Congrats to Leelanau Cheese Company for taking the Best in Show award at the 2007 American Cheese Society competition last week in Burlington, Vt. with their Aged Raclette. The entry beat out 1,200 cheeses to claim the prize. It was the largest field in U.S. history, representing a 27% increase in entries over last year. Leelanau Cheese Co. owners Anne … Read More
NAIDC Elects Board Members
The North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge (NAIDC) board of directors has elected four new board members and re-elected one incumbent board member. NAIDC manages and operates one national and four regional contests. The 2008 national contest will be held April 4-5, in Madison, Wis. Regional contest dates and locations include: Northeast, Nov. 8-10, 2007, Concord, N.H.; South, Nov. 15-17, 2007, … Read More
Nominations Taken for Leadership Award
Nominations are now being accepted by the Iowa State Dairy Association for the Ralph Keeling Leadership Award. Applications are due July 16, 2007. Nominations are open to educators, industry, and producers in the dairy field who have significantly contributed to the progress of Iowa’s dairy industry. The award, presented annually since 1967, is in honor of the late Ralph Keeling. … Read More
Dessert Expo is Heaven
If I could choose one expo to attend, none would appeal to me more than the fifth annual Great American Dessert Expo and Coffeefest. My two favorite things, dessert and coffe in one place! This year’s expo was held in Atlanta, Ga. on June 1-3 and is the nation’s first trade show dedicated exclusively to the huge dessert industry. Part … Read More
Cheese Store Winners
The winners of the Third Annual American Artisanal Treasure Awards, presented by the Cheese Store of Beverly Hills, have been announced. This star studded event was created by Norbert Wabnig, the proprietor of the store, which has been in operation since 1967 and hosted numerous Hollywood A-listers. “The American Artisanal Treasure Awards is my way of saying thank you to … Read More
Wisc. Shines at Cheese Contest
This is the latest of several releases I’ve posted on U.S. cheesemakers shining in competitions, both domestic and internationally. It leads me to believe – we have some pretty amazing cheesemakers in this country, and that’s something to be mighty proud of! Here, we learn more about the master craftsmen from Wisconsin. At the March 2007 United States Championship Cheese … Read More
US Cheesemakers Recognized at World Awards
More news about outstanding U.S. cheesemakers! This time its the results of the 2007 World Cheese Awards, judged in London last week. Fiscalini Cheese Co., Modesto, Calif. had a major victory with their Bandage Wrapped Extra mature cheddar. Click here to see all of the results. A variety of U.S. cheeses earned high praise — and medals — from judges … Read More
Cheesemakers Shine
The 2007 U.S. Cheese Championships, held in Wisconsin this month, has posted this year’s winning cheesemakers. Winners will be honored April 19, 2007, at a gala Awards Banquet during the Wisconsin Cheese Industry Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin. United States Champion New York cheddar, extra sharp Made by Ken Root McCadam Cheese Chateaugay, NY Champion Round Score: 99.1 First Runner-Up … Read More
Get Your SAMMY
Student athletes need to listen up and drink a little bit of milk while they’re at it. It’s time once again for the SAMMY competition.
Recognize The Best
You always see the awards at the show but there’s work to do long before we get there. Let’s start with nominations. It’s time to think about who should be nominated for the World Dairy Expo recognition awards.