Ian Schuman will lead the company's global expansion as president of global, overseeing all import and export operations within the Global Business Unit and advancing Schuman Cheese's international growth strategy.
Transformative changes are underway for the dairy industry in 2026, with new Dietary Guidelines promoting whole dairy products and the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act enabling diverse milk options in schools. These developments mark a "platinum era" for dairy, enhancing health and consumer choice.
A quick look at the composition of some cultured dairy products shows that they are well designed for GLP-1 diets. High-protein yogurts, including skyr and Greek yogurt, are the first products that comes to mind.
As individuals eat, two processes occur: satiation and satiety. Satiation is the gradual feeling of fullness during a meal, influenced by factors like sight, smell, and texture. Satiety, explained by Mary Wilcox, is the satisfied state after finishing a meal.
Through the collaboration, Schuman will act as the exclusive supplier for Wyke Farms and its sub-brands, including Ivy's Reserve, across British cheddars and butter in the U.S. market.
PLMA’s annual Salute to Excellence Awards program recognizes outstanding food and nonfood products introduced within the last year by supermarkets, drug stores, mass merchandisers, convenience stores, online retailers, wholesalers and more.
The snacks will be distributed through food banks and other non-profit partners, including City Harvest and Children's Aid in New York, Midwest Food Bank in Illinois, The Idaho Food Bank, Feeding America in Wisconsin, Food Rescue in Traverse City, and Feeding Brookings in South Dakota, with distribution beginning Nov. 12.
This refresh effort reflects Ellsworth's continued commitment to its cooperative roots, where it is owned by 180 family dairy farms, and its commitment to the communities it serves and its legacy of craftsmanship. Consumers will begin to notice the refreshed packaging and brand identity in stores and online in the coming weeks, the company said.
Designed to teach each participant the basic scientific information and practical skills needed to understand and manufacture cheese. (includes 1 day of hands-on cheese making) This course is geared towards the larger producers. Read More
Basics of quality cheese manufacture with emphasis on artisan/farmstead cheese manufacture. Includes 1 day of hands-on cheese making activities, cheese sensory evaluation, and other considerations in starting a small scale cheese making business. Read More