DFA staff and leaders from U.S. ice cream makers served more than 950 gallons of ice cream, 1,200 ice cream novelties, and 32 ice cream cakes during the event, which was held in Union Square Park in front of the U.S. Capitol Building.
Dairy Business Builder grants encourage dairy processors to pursue innovative projects.
June 11, 2024
More than three dozen dairy businesses located across the upper and lower Midwest are receiving Dairy Business Builder grants totaling $3.2 million in allocated funding. The grant program is administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Organic Valley has welcomed more than 50 new family farms into its fold in the first four months of 2024, and expects to bring in over 60 more by the end of the year.
The company
is introducing a line of classic natural cheese that includes Cheese Curds, Natural Cheese Spreads, Mini
Moon Wheels, and a Classic Cheese Sampler, with nine of the 10 products carrying the Proudly Wisconsin
Cheese Badge of Honor.
Kash Rocheleau, who has served as chief financial officer since 2022, has been appointed CEO. The promotion comes as the company’s longtime CEO and founder, Thom King, moves into the new role of chief innovations officer.
Aaron Quick has spent an astounding 34 years perfecting his craft at Sartori’s Antigo Creamery. He is a graduate of the company’s renowned Master Cheesemaker apprenticeship program, achieving the prestigious certification after honing his skills at Sartori for decades.
The "I Scream for Yasso" campaign is intended to help people release their frustrations in a joyful way by screaming their "yassos off" for a delicious snack, both online and in person.