Presented by Dairy West at the 2024 Dairy
West Annual Meeting, the awards celebrate farmers who exemplify excellence in milk production and
sustainable practices.
This accolade is a testament to the company’s commitment to anticipating the needs of its employees and making continuous improvements to its wellness offerings.
Howard Smith, president of Virginia Dare, was honored with the Flavor & Extract Manufacturers Association of the United States (FEMA)’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award.
The global event brings together cheesemakers, retailers, buyers and food commentators worldwide to judge more than 4,000 cheeses from over 40 countries.
November 10, 2023
Wisconsin cheese artisans grabbed 25% of all awards presented at the World Cheese Awards in Trondheim, Norway, in October, with Marieke Gouda of Thorp, Wis., earning the most awards of any United States competitor.
Aside from the 2023 Grand Master Cheesemaker Award for their Chocolate Mascarpone, Crave took home awards at the Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Products Contest across four categories.
August 14, 2023
Its Chocolate Mascarpone, which also took home the coveted award in 2022, again earned the prestigious title for its velvety texture and flavor.
Fourteen colleges and universities from the United States and France participated in the year’s contest.
April 24, 2017
The University of Tennessee was the big winner in the 95th Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest. University of Tennessee students Michael Luethker and Katie Magee claimed honors in the undergraduate and Graduate Student All Products categories.