Show organizers expect 1,400 attendees at the Wisconsin Cheese Industry Conference in La Crosse, Wis., April 17 to 18 to see the latest in cheese technology.
The 2013 Wisconsin Cheese Industry Conference (WCIC) will see more than 1,400 cheese industry leaders from around the nation gather for the latest in cheese technology, product safety, marketing and dairy issues. The conference, which is co-hosted by the Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research and Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association, takes place at La Crosse Center in La Crosse, Wis., April 17-18.
An exclusive Dairy Foods survey uncovers the trends in cheesemaking, flavors, packaging, processing and equipment purchasing.
March 16, 2013
Specialty and artisan cheeses are in this year. Cheesemakers are putting their efforts into developing all-natural and low-fat varieties. And processors are planning a wide variety of capital investments, including form-fill-sealers, cutting equipment, vats and tanks.
Any way you slice it, cheese is a thoughtful gift for the holiday season. Not only is it a gastronomical delight, cheese is endowed with bountiful nutrients and health benefits.
During the past few years, pressure to manufacture good tasting low-fat and reduced-fat options for the foodservice and ingredient industries has grown. New limits and regulations have led to even greater pressure on the dairy industry to produce and manufacture such products. While we face some challenges, the dairy industry has already developed several solutions.