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Entry deadline for World Championship Cheese Contest is approaching

Tickets to the Cheese Champion reception are now available.

December 30, 2019

The entry deadline for the World Championship Cheese Contest is Jan. 31.

Penn State Extension offering free tools for small-scale cheesemakers

The online tools can help cheesemakers develop a food safety system.

December 17, 2019

Penn State Extension, University Park, Pa., said it is now offering free online tools for small-scale cheesemakers to help them develop a food safety system for their facilities and conduct risk assessments of their processes.

Online cheese sales expected to surpass $500 million in 2020

Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin is offering gift baskets featuring a curated selection of Wisconsin cheese.

November 27, 2019

Online cheese sales are experiencing major growth, according to Madison, Wis.-based Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

2020 World Championship Cheese Contest now accepting entries

Competitors must enter by Jan. 31.

November 13, 2019

The 2020 World Championship Cheese Contest is now accepting entries of cheese, butter, yogurt and dry dairy ingredients now through Jan. 31 at WorldChampionCheese.org.

Saputo celebrates The Big Cook Up, encourages employees to give back

The company launched the volunteer program in 2017 to benefit the communities in which it operates, as well as its employees.

November 13, 2019

Saputo Inc. said colleagues across its network are coming together this November to participate in the third edition of The Big Cook Up. Employees are volunteering to make a difference, rolling up their sleeves to prepare more than 25,000 nutritious meals for families in need and having fun together along the way.

Montchevre cheese launches holiday promotion

Consumers may visit the brand’s website to build their own virtual cheeseboard, win prizes.

November 7, 2019

Montchevre, a brand of Montreal-based Saputo Inc., said it is launching its first consumer promotion to inspire and encourage fans to include its fan-favorite flavored goat cheeses such as Natural, Cranberry Cinnamon and Garlic & Herb varieties on this year’s party cheeseboards.

AMPI cheesemakers earn champion title

Dairy farmer-owned co-op’s Parmesan tops national contest.

November 7, 2019

The cheesemakers of Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) are bringing home the coveted Chairman’s Trophy following the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Championship Cheese Contest.

Registration for CheeseExpo 2020 now open

The event will take place April 14-16 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.

October 30, 2019

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) said registration is open for CheeseExpo 2020, set for April 14-16 at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee.

Major cheese-producing nations challenge EU’s decision on Havarti

The EU is granting Denmark sole ownership of the name ‘havarti’ cheese in Europe.

October 28, 2019

The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN), Arlington, Va., said major dairy-producing organizations around the world are challenging the European Union's (EU) decision to disregard market realities and international trade standards by granting Denmark sole ownership of the generic name "havarti" cheese in Europe.

US cheeses win 131 medals and top honor at World Cheese Awards

This year’s competition included a bigger and more diverse lineup than ever before.

October 21, 2019

A panel of 260 judges from 25 countries ranked a U.S. cheese — Rogue Creamery’s Rogue River Blue — the best in the world at the 2019 World Cheese Awards (WCA) in Bergamo, Italy.