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The Bird Flu and Dairy Industry: What you need to know for your Operation

September 12, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Did you miss this important update at the ACS Annual Conference? Our upcoming webinar will cover critical information that goes beyond what the FDA shared, including the latest insights on how H5N1 (bird flu) impacts [Read More …]

Stitched Together by Cheese – ACS 2026 Conference is Coming

September 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

We’re excited to announce that the ACS 2026 Annual Conference in Louisville, KY will feature a new conference schedule beginning on Tuesday, July 7th with Cheese Crawl and ending on Friday, July 10th with Meet [Read More …]

Are Cheese Exports Really Growing? How about Imports?

August 29, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

This post follows the trends of growth in cheese exports and imports based on the U.S. Trade and Tariffs database. The prior post covered imports of butter only. There are very minimal exports of butter due to [Read More …]

Real California Milk Launches Grilled Cheese Contest To Celebrate Iconic Comfort Food With A California Twist

August 22, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the launch of the 2025 Real California Grilled Cheese Sandwich Contest, a national foodservice recipe competition inviting professional chefs to reimagine the classic grilled cheese sandwich using [Read More …]

The Role of Dairy in Pizza Production

August 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Pizza and dairy go hand in hand. What cheese trends are popular in the pizza world? What are pizzeria operators looking for in terms of pizza cheese? What is in store for the future of [Read More …]

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Wisconsin Leads Nation in Specialty Cheese, New Data Finds

August 14, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

New data reveals that more than half of the nation’s specialty cheese is crafted in Wisconsin, the State of Cheese™. Specialty varieties now make up 28.3 percent of Wisconsin’s total cheese production, a growing share [Read More …]

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at the American Cheese Society

August 12, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

As a member-driven nonprofit, ACS thrives thanks to the time, talent, and dedication of volunteer leaders who share their passion and expertise to support our community and advance the cheese industry. Each year at the [Read More …]

CDFA Announces Recall of Burrata Cheese Made By Gioia Cheese Company

August 11, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Consumers urged to dispose of the cheese due to bacterial contamination. Burrata cheese produced and packaged by Gioia Cheese Company of Los Angeles County is the subject of a statewide recall and quarantine order announced [Read More …]

Real California Milk Launches Grilled Cheese Contest

August 8, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

An Iconic Comfort Food With a California Twist The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the launch of the 2025 Real California Grilled Cheese Sandwich Contest, a national foodservice recipe competition inviting professional chefs [Read More …]

Dairy Farmers of America Acquires W&W Dairy

August 6, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), a farmer-owned global dairy cooperative owned by 9,500 family dairy farmers, today announced the acquisition of W&W Dairy in Monroe, Wis. This acquisition includes the W&W Dairy business, their licensed [Read More …]

Real California Cow’s Milk Cheeses Bring Home 33 Awards at American Cheese Society Meeting in Sacramento, California

July 28, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

California Cheese and Dairy Producers Win a total of 51 Cheeses in Annual Celebration of North American Makers Cow’s milk cheese and dairy processors that use the Real California Milk seal brought home 33 awards [Read More …]

It’s not sulphur, it’s cheese: discover the Non-Mineral Collection

July 8, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Introducing the Non-Mineral Collection, a set of never-before-seen minerals: Rose Quartz from Madagascar, Calcite from South African mines, Sulphur stone from a volcano… Not to ruin the glamour, but none of that. This is just [Read More …]

The Klaver family, owners of Dutch farm dairy Novelle Kaas, that protect their raw milk cheese using UV-technology raslysation.

July 3, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Now raw milk cheese can be protected against unwanted bacteria while preserving its unique flavor. The Dutch farm dairy Novelle Kaas safeguards its raw milk cheese using raslysation, an energy- and water-saving technology developed by [Read More …]

U.S. Cheese Production Keeps Moving Around

July 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

USA cheese production is stable but not growing (Chart I). For the last 8 months, production has been level. This post will examine where the growth is and where the offsetting losses are coming from. [Read More …]

Current Trade Policy & Cheese Trade Barriers—Join Webinar

June 26, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

How do U.S. trade policies affect your ability to sell, buy, or promote cheese globally? What barriers are holding back the industry—and what changes are on the horizon? Join us tomorrow for an insightful webinar [Read More …]

Taste the Craft. Support the Cause.

June 19, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

We’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new event at the 2025 American Cheese Society Conference: the City of Cheese Menu Pop-Up, happening July 23–25 in Sacramento! In this exciting collaboration, local restaurants will feature limited-time dishes built around artisan [Read More …]

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates June 2025

June 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Milk production forecasts are raised for both 2025 and 2026. Based on the latest Milk Production report, cow inventories are raised for 2025 and milk per cow is raised for both 2025 and 2026. [Read More …]

Weekly Wholesale Prices of Dairy Commodities are at Mid to Low Levels

June 17, 2025 DairyBusiness News Team DP 0

The wholesale prices of cheese, butter, nonfat dry milk (NDM), and dry whey drive the prices of producer milk. They are calculated weekly and then consolidated for the 4-week and 5-week months used for calculating [Read More …]

Understanding Immigration Enforcement: What Employers Need to Know Webinar

June 12, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Navigating immigration enforcement in the workplace can be complex—but preparation is key. Join the American Cheese Society and Diane M. Butler, partner and head of the Immigration Group at Davis Wright Tremaine, for a timely [Read More …]

Current Trade Policy and Ongoing Barriers to Cheese Trade Webinar

June 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

How do U.S. trade policies affect your ability to sell, buy, or promote cheese globally? What barriers are holding back the industry—and what changes are on the horizon? Join us for an insightful webinar [Read More …]

Historic Cheese Delegation Visits Wisconsin

May 30, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

In late April, DATCP hosted 12 cheesemongers, buyers, and influencers from France, United Kingdom, and the Netherlands for an inbound trade mission to Wisconsin. The delegation came to explore the state’s world-class cheesemaking heritage, build [Read More …]

Hilmar™ Awards 54 Educational Scholarships

May 29, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Fifty-four students demonstrating academic performance and community involvement will each receive a scholarship to help fund their higher education goals through Hilmar Cheese Company’s annual scholarship program. This program, which has existed since 2003, is [Read More …]

U.S. dairy exports rebound in March

May 19, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

NFDM/SMP gains for first time in six months, cheese posts second highest month ever. Despite (or perhaps because of) the preponderance of uncertainties that lie ahead related to tariff actions, supply chains challenges and the [Read More …]

Dairy’s High-Quality Protein

May 12, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy foods can help you feel strong and energized whether you exercise regularly or are just trying to be healthy. Milk, cheese and yogurt’s high-quality protein powers your body, helps you recover and can make [Read More …]

You Cheddar Believe It — ACS 2026 is Going Louisville!

May 6, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

We’re thrilled to announce that the American Cheese Society’s 2026 Annual Conference will take place in Louisville, Kentucky, from July 7–10, 2026! Known for its iconic Kentucky Derby, world-class bourbon, and vibrant food scene, Louisville is a city [Read More …]

Do We Really Have a Glut of Cream?

May 6, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

A recent article has stated that we have a “glut of cream” and need to expand butter exports. Data from reliable sources indicates the opposite. Domestic demand for butter shows no weakness, wholesale inventories of [Read More …]

Cheese, Cheers & Community: Join Us in New Orleans!

May 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Attention ACS Members! Are you attending the International Dairy, Deli & Bakery Association Show (IDDBA) in New Orleans? Or are you an ACS member who lives in the area? We’d love for you to join us [Read More …]

Hilmar™ cheese and whey protein awarded medals

April 28, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc. was awarded top honors at the CheeseCon banquet celebrating the United States Championship Cheese Contest® on April 17, 2025. The contest is hosted biennially by [Read More …]

We’re Whey Too Excited to Introduce the 2025 OCCs!

April 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

It truly takes a village to make the ACS Annual Conference unforgettable—and every year, our community of passionate, hardworking volunteers rises to the occasion. At the heart of it all are the Official Conference Cheesemongers (OCCs)—skilled professionals who [Read More …]

‘Toast to Dairy’ Event to Feature Farm-to-Fork Food Stations, Cheese Pairings and More

April 23, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Purchase Tickets by May 1 to Receive a $10 Early-Bird Discount on Each Ticket To celebrate June Dairy Month and support dairy education programs, the Dairy Excellence Foundation is hosting its annual farm-to-fork celebration, “A [Read More …]

The Bird Flu and Dairy Industry: What you need to know for your Operation

Stitched Together by Cheese – ACS 2026 Conference is Coming

Are Cheese Exports Really Growing? How about Imports?

Real California Milk Launches Grilled Cheese Contest To Celebrate Iconic Comfort Food With A California Twist

The Role of Dairy in Pizza Production

Wisconsin Leads Nation in Specialty Cheese, New Data Finds

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at the American Cheese Society

CDFA Announces Recall of Burrata Cheese Made By Gioia Cheese Company

Real California Milk Launches Grilled Cheese Contest

Dairy Farmers of America Acquires W&W Dairy

Real California Cow’s Milk Cheeses Bring Home 33 Awards at American Cheese Society Meeting in Sacramento, California

It’s not sulphur, it’s cheese: discover the Non-Mineral Collection

The Klaver family, owners of Dutch farm dairy Novelle Kaas, that protect their raw milk cheese using UV-technology raslysation.

U.S. Cheese Production Keeps Moving Around

Current Trade Policy & Cheese Trade Barriers—Join Webinar

Taste the Craft. Support the Cause.

World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates June 2025

Weekly Wholesale Prices of Dairy Commodities are at Mid to Low Levels

Understanding Immigration Enforcement: What Employers Need to Know Webinar

Current Trade Policy and Ongoing Barriers to Cheese Trade Webinar

Historic Cheese Delegation Visits Wisconsin

Hilmar™ Awards 54 Educational Scholarships

U.S. dairy exports rebound in March

Dairy’s High-Quality Protein

You Cheddar Believe It — ACS 2026 is Going Louisville!

Do We Really Have a Glut of Cream?

Cheese, Cheers & Community: Join Us in New Orleans!

Hilmar™ cheese and whey protein awarded medals

We’re Whey Too Excited to Introduce the 2025 OCCs!

‘Toast to Dairy’ Event to Feature Farm-to-Fork Food Stations, Cheese Pairings and More

What’s Your Communication Level? by John Ellsworth

Born of the Bond Series Premiere Shines Spotlight on Veterinary Care Deserts

Dairy’s Big GLP-1 Moment: 5 Risks Processors Need to Know

Summer Is Over: Use This Fall to Evaluate Summer Heat Stress