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Dairy foods from Land O’ Lakes, Sargento and Weight Watchers won Best New Product Awards from Better Homes and Gardens and the market research firm BrandSpark International.

More milk is flowing toward cheese plants than most people would have expected for the first full week of January. And, increased cheese imports are challenging domestic cheese production.  

Mega trends like natural and specialty cheese consumption, the millennial generation's impact on the food industry, snacking, and the growing use of social networks and apps for recipes and purchase decisions will continue to gather momentum according to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.

Shredded cheese sales are up in both natural and processed cheese categories. Chunks and sliced cheese sales also increase in the natural category.

Tillamook, Ore.-based Tillamook released a limited edition 4-year vintage extra-sharp white Cheddar.

Cheesemakers face regulatory and retailer requirements as they try to meet consumer preferences for flavors and nutrition.

Land O’Lakes, St. Paul, Minn., added to its line of deli cheese with its new Sharp Cheddar American Blend.