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Bongards Creameries honored with 2020 Industrial Water Quality Achievement Award

The award, presented by the Central States Water Environment Association, recognizes achievements at Bongards’ Perham, Minn., natural cheese plant.

November 30, 2020

In early November, the Central States Water Environment Association (CSWEA) recognized Chanhassen, Minn.-based Bongards Creameries with the 2020 Industrial Water Quality Achievement Award.

Crave Brothers releases a variety of holiday gift boxes

The offerings all feature the company’s cheese, including its signature mascarpone.

November 25, 2020

Crave Brothers Farmstead, Waterloo, Wis., said it is looking to bring people together through its selection of farm-fresh cheese and gift boxes for the holidays.

New cheese company launches in time for the holidays

The company, The Big Cheese, has e-commerce website offering 12- to 15-year aged cheddar.

November 23, 2020

Founded by Josh Gentine, part of the third generation of the family-owned Sargento Foods cheese legacy, The Big Cheese was created to move a special supply of sharp cheddar from farm to table.

Chef Ricky Webster wins $15,000 in the CMAB's Real California Pizza Contest

His recipe was inspired by San Francisco’s Iconic Fisherman’s Wharf.

November 19, 2020

After using a revised bake-off format in line with the current COVID-19 protocols, the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), Tracy, Calif., said it awarded two contestants with $25,000 in the 2020 Real California Pizza Contest.

Tillamook attains Certified B Corporation status

B Corp recognition represents a significant milestone along the co-op's ongoing stewardship journey.

November 18, 2020

Following a rigorous certification process, Tillamook County Creamery Association said it is now recognized as a Certified B Corporation (B Corp).

Cheese sales explode in retail channels

Both the natural and processed cheese categories saw double-digit dollar sales gains.

Kathie Canning

November 16, 2020

It has been a very, very good year for cheese, at least within the major retail channels. Dollar sales within the natural cheese category shot up 17.0% to $15,449.5 million during the 52 weeks ending Oct. 4, 2020, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI.

Dairy groups say USTR must address key trade barriers to bring benefits to dairy

USDEC, NMPF released an executive summary of their recent detailed analysis of the intricate web of global trade barriers that are hampering overseas dairy sales.

November 13, 2020

Given the national and strategic importance of U.S. dairy exports, the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), both headquartered in Arlington, Va., said they released on Nov. 12 an executive summary of their recent detailed analysis of the intricate web of global trade barriers that are hampering overseas dairy sales.

WCMA accepting applications for student scholarships

The five scholarships are worth a total of $15,000.

November 10, 2020

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), Madison, Wis., said it is now accepting applications for five student scholarships worth a total of $15,000.

Dairy Checkoff, Domino’s honor veterans with special pizza promotion

The checkoff also joins Wounded Warrior Project to donate Thanksgiving staples to Texas veterans, families.

November 9, 2020

As a celebration of dairy farmers’ commitment to communities, Rosemont, Ill.-based Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) said it is joining checkoff partner Domino’s Pizza and Wounded Warrior Project to honor, support and feed veterans and their families on Veterans Day.

The Strong Inside campaign gets support from New York State Dairy Promotion Order

Enhancements of the existing campaign will help increase its reach and effectiveness.

November 4, 2020

The New York State Dairy Promotion Order awarded a $147,000 grant to The Strong Inside (TSI) campaign, the Elmhurst, Ill.-based American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI) said.