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Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) unveils its 2026 Wisconsin Cheese Trends Report, offering an in-depth look at the ideas, innovations, and consumer interests set to define the dairy landscape in the year ahead. 

Congratulations to Gary Gosda, far right, from Lake Country Dairy/Schuman Cheese in Turtle Lake, Wis., who received the prestigious title of Grand Master Cheesemaker for Cello Maple Mascarpone at the Wisconsin State Fair held  August 1-11 at Wisconsin State Fair Park in West Allis, Wis.

Wisconsin cheesemakers have once again demonstrated their exceptional craftsmanship, earning 117 cheese awards at the 35th biennial World Championship Cheese Contest, reports the Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.

The 2024 Cheese Trends report highlights five distinct consumer behaviors.

Hosted by Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, this event promises exclusive experiences and tours with behind-the-scenes access to creameries and dairy farms, and more.

The class of 2023 collectively earned certifications in cheddar, blue cheese, mozzarella and curds.

DFW has won several recent awards and even set a Guinness World Record.

Vincent has led DFW since 2016 driving sales of Wisconsin Cheese in over 6,000 retailers nationwide, and over the past four years, Wisconsin specialty cheese sales have averaged 8.8% annual growth.

Biennial survey data from Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin show some trends that need dairy’s attention.

While butter sales usually increase during the holidays, the pandemic, which spiked a rebirth of home cooking, has also caused butter sales to grow significantly year-round, according to Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin.