Explore Dairy Business Innovation Alliance Resources at World Dairy Expo

September 26, 2022 Perishable News

Dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors attending World Dairy Expo in Madison October 4-7 are invited to visit the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) at booth 4423 in the Exhibition Hall to explore the grant opportunities and technical assistance offered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between WCMA and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR).

Dairy Food Safety Alliance to Provide Plant Inspection Insights, Updated GMPs at October 18 Meeting

Register now at WisCheeseMakers.org to join fellow food safety and quality professionals at the next meeting of the Dairy Food Safety Alliance, set for Tuesday, October 18from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (CT). All dairy manufacturers, processors, and industry suppliers are welcome to attend the hybrid meeting in-person in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, or online via Zoom.

WCMA Launches CheeseCon.org for 2023

CheeseCon.org now for early details on CheeseCon, the premier cheese, butter, and whey processing event, set for April 4-6, 2023 in Madison, Wisconsin. The new site, launched today by conference hosts the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR), offers a first look at registration options, exhibitor information, networking opportunities, and lodging details. Hotel bookings at exclusive CheeseCon rates are available now, and attendee registration and exhibitor sign-ups will begin October 12, 2022

Nominate Industry Leaders for 2023 Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association Recognition Awards

Join Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association in honoring dairy processing industry leaders by submitting nominations for 2023 WCMA Recognition Awards. Your nominations are the foundation for these five awards. Visit  WisCheeseMakers.org/Recognition to learn more and submit your ideas. Nomination time ends August 31.

DBIA to Launch New Round of Dairy Business Builder Grants in September

A new round of Dairy Business Builder grants is coming in September 2022 for small- to medium-sized dairy farmers, manufacturers, and processors in 11 Upper Midwestern states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Kansas, and Wisconsin.