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Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Expands Free Dairy Export Consultation Services

Dairy exporters in 11 Midwestern states can now apply for free consultative services through Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association.... Read more

Cheese State University’s Highest Distinction Honors Those Who Carry Cheese Expertise Forward

Cheese State University has established its highest distinction, the Cheese State Laureate Society, recognizing cheese professionals whose commitment to learning extends beyond expertise to leadership, stewardship and service to the wider cheese industry.... Read more

Dutch Cheese Makers Appoints Jay Phillips Vice President of Sales and Operations

Dutch Cheese Makers, a U.S. importer and supplier of premium Dutch cheese and the company behind the Artikaas brand in the United States, has named Jay Phillips Vice President of Sales and Operations. ... Read more

Parmigiano Reggiano Launches Immersive Airbnb Experiences in New York

The Parmigiano Reggiano Consortium today announced a robust series of immersive activities bookable on Airbnb Experiences.... Read more

Italian Cheeses Elevate the Deli

Whether it’s a wheel of aged Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano ready to be cracked open or a creamy ball of fresh Wisconsin mozzarella, Italian and Italian-style cheeses have long had a place of honor in the deli department. ... Read more

Bar-and-Grill Operators Invest in Premium Cheese to Keep Customers Coming Back

While many full-service restaurants offer pizza as a standard menu item, operators who invest in premium ingredients are discovering they can transform it into a signature offering that brings guests back again and again.... Read more

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Sweeps the Fresh Mozzarella Class at World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Products Contest

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese is celebrating a standout performance at the 2026 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Products Contest.... Read more

American Cheese Society Announces New Dates and Location for 2027 Annual Conference

The American Cheese Society (ACS) announced its 2027 Annual Conference will be held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island, from July 13–16, 2027.... Read more

Go Dutch for Cheese

Cheese has been part of Dutch life for more than two millennia, long before windmills and tulips became national symbols. ... Read more

Little Falls Cheese Festival Planned for October

The Little Falls Cheese Festival has announced Saturday, October 3 as the date for this year’s Cheese Festival.... Read more

Joseph Gallo Farms Earns Three Awards at World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest

Joseph Gallo Farms earned three awards at the 2026 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest.... Read more

Roth Cheese Wins at World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Products Contest

Roth® Cheese is proud to announce two award-winning finishes at the 2026 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Products Contest.... Read more

Marieke Gouda Featured on Netflix’s “On the Road” with America’s Test Kitchen

Marieke Gouda, the award-winning Wisconsin cheese company known for bringing authentic Dutch cheesemaking traditions to America’s Dairyland, is in the national spotlight as part of On the Road. ... Read more

Treasure Cave Cheese Expands Distribution of Signature Blue Cheese to Wegmans Food Markets

Treasure Cave cheese, America’s original cave-aged blue cheese, is now available at select Wegmans Food Markets across the Northeast.... Read more

Tillamook Hits Route 66 With a Not-So-Baby Loaf, Proving Great Cheese is Always Worth the Detour

Tillamook believes great cheese is made by taking the long way. ... Read more

Educational Tasting Experiences to Celebrate Empire State’s Artisan Cheese

Visitors to the Little Falls Cheese Festival will have the opportunity to experience New York cheese in a whole new way during Taste New York Cheese.... Read more

Henning Cheese Brings Home 2026 Wisconsin Grand Master Cheesemaker Title at State Fair Dairy Products Contest

Henning Cheese has been named the 2026 Wisconsin Grand Master Cheesemaker.... Read more

Paul Ziemnisky Named IDDBA President and CEO

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) announced Paul Ziemnisky as President and CEO.... Read more

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Weighs In on Farm Bill Vote Defeat

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association acknowledged the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry’s 10-11 vote on the Farm Bill, encouraging lawmakers to continue working collaboratively on a bill that advances key priorities for the U.S. dairy processing industry.... Read more

Cheese with Soul

Walk through the deli section of almost any grocery store today, and you’re likely to see a growing array of Mexican and Hispanic cheeses.... Read more

Academy of Cheese joins panel of international experts at B2Cheese 2026 in Bergamo

A team of experts assembled by the Academy of Cheese will travel to Bergamo, Italy for B2Cheese 2026 on 23-24 September, to join a line-up of ‘Cheese Masters’ for the World Cheese Capital programme of live events.... Read more

LaClare Creamery Encourages Consumers to Make Goat Cheese Part of Every Day Through National Goat Cheese Month Sweepstakes

August is National Goat Cheese Month, and LaClare Creamery is celebrating with a giveaway that offers one lucky winner a year’s supply of LaClare goat cheese.... Read more

Beehive Cheese Earns Seven Awards Across Two Premier International Competitions

Beehive Cheese, the Utah-based brand known for its rubbed-rind cheddars, announced today that it has won seven awards this summer across two of the world’s most respected cheese competitions.... Read more

Cheese Shops Guide Supports Independent Retailers and Inspires Exploration of California Specialty Cheeses

Real California Milk and the Cheese Trail has announced the launch of the Discover! California Cheese Shops Guide.... Read more

Wisconsin Cheese and Dairy Makers Earn Over 100 Honors at 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition

Wisconsin cow cheese and dairy product makers once again demonstrate the depth of the state’s cheesemaking expertise.... Read more

American Cheese Society Relaunches Safe Cheesemaking Hub with New Food Safety Tools

The Safe Cheesemaking Hub has been thoroughly renovated and expanded to provide better support for the artisan cheese community.... Read more

Cabot Creamery Earns 15 Awards at 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition

Cabot Creamery earned 15 awards at the 2026 American Cheese Society (ACS) Judging & Competition for its cheese, butter, and cultured products.... Read more

Cello Earns Top Honors at 2026 American Cheese Society Competition

Schuman Cheese, a fourth-generation, family-owned cheesemaker, proudly announces that its flagship specialty cheese brand, Cello, has been recognized with multiple honors at the 2026 American Cheese Society Competition.... Read more

V&V Supremo Earns Top Honors at 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition

V&V Supremo Foods, Inc., a family-owned producer of authentic Mexican cheese, cremas, and chorizo, is proud to announce that two of its products were recognized at the 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition.... Read more

BelGioioso Cheese Earns Multiple Honors at American Cheese Society Contest

BelGioioso Cheese, leader in the specialty cheese category, announces nine award-winning finishes at the 2026 American Cheese Society Conference.... Read more

Wisconsin Cheese and Dairy Makers Earn Over 100 Honors at 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition

Wisconsin cow cheese and dairy product makers once again demonstrate the depth of the state’s cheesemaking expertise, capturing 106 awards at the 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition.... Read more

A Record Year for Point Reyes: Six ACS Awards & A Prestigious Industry Honor

Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. is proud to announce six wins at the 2026 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition.... Read more

Mozzarella Magic: Caputo Cheese is Awarded at 2026 ACS

Caputo Cheese honored to be recognized with multiple awards at the prestigious 2026 American Cheese Society Awards.... Read more

Jasper Hill Farm’s ‘Winnimere’ Named Best of Show at 2026 American Cheese Society Competition

“Winnimere” from Jasper Hill Farm of Greensboro, VT, was named First Place “Best of Show” among more than 1,600 entries at the American Cheese Society’s (ACS) 2026 Judging & Competition. ... Read more

Cabot Creamery Wins Gold at 2026 International Cheese and Dairy Awards

Cabot Creamery, the farmer-owned dairy cooperative, has been recognized at the 2026 International Cheese & Dairy Awards.... Read more

American Cheese Society Conference Requesting Volunteers

“We need your help! We still have many volunteer shifts that need to be filled! Please encourage your friends to volunteer and join in on the fun!... Read more

Rabobank Global Dairy Quarterly Report Shows Milk Production Slowing

Milk production growth is slowing as markets rebalance, amid rising input cost risks and persistent price volatility across key dairy products. ... Read more

Joseph Farms Earns Three Medals at International Cheese & Dairy Awards

Joseph Farms Cheese Company won three medals at the International Cheese & Dairy Awards in the United Kingdom.... Read more

Pecora Bianca Debuts New Brand Identity

Pecora Bianca, the authentic Sardinian Pecorino Romano brand, unveils a comprehensive brand refresh designed to elevate its presence among consumers, retailers, and culinary enthusiasts across the United States.... Read more

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Wins 5 Honors

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese was recognized with five honors at the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest, including first-place finishes in both the Fresh Mozzarella and Flavored Soft Cheese classes.... Read more

Boar’s Head Mediterranean Feta Cheese & Olives Wins PEOPLE 2026 Food Award

Boar’s Head Brand® is proud to announce that its Boar’s Head Mediterranean Feta Cheese & Olives has been named “Best Flavored Cheese” in the PEOPLE 2026 Food Awards.... Read more

Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. Wins 2026 Good Food Award for Fennel Blue

Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Co. Is proud to announce that Fennel Blue has won the 2026 Good Food Award.... Read more

California Milk Advisory Board Opens Applications for 2026 Real California Milk Excelerator

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) and innovation consultancy, VentureFuel, announced the launch of the 2026 Real California Milk Excelerator.... Read more

World’s Oldest Cheddar Maker from Somerset Celebrates Longstanding Aldi Partnership

The Barber family has been dairy farming at Maryland Farm in Ditcheat since 1833, making it the oldest surviving cheddar maker in the world. ... Read more

Land O’Lakes Brings Back Every Little Thing Butter Spread

Just in time for summer, Land O’ Lakes is bringing back its fan-favorite Every Little Thing® Butter Spread.... Read more

FrieslandCampina Showcases Award-Winning Cheese Portfolio at IDDBA

FrieslandCampina is bringing its award-winning specialty cheese portfolio to the International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) Show.... Read more

New Ube Flavored Goat Cheese Joins LaClare Creamery’s Chèvre Portfolio

When blended into LaClare’s Original Goat Cheese, ube’s purple hues bring a new sense of wonder to the specialty cheese aisle. ... Read more

Shaft’s Cheese Introduces Goumé Classic

Goumé is a modern, alpine-style cheese that is inspired by Gouda and Comte cheeses.... Read more

Kraft Natural Cheese Expands Portfolio with New Lactose-Free Product Line

Kraft® Natural Cheese announced the launch of its new Lactose-Free product line, expanding its portfolio to meet growing demand for dairy options that support a range of dietary needs without compromising on taste. ... Read more

Sargento Celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month with National Workplace Recognitions

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, Sargento is highlighting recent national honors from Newsweek and Forbes.... Read more

Real California Milk’s ‘Street of Dairy’ Features Trends and Sustainable Ingredients at 2026 International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Show

The California Milk Advisory Board will spotlight a variety of innovative, on-trend sustainably sourced dairy products at the 2026 International Dairy Deli Bakery Association show.... Read more

Real California Milk Showcases Sustainable Dairy Innovation at The 2026 National Restaurant Association Show

The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will sample a variety of innovative and sustainably sourced dairy products at the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago, Ill.... Read more

Coombe Castle International Celebrates Belton Farm’s Triple Award Win

Coombe Castle International is proud to announce that our partner brand Belton Farm won three awards at the Los Angeles International Dairy Awards.... Read more

Emmi Roth Brings Athenos Innovation and a 2026 FABI Award Winner to the National Restaurant Association Show

Emmi Roth is showcasing its foodservice portfolio, led by feta innovation from Athenos, the nation’s number one feta brand.... Read more

Wisconsin Dairy Farms Invite Students of All Ages to ‘Adopt a Cow’

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin and Discover Dairy invite participants across the state to meet their new favorite classroom or community companion.... Read more

Vital Farms Announces Plan to Wind Down Butter Business

Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation that offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide, reported financial results for its first quarter ended March 29, 2026.... Read more

U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) Report Underlines Landmark Wins for Common Name Protections

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN) welcomed the release of the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) 2026 Special 301 Report.... Read more

Iconic European PDO Products Grana Padano and Prosciutto di Parma Showcase Authenticity

The Consortia of Grana Padano PDO cheese and Prosciutto di Parma PDO have entered the third year of their joint promotional campaign.... Read more

Adrian Grenier Teams Up with Jarlsberg to Perfect Grilled Cheese

Acclaimed actor and producer Adrian Grenier is collaborating with the iconic cheese brand Jarlsberg to celebrate one of the world’s most beloved comfort foods: the grilled cheese.... Read more

Forever Cheese Strengthens Perishable Distribution Planning with RELEX

Forever Cheese has selected RELEX to replace spreadsheet-driven forecasting and replenishment across its distribution network. ... Read more

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Shares Easy, No-Bake Mother’s Day Recipe Ideas for Dads and Kids

This Mother’s Day, Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese is making it easy for dads and kids to create something special in the kitchen, with no oven required.... Read more

Cooper Sharp Cheese Accelerates Midwest Growth with Fresh-Sliced Deli Launch at Meijer Stores

Shoppers can now find Cooper® Sharp sliced fresh at the deli counter in select Meijer stores, primarily across Dayton, Cincinnati, Cleveland-area suburbs, Toledo, and Central Ohio.... Read more

Cypress Grove Brings Award-Winning Specialty Cheese to Target

Cypress Grove announced a landmark distribution agreement with Target, bringing award-winning goat cheeses to more than 450 Target stores across the United States.... Read more

Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Auction Supports Dairy Industry’s Future

An energetic crowd of dairy processors, marketers, and suppliers lifted their bidding paddles to support dairy industry education, training and research at the 2026 Novonesis Reception and Championship Cheese Auction held on April 15, 2026, at CheeseExpo in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.... Read more

Treasure Cave Blue Cheese Named Official Cheese of the Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills have namedTreasure Cave cheese, America’s original cave-aged blue cheese, the Official Cheese of the Buffalo Bills.... Read more

IDDBA Welcomes Industry Leader Abby Despins as Vice President of Education & Industry Relations

The International Dairy Deli Bakery Association (IDDBA) is pleased to announce that Abby Despins has joined the organization as Vice President of Education & Industry Relations.... Read more

Auricchio Brand Gorgonzola D.O.P. Piccante Recalled

This recall was triggered by Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s inspection activities.... Read more

Sartori Cheese Announces Erin Radtke as Newest Master Cheesemaker

Sartori® Cheese, a family-owned artisan cheese company based in Wisconsin, proudly announces Erin Radtke as its newest Master Cheesemaker.... Read more

Affineur of the Year Returns with New Grand Prize from Murray’s Cheese

The Academy of Cheese has announced plans for the 5th edition of Affineur of the Year, taking place in London on Tuesday 16 June.... Read more

South Philly’s Emilia D’Albero, 2025 Cheesemonger Olympic Gold Medalist, Talks Cheese Knowledge

Emilia D’Albero made history back in the fall when she became the first American to ever win gold at the Cheesemonger Olympics.... Read more

Affineur of the Year Returns with New Grand Prize from Murray’s Cheese

The Academy of Cheese has announced plans for the 5th edition of Affineur of the Year, taking place in London on Tuesday 16 June.... Read more

As Dairy Gains National Momentum, Wisconsin Dairy Farmers Shine Across Buses and Billboards

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) expands Born to Dairy: Wisconsin Originals with real Wisconsin dairy farmers showing up in unexpected places across the state.... Read more

Granarolo and Italy’s PDO Pecorino Cheeses: Romano Leads the U.S. Boom and Opens the Door to a Map of Flavor

Something very specific is happening in the United States, and Granarolo is at the forefront of it.... Read more

Italian Cheeses Elevate the Deli

The category continues to evolve, making Italian and Italian-style cheeses among the most interesting and profitable items a deli can keep in stock.... Read more

Marieke Gouda Earns Global Recognition with Six Medals at the World Cheese Championship

Marieke® Gouda is bringing home an impressive six medals from this year’s competition, where 3,375 entries from 25 countries and 34 American states and territories were represented.... Read more

Beemster Royaal Grand Cru Wins World Champion Cheese 2026

Royaal Grand Cru was chosen best cheese in the world from 3,375 entries at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest®.... Read more

Parmigiano Reggiano Returns as the “Official Cheese” of the Miami Open

Parmigiano Reggiano has renewed its partnership with the Miami Open presented by Itaú following a fruitful debut collaboration in 2025. ... Read more

V&V Supremo Foods, Inc. Wins Best of Class and Six Medals at the World Championship Cheese Contest

V&V Supremo® proudly announces that several of its cheeses received top honors at the prestigious World Championship Cheese Contest.... Read more

Local Dad’s idea creates CHEESEWICH success story

Two slices of cheese wrapped around one slice of hard salami, has grown into a nationally distributed snack brand ranked No. 5 in the meat-and-cheese snacking category in the convenience store channel.... Read more

Granarolo and Italy’s PDO Pecorino Cheeses: Romano Leads the U.S. Boom and Opens the Door to a Map of Flavor

Pecorino Romano PDO sales in the U.S. have increased by over 25% in the latest production campaign... Read more

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese Earns Seven Top 10 Finishes at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese earned seven Top 10 finishes at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest.... Read more

A New Generation Takes the Helm at Schuman Cheese, Carrying Forward a Legacy of Craftsmanship and Family Values

Schuman Cheese today announced a comprehensive leadership evolution that reflects both the strength of its foundation and the deliberate planning behind its future direction. ... Read more

Eric Meredith: Cheese Affineur

Meredith, owner of Fromaginary and a decade-long American Cheese Society committee member, is indeed an expert cheese affineur.... Read more

Real California Milk Launches 8th Annual National Search for the Best Pizza Recipes Featuring California Cheese & Dairy

The 2026 contest will award $18,500 in total domestic prize money to the most innovative and commercially viable pizza creations featuring California cow’s milk cheeses.... Read more

Australian Dairy Producers Made Waves at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest

This year’s competition saw Australia’s finest dairy brands and producers earn top honors, reinforcing the nation’s reputation for quality, innovation, and sustainable farming.... Read more

Kerrygold is Letting the World in on Ireland’s Best-Kept (and Crispiest) Secret this St. Patrick’s Day

Kerrygold, the world-famous Irish grass-fed dairy brand, is championing authentic St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and is sharing a little taste of Ireland by bringing the beloved crisp sandwich to the world.... Read more

Netherlands Wins World Champion Title with Beemster Royaal Grand Cru

After three days of intense competition, a rich, nutty, cow’s milk cheese has been named the 2026 World Champion Cheese. ... Read more

Tillamook County Creamery Association Celebrates Gold and Silver at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest

Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), the farmer-owned dairy brand renowned for making incredible dairy, proudly earned three honors across gold and silver at the 2026 World Championship Cheese Contest.... Read more

Wisconsin Leads Nation in Specialty Cheese, New Data Finds

While Wisconsin continues to lead the nation in total production, its true impact is seen in the diversity and caliber of what’s produced.... Read more

Asiago: A Taste That Travels Time and Place

Asiago embodies both tradition and transformation. It’s a cheese that bridges Old-World craft and modern versatility.... Read more

Borden Cheese Launches National Search for ‘America’s Favorite Grilled Cheese’

While many may debate the perfect bread, spread, or fillings, at Borden® Cheese we know no matter what combination you crave, it’s the cheese that really “makes” a sandwich.... Read more

Kingston Creamery Featured on Popular PBS Series ‘Wisconsin Foodie’

Wisconsin Foodie is widely recognized for spotlighting the farmers, producers, and culinary innovators who shape Wisconsin’s agricultural and food scene.... Read more

Wisconsin Dairy Artisans Earn 135 Awards at World Championship Cheese Contest, More Than Any State or Country

At a world competition celebrating an incredible variety of dairy products, Wisconsin producers earn top honors across dozens of categories, reflecting the exceptional depth of knowledge, craftsmanship and quality that define our state.... Read more

Alfred le Fermier, Farmstead Cheese from Québec, Named First Place Best of Show at the 2025 American Cheese Society Judging & Competition

“Alfred le Fermier,” a farmstead cheese from Fromagerie la Station of Compton, Québec, was named First Place “Best of Show” among nearly 1,600 entries at the American Cheese Society’s 2025 Judging & Competition. The results of the competition were announced... Read more

Portland, OR to be Taken Over by Cheese Professionals This Week, July 20-23

DENVER, Colo. – Over 1,000 Cheese Professionals will take over Portland, Ore. this week, July 20-23, for the 39th Annual American Cheese Conference, “Blazing the Trail for Cheese” - back in person after a three-year hiatus. “We’re thrilled for our... Read more

Emmi Roth Reduces Carbon Footprint

Emmi Roth, Platteville, WI, announced the completion of a solar panel installation at its Platteville plant. Initiated by a new sustainability goal, Emmi Roth implemented 1,602 JA 330 watt panels on the roof of its cheese production facility. The installation... Read more

Forever Cheese Sponsors Documentary

Forever Cheese, Long Island City, NY, has announced its role as a sponsor of aMona Presents Panga Ibérica, a documentary that features six chefs on a culinary adventure in Panama. A group of esteemed chefs from Spain, Portugal, Guatemala and... Read more

Comté Cheese Celebrates 60 Years

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Comté PDO (Protected Designation of Origin), although the cheese’s history goes back almost 1,000 years. Comitй Interprofessionnel de Gestion du Comtй (CIGC) held a four-day celebration at the Royal Salt works at... Read more