Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Notes: Resilient Artisan Makers Press On

Approaching the 12-month mark of economic turbulence for the dairy and food industry, WCMA reached out to a handful of artisan cheesemakers, and a key partner to many manufacturers, and found optimism, and an encouraging theme of business resiliency in the face of stunning change.

WCMA Calls for Quick Action on Truth-in-Dairy Labeling Bills

“It’s critical that consumers understand exactly what they’re buying, and offering to their families,” said John Umhoefer, WCMA Executive Director. “While these soy- and nut-based products may try to mimic milk, they cannot deliver the same nutritional benefits.”

WCMA Applauds Baldwin, Congress Following Approval of $22 Million for Dairy Business Innovation

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) cheered news that U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) secured $22 million in support for Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBII) in the omnibus spending package approved by Congress.

2021 World Championship Cheese Contest set Back Due to Virus

October 29, 2020 Associated Press

The World Championship Cheese Contest set for February 2021 in Madison has been postponed for a year because of the coronavirus, event officials said Tuesday.

WCMA Notes: a Processor Perspective on Price Reforms

Gyrating milk and cheese prices in this the most unusual marketing year in generations has spurred calls for federal order reform with a focus on negative PPDs.