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U.S. Championship Cheese Contest Announces 2,414 Entries 

February 5, 2025 Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA)

With one month remaining until the renowned 2025 United States Championship Cheese Contest, dairy manufacturers across the country are ready for a robust competition for the coveted title of U.S. Champion. Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), proud host of the Contest, announced that dairy businesses representing 31 states submitted 2,414 entries of cheese, butter, cultured products, and dry dairy ingredients across 117 classes for evaluation. …

Gavan Secures USD8M to Commercialize Cutting-Edge Plant-Based Fat

January 9, 2025 Gavan Technologies, Ltd.

The proceeds will be used to establish a new pilot production facility in Europe and expand Gavan’s commercial presence in Europe with focus on the bakery and dairy sectors. The site, planned to commence operations in April, 2025 will feature a state-of-the-art production line for Gavan’s alternative fat solution.  …

Americans are Drinking Less Milk, but Devouring Butter and Cheese Like Never Before

January 8, 2025 Brooks Johnson, The Minnesota Star Tribune

Even as Americans drink less milk year after year, demand for dairy is growing — mostly in churned and fermented form. …

Butter & Cheese Consumption at Record Highs as U.S. Demand for Dairy Spikes in 2023

December 2, 2024 The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that per capita consumption of dairy products reached 661 pounds per person in 2023, an increase of 7 pounds per person over the previous year and matching the all-time record set in 2021.  …

New Survey Reveals Butter as the Key to Elevating Classic Thanksgiving Side Dishes

November 5, 2024 Danish Creamery

As Thanksgiving approaches, Danish Creamery, the maker of America’s award-winning European style butter, has unveiled fresh insights into how Americans plan their holiday feasts and what they most love to eat. The survey results show that traditional foods are cherished and that butter is the common denominator that transforms them into must-have favorites on the Thanksgiving table. …