Overall, it has been a strong past 52 weeks for cheese, especially when looking at the natural cheese category. There were some pockets of weakness however, mainly the processed cheese and grated cheese subcategories, according to Chicago-based market research firm Circana’s data for the 52 weeks ending Jan. 26.
On this day, February 13, 1909, at exactly 9:05a.m., TCCA's founding farmers formed the Tillamook co-operative. So now through February 20, one lucky cheddar enthusiast will have the chance to win (nearly) a metric ton of Tillamook Cheese.
The IDFA Leadership Award is presented annually to members of Congress and agency officials who demonstrate exemplary support for policies advancing the U.S. dairy sector.
"Extraordinary Dairy" encourages dairy lovers not to settle for mediocre dairy, challenges the status quo of the category and elevates the brand's reputation of delivering products that are better than they have to be.
Patrick Criteser has led the farmer-owned cooperative since 2012. He will be replaced by David Booth (pictured above), current executive vice president of Brand Growth & Commercialization, a 30-year industry veteran.
Jill Allen, director of product excellence in research and development at Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) joins us for episode 38 of the Let’s Talk Dairy podcast.