More than three dozen dairy businesses located across the upper and lower Midwest are receiving Dairy Business Builder grants totaling $3.2 million in allocated funding. The grant program is administered by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA), a partnership between the Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) and the Center for Dairy Research (CDR) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Organic Valley has welcomed more than 50 new family farms into its fold in the first four months of 2024, and expects to bring in over 60 more by the end of the year. 

In May, the cooperative reached remarkable milestones at two separate processing plants, demonstrating its unwavering commitment to safety. 

The board welcomes Joel Eigenbrood, Mount Pleasant, Mich., as Foremost Farms’ new chairman of the board, effective April 30.

John Coletta succeeds Ken Gott, who is set to retire after nearly 10 years with the company. The appointment is effective July 1.

The company is introducing a line of classic natural cheese that includes Cheese Curds, Natural Cheese Spreads, Mini Moon Wheels, and a Classic Cheese Sampler, with nine of the 10 products carrying the Proudly Wisconsin Cheese Badge of Honor.

Kash Rocheleau, who has served as chief financial officer since 2022, has been appointed CEO. The promotion comes as the company’s longtime CEO and founder, Thom King, moves into the new role of chief innovations officer.

Aaron Quick has spent an astounding 34 years perfecting his craft at Sartori’s Antigo Creamery. He is a graduate of the company’s renowned Master Cheesemaker apprenticeship program, achieving the prestigious certification after honing his skills at Sartori for decades.

The "I Scream for Yasso" campaign is intended to help people release their frustrations in a joyful way by screaming their "yassos off" for a delicious snack, both online and in person.

Company teamed up with Hampton Water Wine, Joel Gott Wines and sommelier André Hueston Mack to celebrate the start of summer with the brand’s award-winning cheeses expertly paired with equally exceptional wine.