From the hundreds of products we covered, we nominated 20 — based on originality, creativity and/or packaging design — for "Best New Dairy Products of 2020" consideration.

Several dairy organizations commended President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination of Tom Vilsack as Agriculture secretary.

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) said they applaud the Dec. 9 announcement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) that it is initiating consultations with the government of Canada under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s (WCMA) board of directors selected nine individuals to be recognized next year at CheeseExpo Global Online for their outstanding work in the dairy processing industry.

Registration is now open for CheeseExpo Global Online 2021, slated to take place April 6-8, at CheeseExpoGO.org.

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

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.

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.

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