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Dairy checkoff working with entrepreneurs to address industry challenges

DMI said it is partnering with Venture Winston Grants, which designed a competition where startup companies may apply for funding that will allow them to incorporate dairy into their concepts.

May 4, 2021

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) said it entered a partnership that will provide access to a network of inventors and entrepreneurs tasked with providing marketplace solutions for industry challenges focused on health and sustainability.

Andrew & Everett rustic thick cut shredded cheese

Andrew & Everett adds rustic thick-cut shredded cheese.

The line comes in white sharp cheddar, mozzarella and Fiesta Blend.

May 3, 2021

Andrew & Everett, a clean-label, source-verified cheese brand of Rochelle, Park, N.J.-based PANOS Brands, introduced its newest product: Andrew & Everett rustic thick-cut shredded cheese.

Market disruptions no match for TikTok feta pasta

A recipe went viral, leading to a huge uptick in retail feta cheese sales.

John Umhoefer

May 3, 2021

If a worldwide pandemic wasn't enough to convince you that dairy marketing has entered a new era, then consider what TikTok can do to your plans.

U.S. Trade Representative calls out EU geographical indications abuses

USDEC, NMPF and CCFN commend Ambassador Katherine Tai, U.S. Trade Representative Office staff and others for reaffirming the U.S. government’s commitment to tackling the issue.

April 30, 2021

The Consortium for Common Food Names (CCFN), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) commended Ambassador Katherine Tai and Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) staff, as well as USDA and other administration partners, for reaffirming in the USTR's "Special 301 Report" the U.S. government’s commitment to tackling continued European Union (EU) misuse of legitimate geographical indications (GI) protections.

Land O’Lakes unveils American Connection Corps for young leaders

The program will support 50 fellows in rural and urban communities across America working to improve broadband connectivity and digital inclusion.

April 27, 2021

Land O’Lakes Inc., a cooperative based in Arden Hills, Minn., announced the formation of a new program for young leaders aimed at a boots-on-the-ground effort to boost local internet connectivity and the benefits it provides.

LALA queso fresco queso panela queso Oaxaca

LALA introduces three artisan cheeses

The company added queso fresco, queso panela and queso Oaxaca.

April 23, 2021

Dallas-based LALA U.S. said it is bringing home the authentic taste of Mexico with the introduction of three types of artisan cheese — LALA queso fresco, LALA queso panela and LALA queso Oaxaca.

Real California Milk, Mario Lopez partner to debut children’s stories

The stories highlight the Importance of family and breakfast in Instagram live event.

April 22, 2021

To help encourage families to cherish shared moments at the breakfast table, Real California Milk — the Tracy, Calif.-based California Milk Advisory Boards (CMAB) — said it created a new digital series of short stories for children.

Bipartisan, bicameral bill re-introduced to stop the labeling of nondairy products as ‘milk’

The Dairy Pride Act would stop the use of dairy terms such as milk, yogurt and cheese on the labels of nondairy products made from nuts, seeds, plants and algae.

April 22, 2021

Reps. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Mike Simpson (R-Idaho), and Sens. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) re-introduced bipartisan legislation that requires the FDA to take enforcement action against manufacturers labeling nondairy products as dairy, according to representatives of Welch and Simpson.

Steve Bechel elected as WCMA board president

The association also announced new board members for the 2021-2022 term.

April 14, 2021

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) said Steve Bechel of Eau Galle Cheese Factory in Durand, Wis., will serve as president of its board of directors in the 2021-2022 term, which begins July 1.

Championship Cheese Auction raises $39,125 for industry education

The live, virtual event was held during CheeseExpo Global Online.

April 9, 2021

The live, virtual Championship Cheese Auction, part of the Chr. Hansen Spotlight Event on April 7 during CheeseExpo Global Online, raised $39,125 for Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) scholarship programs and industry educational opportunities, as well as the World and U.S. Championship Cheese Contests, WCMA said.