California Dairy Innovation Takes Center Stage At The 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show

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The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a diverse selection of innovative specialty dairy products at the 2026 Summer Fancy Food show in New York, N.Y. June 28-30, 2026.

CMAB will sample an assortment of dairy applications including cheese, Middle Eastern inspired coffee drinks, gelato, desserts, and dairy based snacks. California dairy processors in attendance include Gelato Festival, Karoun Dairies, Petit Pot, Sierra Nevada Cheese Co. and YahYahYah. Attendees can visit CMAB booth #536 to learn more about products made with milk from California dairy families who lead the nation in sustainable farming. The CMAB team also will be on hand recruiting for the 8^th annual Real California Milk Excelerator product innovation competition.

“Specialty foods remain an important category for retailers as consumers continue seeking new and exciting products. California dairy processors are at the forefront of innovation, bringing trend-driven cheeses, snacks, and dairy offerings to market,” said Lizzie Werber, Director of Business Development at CMAB. “The Summer Fancy Food Show provides an excellent opportunity to showcase this innovation and connect with food manufacturers, buyers, entrepreneurs, and other industry professionals. California’s renowned dairy producers and cheesemakers continue to raise the bar with consistent, premium-quality products crafted from sustainably sourced milk produced on the state’s family-owned dairy farms.”

California is the nation’s leading milk producer, and makes more butter, ice cream and nonfat dry milk than any other state. California is the second-largest producer of cheese and yogurt. California milk and dairy foods can be identified by the Real California Milk seal, which means they are made with milk from the state’s dairy families.