have a soft opening in early April, followed by a grand opening, which will coincide with the NFL draft, the release said. The store is just west of the …
Most fifth graders are busy figuring out what they’re going to do during recess, but Charlie Duistermars had bigger plans: helping feed the needy in Ottawa County.
Based on his love for macaroni and cheese, Duistermars’ idea was simple — donate as many boxes of macaroni and cheese as possible. He started with an event …
As pizza and other limited/quick-service restaurants account for almost half the volume of U.S. cheese sold in the foodservice segment, the U.S. dairy checkoff has been working with major players in this segment to help boost incremental cheese sales both domestically and overseas.
Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), which manages the national dairy checkoff, maintains …