cheese

AMPI celebrates National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

April 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

For over a decade, Associated Milk Producers Inc. has donated our Dinner Bell Creamery cheese and butter to the iconic Grilled Cheese Stand at World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin. These 60,800 cheese slices not only [Read More …]

Real California Cow’s Milk Cheeses Bring Home 59 Awards at California State Fair Cheese Competition

April 18, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Cow’s milk cheese and dairy processors that use the Real California Milk seal brought home 59 awards during the 2025 annual California State Fair Cheese Competition. Out of 113 entries Real California cow’s milk cheeses [Read More …]

Hilmar™ announces new CEO

April 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Greg Schlafer to succeed David Ahlem as President & CEO Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc., one of the world’s largest cheese manufacturers and a global supplier of high-quality whey ingredients, today announced that Greg Schlafer will [Read More …]

And the Squeak Goes on

April 17, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Dairy scientists are prolonging the shelf life of the sound that gives fresh cheese curds their fame. When thinking about what makes different foods pleasurable to eat, taste and texture will always come to mind. [Read More …]

Cheese R&D – A Peek Behind the Curtain Register by May 26

April 16, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Cheese R&D is your opportunity to test a new or revised product with an audience of retailers, distributors, fellow makers, and industry professionals. This dynamic session brings together some of the brightest minds in the cheese [Read More …]

Real California Milk Kicks Off 6th Annual Search For Pizza Innovation Using California Cheese & Dairy

April 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the launch of the 2024 Real California Pizza Contest, the sixth annual search for the best pizza recipes using Real California cheese and dairy. The contest, which [Read More …]

Salumiere Certification: Free Webinar for ACS Members

April 10, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Are you ready to slice into a new skill set? Join us for an exciting ACS webinar: Unlock Salumiere Certification with the Charcuterie Professional Exam. Led by Miles Agatha-Currier, Education Coordinator at the International Dairy [Read More …]

Honoring Excellence in the Cheese Industry

April 9, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The American Cheese Society (ACS) bestows awards upon individuals based on their contributions to the industry, their support and promotion of American cheese, and their volunteer service to the association. These honors celebrate dedication, leadership, [Read More …]

Wood Boards for Cheese Affinage: A Review of New Science and Findings

April 4, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Wood boards have been used by cheesemakers for centuries to age cheese. Wood boards support the growth of surface microflora of desirable yeasts, bacteria and molds that help ripen the cheese and contribute to the [Read More …]

Cheese Demand and Trade Uncertainty May Move Markets in 2025

April 2, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Milk production maintained a sideways trajectory in 2024, finishing the year slightly below 2023. Dairy markets are starting 2025 in reasonably good shape, well positioned for a moderately strong year. Milk production remains stable, [Read More …]

California Spotlights Innovative Dairy Options – Global Flavors At Pizza Expo

March 19, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Event marks kickoff of 7th annual call for innovative pizza recipes using California cheese, 3rd International Pizza competition Innovative products, on-trend applications and an international pizza bake-off are elements of the California Milk Advisory Board’s (CMAB) [Read More …]

Hilmar Cuts the Ribbon at New Dodge City Facility

March 19, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Officials tour Hilmar’s State-of-the-art manufacturing plant Hilmar Cheese Company, Inc., one of the world’s largest cheese manufacturers and a global supplier of high-quality whey ingredients was joined by Kansas Governor Kelly, U.S. Senator Moran and [Read More …]

Become a Cheese Industry Leader: Apply for the ACS Certified Cheese Professional® Exam!

March 14, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

*UPDATE: Join us for an Ask Me Anything Facebook Live Session with Nathan Aldridge from GFI on Thursday, March 20th at 2pm MT/4pm ET. We will dive into all things related to ACS Certification. Bring your [Read More …]

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AMPI earns three gold medals in U.S. cheese championship

March 12, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Classic and high-heat flavors named nation’s best Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) cheesemakers were once again recognized among the nation’s best at the 2025 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest. Co-op Crafted® Sharp Cheddar, Carolina Reaper Jack [Read More …]

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Foremost Farms Wins Best In Class At United States Championship Cheese Contest

March 12, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

DOWNLOAD THIS PRESS RELEASE Foremost Farms USA, a leading dairy cooperative achieved two best in class finishes at the United States Championship Cheese Contest held this week. The contest is considered the nation’s premier technical [Read More …]

Where are Component Prices Going?

February 28, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Producer revenue is very dependent on the wholesale prices for dairy products. The USDA conducts weekly surveys and then averages them to provide the basis for the monthly values paid for Federal Order milk. This [Read More …]

February is for cow lovers

February 28, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

With Valentine’s Day this month, I thought we should show some love to the girls that produce our milk and all the good things that come from it. The modern dairy cow is an unsung [Read More …]

Dairy Market Report: Fluid milk sales rise as cheese exports hit record highs

February 21, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

Fluid milk sales in the United States showed their first year-over-year gain in 15 years during 2024, rising by 0.6% over 2023. 2024’s fourth quarter was a rather weak one for U.S. dairy exports, but [Read More …]

The Prairie Farms Family of Companies Introduce ProPack Snack

February 6, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

A Protein-Packed Cottage Cheese Solution for On-The-Go Lifestyles The trusted brands of Prairie Farms and Hiland Dairy are proud to introduce ProPack Snack, a high-protein cottage cheese designed for busy, health-conscious consumers. ProPack Snack brings [Read More …]

2024 Ohio Cheese Campaign Delivers Highest-Ever Website Visits

January 27, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

For the third year in a row, ADA Mideast’s pop-up website ShopOhioCheese.com inspired consumers to purchase Ohio-made cheese! During November and December, the website garnered almost 195,000 visits and 221,500+ page views by more than 170,800 users [Read More …]

Game Day Flavor Done Right

January 24, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

With the Big Game just around the corner, it’s time to plan your game-day snacks and gatherings. But this is also when sticking to New Year’s resolutions can get tough. The third Sunday of January is when many people [Read More …]

Apply now for the CCP® and CCSE® Exams

January 9, 2025 Sarah S News Team 0

The application period for the 2025 ACS Certified Cheese Professional Exam and the ACS Certified Cheese Sensory Evaluator T.A.S.T.E Test® is OPEN! APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL MARCH 31ST, 2025. Please see below for more [Read More …]

Cornell’s ‘big cheese’ of cheese retires

December 23, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Alan Glustoff, co-owner of 5 Spoke Creamery in Goshen, New York, describes Rob Ralyea as a detective, assessing clues others overlook. As manager of the Cornell Food Processing and Development Laboratory, Ralyea oversaw dairy extension [Read More …]

France in shock over U.S. cheese winning “Best in the World” honor

December 12, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Judges at the World Cheese Awards put only one French cheese in the top 15, a ranking influential newspaper Ouest-France calls a “sacrilege.” Based on a review of global food media coverage, the world is having [Read More …]

Driven by Cheese, Dairy Consumption Rises Again

December 11, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Propelled by record cheese use and gains in butter, cottage cheese and yogurt, U.S. per capita dairy consumption returned to 1950s levels last year, according to USDA data released just before Thanksgiving. At 661 pounds per person, the amount [Read More …]

Spread the News: Butter & Cheese Consumption at Record Highs as U.S. Demand for Dairy Spikes in 2023

December 6, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

New USDA Report shows per-capita consumption of butter and cheese at record highs as total dairy consumption matches historical high Some say it’s butter late than never. Others say dairy is melting the competition. However you choose [Read More …]

Strong September lifts U.S. dairy exports to best quarter in nearly two years

December 4, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Gains in milk powder, cheese, whey and other categories drive September MSE volume gain. Year-over-year (YOY) U.S. dairy exports jumped 8.5% in September in milk solids equivalent (MSE) terms, reflecting strengthening global demand in most [Read More …]

Discover Innovations in the Growing IQF Cheese Market

December 2, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

OctoFrost Group invites food industry professionals to an exclusive free webinar, The Bright Future of IQF Cheese: Key Factors and Freezing Technologies. This event will explore the dynamic growth and technological advancements in the Individually [Read More …]

Butter & Cheese Consumption at Record Highs as U.S. Demand for Dairy Spikes in 2023

November 29, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

New USDA Report shows per-capita consumption of butter and cheese at record highs as total dairy consumption matches historical high Some say it’s butter late than never. Others say dairy is melting the competition. However you choose [Read More …]

Prairie Farms Caves of Faribault Cheeses Earn Medals at World Cheese Awards

November 26, 2024 Sarah S News Team 0

Cave-Aged Gouda and Gorgonzola Cheeses Take Silver and Bronze Awards The annual World Cheese Awards competition recently concluded with the Prairie Farms Caves of Faribault Division earning impressive accolades for its cheeses including a silver [Read More …]

AMPI celebrates National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

Real California Cow’s Milk Cheeses Bring Home 59 Awards at California State Fair Cheese Competition

Hilmar™ announces new CEO

And the Squeak Goes on

Cheese R&D – A Peek Behind the Curtain Register by May 26

Real California Milk Kicks Off 6th Annual Search For Pizza Innovation Using California Cheese & Dairy

Salumiere Certification: Free Webinar for ACS Members

Honoring Excellence in the Cheese Industry

Wood Boards for Cheese Affinage: A Review of New Science and Findings

Cheese Demand and Trade Uncertainty May Move Markets in 2025

California Spotlights Innovative Dairy Options – Global Flavors At Pizza Expo

Hilmar Cuts the Ribbon at New Dodge City Facility

Become a Cheese Industry Leader: Apply for the ACS Certified Cheese Professional® Exam!

AMPI earns three gold medals in U.S. cheese championship

Foremost Farms Wins Best In Class At United States Championship Cheese Contest

Where are Component Prices Going?

February is for cow lovers

Dairy Market Report: Fluid milk sales rise as cheese exports hit record highs

The Prairie Farms Family of Companies Introduce ProPack Snack

2024 Ohio Cheese Campaign Delivers Highest-Ever Website Visits

Game Day Flavor Done Right

Apply now for the CCP® and CCSE® Exams

Cornell’s ‘big cheese’ of cheese retires

France in shock over U.S. cheese winning “Best in the World” honor

Driven by Cheese, Dairy Consumption Rises Again

Spread the News: Butter & Cheese Consumption at Record Highs as U.S. Demand for Dairy Spikes in 2023

Strong September lifts U.S. dairy exports to best quarter in nearly two years

Discover Innovations in the Growing IQF Cheese Market

Butter & Cheese Consumption at Record Highs as U.S. Demand for Dairy Spikes in 2023

Prairie Farms Caves of Faribault Cheeses Earn Medals at World Cheese Awards

The Downside and Upside of Increasing Exports

Not all fiber behaves the same in dairy rations

What Is Your Reason?

Preparing Grain Storages for Harvest