Learn more from TCCA CEO Patrick Criteser about the company's rich history (founded in 1909), its award-winning cheddar cheese, its new Certified B Corp status and a Visitor's Center that annually welcomes more than 1 million visitors to "the House that Cheddar Built."  

Dairy consumption reaches new record.

Despite volume declines in several areas, dollar sales were strong in most every subcategory.

Frozen novelty sales are particularly enjoying robust strength. 

Despite a 3.3% decrease of unit sales, the milk category demonstrated strong strength, notching an increase of more than 7% to $15.32 billion for the 52 weeks ending Sept. 4, IRI data reports. Milk is king of the dairy category leader, followed by Cheese and Yogurt. 

Although the industry faces many challenges, there are exciting opportunities for future growth, according to the six dairy industry executives we queried. 

Serving those who most need it makes sense.

During the event, the family-owned company recalled the history of starting up its U.S. division in Port Washington, N.Y., on March 15, 1972, later moving operations to Hauppauge, N.Y., Islandia, N.Y., and then to Mason, Ohio. 

Ice cream sandwich manufacturer also relies heavily on its team members.

Ice cream sandwich processor continues to focus on what it does best.