U.S. House Passes Bill to Repeal COOL Law

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade obligations. tariffs on dairy products, dairy R-Kan., praised passage of House this week passed the “The amended COOL mea- stakeholders say. (See “WTO the House bill to repeal COOL INSIDE Country of Origin Labeling sure, which causes Canadian rules against U.S. COOL law; requirements for meat. (COOL) Amendments Act and Mexican livestock and dairy may face retaliation” “I am continuing to take sug- ✦ Export Tool Kit: ‘Giving 300-131. Introduced by House meat to be segregated from in the May 22, 2015, issue of gestions from my colleagues in the customer more Agriculture Committee Chair those of U.S. origin, is damaging Cheese Market News.) The the Senate for alternatives that reasons to shop U.S.’ K. Michael Conaway, R-Texas, to North America’s supply chain nations say they intend to meet our trade obligations,” the bill amends the Agricul- and is harmful to producers and seek more than $3 billion in Roberts says. “However, almost For details, see page 4. ture Marketing Act of 1946 to processors in all three coun- retaliatory sanctions against a month has passed since the ✦ Retail WATCH Exclusive: effectively repeal mandatory tries,” says a statement issued U.S. exports. WTO ruling was announced, Mifroma launches COOL requirements for beef, last week by Ed Fast, Canada’s Canada’s and Mexico’s gov- and repeal remains the surest Premium line, introduces pork and chicken. Minister of International Trade, ernments are asking the WTO way to protect the American Adopt-an-Alp program. The legislation, which was Gerry Ritz, Canada’s Minister for a special Dispute Settle- economy from retaliatory tar- For details, see page 5. introduced and approved in of Agriculture and Agri-Food, ment Body meeting to request iffs. We can sit here and let this the House Ag Committee last Ildefonso Guajardo Villarreal, retaliation rights against the happen, or we can move. Let’s ✦ GEA launches optimized month, comes on the heels of Mexico’s Secretary of Economy, United States, to take place get a move on.” new Group structure. threats of retaliation last week and Enrique Martínez y Mar- June 17. The International Dairy For details, see page 10. from Canada and Mexico. The tínez, Mexico’s Secretary of Following passage of the bill Foods Association (IDFA), countries say the U.S. COOL Agriculture. (See “Canada, to repeal COOL requirements which along with several dairy ✦ All things dairy celebrated requirements for beef and Mexico move to retaliate on for meat this week, Conaway and industry agricultural stake- nationwide in June. pork are discriminatory and a COOL” in last week’s issue of said he is thankful for the sup- holders is part of the COOL For details, see page 12. violation of U.S. international Cheese Market News.) port of his colleagues in pass- Reform Coalition, notes that First authorized in the ing the bipartisan bill that is a Canada already has issued a 2002 Farm Bill, COOL requires necessary targeted response to preliminary retaliation list information detailing where avoid retaliation from Canada targeting a broad spectrum Dairy industry stakeholders livestock were born, raised and and Mexico. The nations’ retal- of commodities and manufac- slaughtered. The World Trade iatory threat would extend far tured products, including dairy, testify on California pricing Organization (WTO) last month beyond the agriculture industry which would affect every state issued a fi nal ruling against and would hurt nearly every sec- in the United States. Mexico SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Food and Agriculture the U.S. COOL rule, saying tor of the U.S. economy, he adds. has not yet announced a pre- (CDFA) last week held a hearing on proposed changes to the state’s it violates U.S. international “(This bill) will prevent re- liminary retaliation list but Class 4b monthly milk price calculation. trade obligations and creates taliation and bring the U.S. back has implemented retaliatory CDFA Secretary Karen Ross called the hearing on the depart- an unfair advantage for U.S. into compliance, and I urge my tariffs in the past, which may ment’s own motion to consider adjustments to the pricing formula products. colleagues in the Senate to act be indicative of future tariff for Class 4b milk, used to make cheese. Two proposals on changes Under the WTO ruling, quickly on this urgent matter,” actions, IDFA adds. to the state’s milk pricing formula were submitted: one jointly by Canada and Mexico are entitled he says. The COOL Reform Coalition Western United Dairymen (WUD), Milk Producers Council (MPC) to retaliate against U.S. exports, U.S. Senate Agriculture earlier this week sent a letter and California Dairy Campaign, and another by the Dairy Institute of and that could include higher Committee Chair Pat Roberts, Turn to BILL, page 10 a California. (See “California processor, producer groups fi le proposals with CDFA on changes to milk pricing” in the May 22, 2015, issue of Cheese Market News.) At the hearing, dairy producers renewed their call for a more “fair” pricing structure for milk that would align California’s 4b price closer USDA increases forecasts CWT to continue to the Class III price in the federal milk marketing order (FMMO). export assistance In his testimony, Rob Vandenheuvel, general manager, MPC, notes for both exports, imports through 2018 that some might point to general U.S. dairy market trends as the source WASHINGTON — Based on gains in output per cow, U.S. milk of the volatility in producer profi tability over the past several years. production forecasts for both 2015 and 2016 are increased in ARLINGTON, Va. — The “While there is certainly a cyclical nature at play generally in the USDA’s “World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates” report board of directors of the Na- U.S. dairy industry, California’s dairy families have been realizing lower released this week. tional Milk Producers Feder- milk prices than our out-of-state colleagues,” Vandenheuvel says. “When USDA increased the 2015 milk production forecast by 100 ation (NMPF) this week voted competing with dairy industries in other states, whether that be for million pounds to 208.7 billion pounds, while the 2016 projection to continue Cooperatives animals and feed, our California producers are at a signifi cantly weaker was increased by 300 million pounds from last month’s report to Working Together (CWT), relative position than our competition. In addition to price alone, 213.9 billion pounds. the farmer-funded export another indicator of this is the comparison of California’s production USDA also increased its fat basis export forecast for 2015 on assistance program, through growth compares to the other states.” higher cheese exports. The skim solids exports forecast for both 2015 2018 at the current funding Vandenheuvel adds that the bottom line is that MPC and the Cali- and 2016 were raised on larger exports of nonfat dry milk (NDM). level of 4 cents per hundred- fornia dairy families it represents believe there is no justifi cation for Meanwhile, the forecast for fat basis imports was raised for both weight. NMPF developed the signifi cant gap it has seen between California’s Class 4b price and 2015 and 2016 on expectations of strong demand for imported cheese. and manages the 13-year-old the federal order Class III price. Butter, NDM and whey prices for 2015 were forecast lower on self-help program. a Turn to CALIFORNIA, page 10 Turn to USDA, page 10 a Turn to CWT, page 11 a © 2015 CHEESE MARKET NEWS® — This is Cheese Market News’ E-subscription and may not be forwarded to anyone other than the intended paid subscriber without the express permission of Cheese Market News (For more information, contact [email protected]) 2 CHEESE MARKET NEWS® — June 12, 2015 MARKET INDICATORS

Chicago Mercantile Exchange CHEESE FUTURES* for the week ending June 11, 2015 Cash prices for the week ended June 12, 2015 (Listings for each day by month, settling price and open interest) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday June 8 June 9 June 10 June 11 June 12 Fri., June 5 Mon., June 8 Tues., June 9 Wed., June 10 Thurs., June 11 JUN15 1.717 4,005 1.716 4,001 1.723 4,000 1.726 3,995 1.728 3,990 Cheese Barrels JUL15 1.758 3,330 1.781 3,333 1.820 3,327 1.819 3,338 1.821 3,344 Price $1.6375 $1.6725 $1.7100 $1.7550 $1.7225 AUG15 1.793 3,168 1.813 3,181 1.859 3,181 1.850 3,171 1.850 3,163 Change -1/2 +3 1/2 +3 3/4 +4 1/2 -3 1/4 SEP15 1.805 3,235 1.825 3,236 1.859 3,237 1.856 3,232 1.855 3,198 OCT15 1.808 2,776 1.820 2,776 1.855 2,769 1.856 2,784 1.860 2,791 Cheese 40-lb. block NOV15 1.818 2,939 1.829 2,939 1.862 2,943 1.860 2,945 1.862 2,951 Price DEC15 1.806 2,815 1.815 2,815 1.832 2,815 1.826 2,815 1.834 2,821 $1.7150 $1.7250 $1.7500 $1.7800 $1.7550 JAN16 1.763 520 1.763 520 1.778 530 1.778 530 1.775 530 Change NC +1 +2 1/2 +3 -2 1/2 FEB16 1.762 406 1.762 406 1.762 406 1.768 406 1.768 406 MAR16 1.762 383 1.762 383 1.766 383 1.766 383 1.765 383 Weekly average (June 8-12): Barrels: $1.6995(+.0130); 40-lb. Blocks: $1.7450(+.0080). APR16 1.763 295 1.756 298 1.756 298 1.755 301 1.755 303 Weekly ave. one year ago (June 9-13, 2014): Barrels: $1.9650; 40-lb. Blocks: $2.0420. MAY16 1.755 273 1.755 275 1.755 275 1.755 278 1.755 280 JUN16 1.758 274 1.755 283 1.755 283 1.755 286 1.755 288 Grade A NDM JUL16 1.772 94 1.772 94 1.772 94 1.772 94 1.772 94 $0.8875 $0.9000 $0.9200 $0.9200 $0.8975 AUG16 1.770 56 1.770 56 1.770 56 1.770 56 1.770 56 Price SEP16 1.770 48 1.770 48 1.770 48 1.770 48 1.770 48 Change +3/4 +1 1/4 +2 NC -2 1/4 Total Contracts Traded/ 337/24,753 212/24,798 322/24,782 Weekly average (June 8-12): Grade A: $0.9050(+.0205). Open Interest 146/24,780 311/24,781 Daily market prices are available by visiting CME’s online statistics sites at http://www.cmegroup.com. *Total Contracts Traded/Open Interest reﬂect additional months not included in this chart. Grade AA Butter Price $1.8600 $1.8600 $1.8600 $1.8825 $1.9000 Change -4 NC NC +2 1/4 +1 3/4 Weekly average (June 8-12): Grade AA: $1.8725(-.0690). DRY WHEY FUTURES* for the week ended June 11, 2015 Class II Cream (Major Northeast Cities): $2.3687(+.1127)–$2.5627(+.0773). (Listings for each day by month, settling price and open interest) Fri., June 5 Mon., June 8 Tues., June 9 Wed., June 10 Thurs., June 1 Sign up for our daily fax or e-mail service for just $104 a year. Call us at 608-288-9090. JUN15 41.50 717 42.00 704 42.23 704 42.23 693 42.50 692 JUL15 38.85 614 39.00 619 39.10 620 38.90 622 39.20 616 AUG15 36.90 575 36.90 575 36.90 576 36.90 576 37.00 573 SEP15 36.75 588 36.75 588 36.75 588 36.78 588 36.75 589 OCT15 36.20 567 36.20 567 36.20 567 35.60 568 35.60 569 NOV15 36.10 498 36.13 498 36.25 504 36.50 521 36.00 523 DEC15 36.00 482 36.13 482 36.03 491 35.10 503 35.10 503 Weekly Cold Storage Holdings June 8, 2015 JAN16 36.25 92 36.25 92 36.25 97 35.70 97 35.70 97 FEB16 37.00 77 37.00 77 37.00 79 36.50 84 36.50 84 On hand Week Change since June 1 Last Year MAR16 37.50 71 37.50 71 37.50 71 37.00 71 37.00 71 Monday Change Pounds Percent Pounds Change APR16 38.68 34 38.68 34 38.68 34 38.00 34 38.00 34 Butter 20,102 -361 -361 -2 22,015 -1,913 MAY16 40.00 30 40.00 30 39.88 30 39.20 30 39.20 30 JUN16 40.25 30 40.25 30 40.25 30 Cheese +773 +773 +1 +13,621 40.25 30 40.25 30 102,907 89,286 JUL16 41.98 18 41.98 18 41.98 18 41.98 18 41.98 18 (These data, which include government stocks and are reported in thousands of pounds, are based on reports from Total Contracts Traded/ a limited sample of cold storage centers across the country. This chart is designed to help the dairy industry see the Open Interest 51/4,465 37/4,457 52/4,481 81/4,507 56/4,501 trends in cold storage between the release of the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s monthly cold storage reports.) Daily market prices are available by visiting CME’s online statistics sites at http://www.cmegroup.com. *Total Contracts Traded/Open Interest reﬂect additional months not included in this chart.

CLASS III PRICE Dry Products* June 12, 2015 (Dollars per hundredweight, 3.5% butterfat test) YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 2009 10.78 9.31 10.44 10.78 9.84 9.97 9.97 11.20 12.11 12.82 14.08 14.98 NONFAT DRY MILK 2010 14.50 14.28 12.78 12.92 13.38 13.62 13.74 15.18 16.26 16.94 15.44 13.83 Central & East: low/medium heat $.8925(-3/4)-$1.0100(-2); 2011 13.48 17.00 19.40 16.87 16.52 19.11 21.39 21.67 19.07 18.03 19.07 18.77 mostly $.9100(-2)-$.9700. 2012 17.05 16.06 15.72 15.72 15.23 15.63 16.68 17.73 19.00 21.02 20.83 18.66 high heat $.9950(-5 1/2)-$1.2500. 2013 18.14 17.25 16.93 17.59 18.52 18.02 17.38 17.91 18.14 18.22 18.83 18.95 West: low/medium heat $.8375(-3/4)-$1.0000; 2014 21.15 23.35 23.33 24.31 22.57 21.36 21.60 22.25 24.60 23.82 21.94 17.82 mostly $.9250-$.9700. 2015 16.18 15.46 15.56 15.81 16.19 high heat $1.0125-$1.0800. Calif. manufacturing plants: extra grade/grade A weighted ave. $.9360(+.0017) based on 12,683,916 lbs.

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CDC investigation of Blue Bell complete; Listeria found in tests at Alabama plant

WASHINGTON — The Centers for Dis- positive for Listeria monocytogenes. ease Control and Prevention (CDC)this Additionally, a private lab test done on week announced that its investigation behalf of a man thought to have been of the multi-state outbreak of Listeria sickened with Listeria discovered a posi- monocytogenes illnesses linked to ice tive sample from ice cream produced at cream products from Texas-based Blue Blue Bell’s Alabama plant, according to Bell Creameries is completed. How- his attorney Bill Marler. ever, CDC notes that people still could Blue Bell Creameries released a continue to get sick because recalled statement this week saying the company products may still be in people’s freezers, has provided FDA a detailed list of cor- and consumers unaware of the recalls rective actions underway in response to could eat them. the agency’s inspection reports of its ice In its fi nal case count update, CDC cream production facilities. says there were no changes in the “We hope our efforts demonstrate For more information please visit www.devilletechnologies.com case count since its last update April the seriousness with which we are 21. A total of 10 people infected with taking this situation, as well as our CME FUTURES for the week ended June 11, 2015 strains of Listeria monocytogenes commitment to making sure we get this were reported from four states: one right,” says Paul Kruse, president and Class III Milk* from Arizona, fi ve from Kansas, one CEO, Blue Bell Creameries. “We are Fri., June 5 Mon., June 8 Tues., June 9 Wed., June 10 Thurs., June 11 from Oklahoma and three from Texas. committed to seeing this plan through JUN15 16.70 5,849 16.66 5,820 16.75 5,790 16.79 5,782 16.81 5,768 Illness onset dates ranged from Janu- and to working with the FDA each JUL15 16.91 4,498 17.14 4,519 17.52 4,588 17.48 4,571 17.51 4,585 AUG15 17.08 3,845 17.35 3,842 17.74 3,870 17.68 3,903 17.65 3,901 ary 2010 through January 2015. All 10 step of the way. Once Blue Bell, the SEP15 17.26 3,694 17.47 3,692 17.83 3,685 17.75 3,696 17.73 3,697 were hospitalized, and three deaths FDA and the applicable state regula- OCT15 17.21 3,280 17.41 3,280 17.71 3,278 17.71 3,284 17.69 3,286 NOV15 17.26 3,174 17.40 3,171 17.69 3,172 17.61 3,191 17.65 3,204 were reported in Kansas. tors agree we are ready to reintroduce DEC15 17.10 2,898 17.30 2,898 17.40 2,892 17.35 2,893 17.37 2,891 The cases were linked to ice cream products into commerce, we plan to JAN16 16.71 759 16.81 761 16.83 766 16.75 775 16.75 773 made in Blue Bell facilities in Texas and resume production with a phased-in FEB16 16.71 601 16.81 605 16.81 612 16.75 620 16.75 620 MAR16 16.75 563 16.80 567 16.80 566 16.77 566 16.77 566 Oklahoma. However, inspection reports selection of fl avors and sizes, expand- APR16 16.77 320 16.80 326 16.81 330 16.80 332 16.80 335 recently released by FDA indicate that ing only after our revised programs MAY16 16.77 288 16.80 297 16.80 298 16.79 301 16.79 304 an environmental sample taken at its fa- have demonstrated they are capable of JUN16 16.80 251 16.81 289 16.83 292 16.82 294 16.82 297 JUL16 16.90 70 16.90 70 16.90 70 16.86 72 16.86 72 cility in Sylacauga, Alabama, also tested ensuring product safety.” CMN AUG16 16.93 105 16.93 105 16.93 105 16.90 107 16.90 107 Total Contracts Traded/ Open Interest 471/30,550 438/30,597 995/30,669 561/30,746 608/30,765 Class IV Milk*

International Dairy Markets June 12, 2015 Fri., June 5 Mon., June 8 Tues., June 9 Wed., June 10 Thurs., June 11 JUN15 14.17 360 14.11 353 14.06 339 14.06 314 14.06 314 Western Europe JUL15 14.49 227 14.40 230 14.40 230 14.40 230 14.40 230 Butter: 82 percent butterfat $3,100-$3,450. AUG15 14.78 252 14.74 253 14.81 253 14.68 254 14.70 254 SEP15 15.05 181 14.95 183 14.95 183 14.93 183 14.90 184 Butteroil: 99 percent butterfat $3,725-$4,200. OCT15 15.22 163 15.19 166 15.17 166 15.00 166 15.00 166 Skim Milk Powder: 1.25 percent butterfat $1,875-$2,100. NOV15 15.50 200 15.39 200 15.39 200 15.20 200 15.20 200 Whole Milk Powder: 26 percent butterfat $2,550(-50)-$2,800. DEC15 15.23 243 15.21 247 15.21 247 15.03 254 15.03 254 JAN16 15.08 51 15.08 51 15.08 51 15.07 56 15.01 56 Whey Powder: Nonhygroscopic $900-$1,050(-50). FEB16 15.44 47 15.44 47 15.44 55 15.42 55 15.36 55 MAR16 15.56 46 15.56 46 15.56 56 15.56 56 15.55 56 Oceania APR16 16.06 41 16.06 41 16.06 41 16.00 51 16.00 51 Butter: 82 percent butterfat $2,550(-325)-$3,300(-200). Total Contracts Traded/ Cheddar Cheese: 39 percent maximum moisture $3,300-$3,600. Open Interest 106/2,044 34/2,049 63/2,065 82/2,079 3/2,080 Skim Milk Powder: 1.25 percent butterfat $1,900(-50)-$2,200. Whole Milk Powder: 26 percent butterfat $2,175(-100)-$2,400(-100). Cash-Settled NDM* Source: Dairy Market News. Prices reported in U.S. dollars per metric ton, F.O.B. port. To convert Fri., June 5 Mon., June 8 Tues., June 9 Wed., June 10 Thurs., June 11

to price per pound: divide price by 2,204.6 pounds. JUN15 92.80 894 93.03 894 93.50 895 93.75 894 94.03 894 JUL15 95.58 736 96.53 739 96.95 739 96.00 734 96.00 734 AUG15 98.73 641 99.00 641 100.00 646 98.50 647 98.50 647 SEP15 101.50 531 101.40 530 102.33 530 100.80 538 101.00 537 OCT15 104.00 495 104.00 495 104.50 495 102.43 492 102.43 492 NOV15 107.53 496 107.70 493 108.00 493 105.95 485 106.00 484 National Dairy Products Sales Report DEC15 108.50 483 109.00 483 109.00 483 107.00 485 107.00 485 For the week ended: JAN16 110.03 159 110.03 159 110.38 159 110.00 156 110.38 156 6/6/15 5/30/15 5/23/15 5/16/15 FEB16 114.00 123 114.00 123 114.85 126 114.00 128 114.25 133 MAR16 115.50 127 115.50 126 116.53 130 115.50 132 116.00 141 Cheese 40-lb. Blocks: APR16 120.00 108 120.00 108 120.00 108 120.00 114 120.75 120 Average price1 $1.6608 $1.6421 $1.6341 $1.6269 Total Contracts Traded/ Sales volume2 13,250,659 *14,114,316 13,621,228 13,662,398 Open Interest 149/5,036 32/5,034 40/5,047 133/5,052 41/5,075 Cheese 500-lb. Barrels: Average price1 $1.7509 $1.7431 $1.7436 $1.7456 Cash-Settled Butter* Adj. price to 38% moisture $1.6716 $1.6662 $1.6713 $1.6670 Sales volume2 9,602,714 10,746,337 9,023,123 9,847,401 Fri., June 5 Mon., June 8 Tues., June 9 Wed., June 10 Thurs., June 11 Moisture content 35.06 35.14 35.32 35.08 JUN15 194.98 949 192.30 956 193.00 953 192.73 953 192.00 951 Butter: JUL15 196.55 770 194.00 778 195.00 778 195.50 780 195.50 780 197.68 842 864 197.00 1 $1.9029 $1.9110 $1.9670 $1.8803 AUG15 195.93 864 198.00 866 197.25 866 Average price SEP15 198.60 818 197.00 819 197.00 819 197.00 821 197.00 821 2 Sales volume 4,639,809 2,477,258 3,162,469 4,104,811 OCT15 198.55 960 197.75 961 197.00 969 196.75 964 197.25 963 Nonfat Dry Milk: NOV15 197.75 886 195.00 894 195.00 906 194.00 907 194.00 912 Average price1 $0.9470 $0.9406 *$0.9479 $0.9562 DEC15 190.18 560 188.80 561 188.30 561 188.18 561 187.50 571 Sales volume2 22,594,394 *37,118,185 *20,203,613 *20,740,743 JAN16 181.00 112 181.00 112 181.00 112 181.00 121 180.75 121 FEB16 181.00 43 181.00 43 181.00 45 181.00 49 180.75 49 Dry Whey: MAR16 181.00 31 180.98 32 181.00 32 181.00 40 180.75 40 1 Average price $0.4369 *$0.4352 $0.4398 $0.4553 APR16 183.00 20 183.00 20 183.00 20 183.00 23 183.00 23 Sales volume2 5,994,829 *8,449,931 7,793,587 7,178,726 Total Contracts Traded/ Open Interest */Revised. 1/Prices weighted by volumes reported. 2/Sales as reported by participating manufacturers. 177/6,050 115/6,100 52/6,119 108/6,148 44/6,160 Daily market prices are available by visiting CME’s online statistics sites at http://www.cmegroup.com. Reported in pounds. More information is available by calling AMS at 202-720-4392. *Total Contracts Traded/Open Interest reﬂect additional months not included in this chart. DISCLAIMER: Cheese Market News® has made every effort to provide accurate current as well as historical market information. However, we do not guarantee the accuracy of these data and do not assume liability for errors or omissions. © 2015 CHEESE MARKET NEWS® — This is Cheese Market News’ E-subscription and may not be forwarded to anyone other than the intended paid subscriber without the express permission of Cheese Market News (For more information, contact [email protected]) 4 CHEESE MARKET NEWS® — June 12, 2015 EXPORT TOOL KIT CMN Exclusive!

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A new resource for U.S. rather complement it. It paves the way dairy end users built from the ground for suppliers to then tell their own stories. up, it focuses on the three pillars of If we do this correctly together as an U.S. capabilities: supply security, part- industry, consistently articulating our nership and growth. Within those is a value proposition and telling our story, it wealth of information demonstrating will help sustain our long-term success. U.S. knowledge and expertise on dairy It shouldn’t really be that hard. U.S. research, dairy’s role in diet and nutri- suppliers have concrete examples of Giving the customer tion, and ingredient functionality and investments made in education to learn applications. It also highlights areas about expectations in overseas markets, more reasons to shop U.S. of the U.S. industry that buyers might in personnel dedicated to international be unaware of, like sustainability and sales and service, in plant upgrades to There was a time not too long ago UHT milk — instead of merely trying food safety. manufacture to end user specifi cations, when a drought in New Zealand or rising to sell what they make. They are work- The site and a range of materials — sig- even in overseas offi ces. dairy demand in China or the removal of ing with end users to understand how nage, imagery, print resources — during The U.S. industry has made the leap the European Union’s milk quota system they are utilizing dairy products, and all interactions with customers, including in understanding the globally intercon- would have barely registered with U.S. then making processing and packaging trade shows and events like the USDEC nected nature of the today’s dairy market dairy farmers and manufacturers. Their adjustments to meet their needs. U.S. Dairy Business Conference held in and has committed to being a world sup- main concern, if any, would have been The industry has worked hard to Singapore in May, all share consistent plier. Now we need to own our own image whether any of that meant more dairy redefi ne itself as a consistent, customer- imagery, colors and feel. Consistency is and defi ne our own abilities rather than imports destined for the United States. centric global business partner. the watchword, which is why this is much letting the competition do it for us. CMN How times have changed. Yet, through all that work, negative more than a USDEC marketing initiative. Over the past decade or so, the U .S. myths recalling those times of casual The three pillars are not a USDEC Note: The U.S. Dairy Export Coun- dairy industry has transformed from an participation in world markets still linger. brand and not a slogan, but a precom- cil is primarily supported by Dairy inward-looking business with a decidedly That’s why in late 2013 the U.S. Dairy petitive message for the entire industry to Management Inc. through the producer defensive posture into the No. 3 global ex- Export Council (USDEC) began meeting disseminate in its relations with end users. checkoff that builds on collaborative porter, investing in people, processes and with its global marketing advisory group We need U.S. suppliers to go out and repeat industry partnerships with processors, products specifi cally for world markets. (representatives from eight U.S. dairy the same messaging, highlighting U.S. trading companies and others to build U.S. dairy manufacturers have begun suppliers) to develop a plan to put those resources, capabilities, quality, commit- global demand for U.S. dairy products. making the products that overseas misconceptions to rest once and for all. ment, investment in innovation, and other customers want — whole milk powder, The result — a communications ini- unique elements that the United States The views expressed by CMN’s guest low-spore powder, cheese for process- tiative answering the question “Why U.S. brings to the table. Providing a cohesive columnists are their own opinions ing, milk protein concentrate, high-spec Dairy?” — was rolled out this spring. This voice reinforces the U.S. dairy story. and do not necessarily refl ect those of whey protein concentrate and isolate, U.S. dairy story elevates a unifi ed, consis- If a dozen companies call on an over- Cheese Market News®. NEWS/BUSINESS Dairy Farmers of America responds to video depicting abuse on Colorado member farm FORT MORGAN, Colo. — Animal monitoring systems that live stream to the former employee recorded the inci- animals,” the Goederts say. “While we welfare activist group Mercy for Animals the internet to help deter abuse. dents of abuse over a two-month period. take full responsibility for the activities (MFA) recently released an undercover DFA, which released the same video “It is disheartening that groups on our dairy, we fi nd ourselves saddened video taken at Cactus-Acres Holsteins in earlier this week taking full responsibility like Mercy For Animals, which claim that these actions were not immediately Fort Morgan, Colorado, which depicts for its member farm, has issued a state- to have animal care and wellness at brought to our attention.” workers punching, kicking, beating and ment condemning the abuse but also heart, seek change through deceit and The Goederts, who milk approxi- stabbing cows. criticizing MFA’s tactics. misconception, rather than working with mately 2,500 cows and have more than MFA says its investigator reported DFA says offi cials from the Morgan the industry to proactively address their 30 employees, say they were shocked the abuses to Cactus Acres management County, Colorado, Sheriff’s Offi ce re- concerns,” DFA says. to learn of the allegations, particularly and quickly contacted local law enforce- cently contacted dairy owners Jim and DFA adds that in some states, secretly because they utilize a video monitoring ment authorities, presenting them with Marie Goedert to discuss the video they recording footage on farms is a crime system on their dairy and had already a detailed complaint and the undercover received from a former employee of the and says it is planning to work with the terminated several employees over video footage. dairy, who turned out to be working Goederts to take legal action. DFA en- concerns about poor performance and Cactus-Acres Holsteins is a member undercover for MFA. courages anyone who witnesses animal animal mistreatment in the preceding of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), and “When the Goederts viewed the abuse to report it immediately and has weeks. MFA says it is calling on DFA to immedi- video, they immediately disciplined the begun a social media campaign utilizing DFA says a third-party audit of ately adopt meaningful animal welfare employees involved,” DFA’s statement #ReportNotRecord. Cactus-Acres Holsteins has been com- requirements and oversight for all its says. “Many had already been terminated Jim and Marie Goedert also released pleted by Validus as part of the National member farms, including implement- due to concerns about animal mistreat- a statement saying they will not tolerate Dairy Farmers Assuring Responsible ing a zero-tolerance policy for kicking, ment. The family also is fully cooperating any mistreatment and are reviewing Management (FARM) Program’s Wil- punching and stabbing cows; requiring with authorities and intends to press their existing monitoring and employee ful Animal Mistreatment Protocol. suppliers to prohibit practices such as tail charges against the people mistreating training protocols to determine where Based on the results of the investiga- docking; requiring suppliers to provide their animals.” changes need to be made to prevent tive audit, Cactus-Acres Holsteins has a safe, clean and sanitary environment DFA says when animal abuse is future incidents from occurring. been placed on probationary status for cattle; requiring third-party audits to witnessed, “it should be immediately “We take great pride in our family pending the successful completion ensure compliance; and installing video reported, not recorded,” and notes that farm and in the care we provide to our of a corrective action plan. CMN © 2015 CHEESE MARKET NEWS® — This is Cheese Market News’ E-subscription and may not be forwarded to anyone other than the intended paid subscriber without the express permission of Cheese Market News (For more information, contact [email protected]) June 12, 2015 — CHEESE MARKET NEWS® 5 CHEESE MARKET NEWS® Retail WATC H NEWS & MARKETING IDEAS TO HELP SELL MORE CHEESE Mifroma launches Premium line, introduces Adopt-an-Alp program

By Kate Sander other dairy-related plants throughout the country as well. BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — Cheeses Gruyere is the company’s biggest from Switzerland are highly acclaimed seller, followed by Switzerland Swiss, at nearly every international cheese a milder pasteurized, rindless square competition, but they haven’t necessarily Swiss block cheese. The company’s been well known by U.S. consumers. Set- traditional Emmentaler is a distinctive ting out to change that, though, has been raw milk cheese made in 200-pound Mifroma USA, a division of M-Industry wheels and cave aged for at least four USA Inc. and a subsidiary of Migros, months. Switzerland’s largest food retail chain. The company’s Gruyere is available This year, Mifroma USA, which at three different ages: mild, traditional has solidifi ed its role as an importer Gruyere; Reserve, which is aged eight of Switzerland-produced cheeses, is months; and Cavern Reserve, which is further expanding its presence in the aged a minimum of 11 months in the Photo courtesy of Mifroma USA U.S. market. The company is taking a company’s cave. The cave is one area that PREMIUM CHEESES FROM SWITZERLAND — Heida is one of 14 cheeses made in two-prong approach: the addition of a sets Mifroma apart from others, Schilt Switzerland that Mifroma USA, in conjunction with distributor Atalanta, is bringing to the high-end specialty cheese line marketed notes. Built into the side of a hill, the United States as part of its new Mifroma Premium line. in conjunction with distributor Atalanta naturally climate-controlled, state-of- and an Adopt-an-Alp program that allows the-art cave can age more than 120,000 retailers and consumers to get up close wheels of cheese at a time, he says. “With the addition of the Mifroma and personal with seasonal high-end These cheeses will be joined by the Premium division, we are going to be cheesemakers in the Alps. new line of specialty cheeses that will able to offer high end, exclusive spe- “We want debut later this month at the Specialty cialty cheeses which will represent all to showcase the Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food regions and all milks from Switzerland. big variety of cheeses “We’ve only begun Show in New York. The line, to be mar- Additionally, we will be offering three our fi fth year keted as Mifroma Premium, represents different types of butters, made in a this small country a range of the fi nest artisan cheeses small dairy in the Jura Mountains,” has to offer.” in the United States, made across Switzerland, according to Schilt adds. Caroline Hostettler, a specialty cheese Schilt notes that while Mifroma and we’ve established expert who, in addition to operating her USA sets itself apart from other import- Caroline Hostettler ourselves quite well. own company, Quality Cheese, recently ers as being the authority on cheeses MIFROMA USA That’s something we joined the Mifroma USA team to lead from Switzerland, as that is the only specialty cheese ventures. country whose cheeses it represents, want to continue. Each Mifroma Premium cheese re- the company also does not have a large be more excited to be working hand in We’ve built fl ects a piece of Switzerland’s history, sales staff. To grow its presence, the hand with them to take it to the next terrain and food traditions, according company added Hostettler and Alan level,” says John Rodger, vice president our traditional business to Hostettler, who personally selected J. Baca, who joined the team as East of the Cheese & Specialty Deli Division fi rst, and now each of the cheeses. The cheeses, which Coast regional sales manager effective at Atalanta. include cow’s milk and sheep’s milk June 1. Baca brings with him a large Atalanta’s launch of the Mifroma we’re expanding.” cheeses, are the result of centuries of amount of experience in the imported line will coincide with an advertising artisan knowledge and skills married cheese business. campaign in trade and consumer publi- Paul Schilt with the most modern quality control In addition, teaming with Atalanta cations to promote the line. MIFROMA USA and production technologies, she says. to be the exclusive importer of Mifroma Meanwhile, Mifroma USA’s inaugural The lush pastures and mountainous Premium cheeses will make the line im- Adopt-an-Alp program will run from terrain of Switzerland are ideal for the mediately available nationally. Atalanta, now, early summer — when farmers “We’ve only begun our fi fth year in free-ranging herds that produce the which celebrates its 70th anniversary and families in Switzerland together the United States, and we’ve established milk used to make these specialties, this year, is a third-generation family- with their animal fl ocks move up to ourselves quite well,” says Paul Schilt, she adds. operated business which has grown to higher elevations — until the end of executive vice president, Mifroma USA. Most of the 14 cheeses making up become the largest privately held food the Alp season, sometime in the fall. “That’s something we want to continue. the Mifroma Premium line are crafted importer in the United States, special- The program exposes specialty cheese We’ve built our traditional business fi rst, by one single dairy, and some carry the izing in imported cheese, charcuterie, shops, chefs and, eventually, the end and now we’re expanding.” AOP label, meaning the cheese cannot grocery and seafood products and brand consumer to Alpage cheeses: cheeses Mifroma USA offers a number of be produced elsewhere. marketing. that are made throughout the summer Switzerland-produced cheeses including “While many of these cheeses are Atalanta executives are enthusiastic months only, right at the place at which Gruyere, Emmentaler, Appenzeller, and traditional and mainstream in Switzer- about teaming with Mifroma USA. the animals graze and live, from the milk many others. Parent company Migros’ land, they’re not necessarily in the U.S. “Mifroma has done an excellent job in of these animals exclusively. main cheese plant is in the western — we’re trying to fi ll a niche market the last four years to create and establish All these cheeses, no matter what Alp part of Switzerland, and it operates here,” Schilt says. their Premium brand and we cannot Turn to MIFROMA, page 7 a

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© 2015 CHEESE MARKET NEWS® — This is Cheese Market News’ E-subscription and may not be forwarded to anyone other than the intended paid subscriber without the express permission of Cheese Market News (For more information, contact [email protected]) 6 CHEESE MARKET NEWS® — June 12, 2015 RETAIL ROUND-UP Valley Ford Cheese, Pennyroyal Farm win top honors at California State Fair contest

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Estero Gold Silver: DairyStar, Tulare, California, • Soft Cheese Gold: Joseph Farms, Atwater, Cali- Reserve, made by Valley Ford Cheese nonfat cottage cheese. Gold/Best of Division (cow): Cali- fornia, part-skim Mozzarella. Co., Valley Ford, California, and Boont Bronze: Humboldt Creamery, For- fornia Dairies Inc., Visalia, California, Gold: Karoun Dairies/Queso Del Corners Reserve, made by Pennyroyal tuna, California, organic lowfat cottage Neufchatel Cheese. Valle, San Fernando, California, Panela Farm, Boonville, California, were cheese. Gold/Best of Division (goat): Cypress Cheese. awarded “Best of Show” in the cow Bronze: DairyStar, Tulare, California, Grove Chèvre, Arcata, California, Purple Gold: Marin French Cheese, Peta- and goat categories, respectively, at organic lowfat cottage cheese. Haze. luma, California, Triple Creme Brie. this year’s California State Fair Cheese Bronze: DairyStar, Tulare, California, Gold: Cowgirl Creamery, Point Reyes Gold: Marin French Cheese, Peta- Competition. natural 4-percent cottage cheese. Station, California, Inverness. luma, California, Petite Creme. Judging took place May 20, and the Bronze: DairyStar, Tulare, California, Gold: Laura Chenel’s Chèvre, So- Gold: Marin French Cheese, Peta- Best of Show and Best of Division winners organic 4-percent cottage cheese. noma, California, Honey fl avored log. luma, California, Triple Creme Brie will be featured at a gold medal tasting • Cultured Cheese Gold: Laura Chenel’s Chèvre, So- with Truffl es. event at Cal Expo later this summer. Gold/Best of Division: DairyStar, noma, California, Pineapple log. Gold: Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Cheeses scoring 95 percent or more Tulare, California, Kefi r. Gold: Nicasio Valley Cheese Co., Nica- Co., Point Reyes Station, California, received a gold medal; entries scoring Silver: Dairy Goddess Farmstead sio Valley, California, Foggy Morning. Original Blue. 90-94 percent received a silver, and those Cheese, Lemoore, California, Naked. Gold: Nicasio Valley Cheese Co., Nica- Gold: Queso Salazar, Brentwood, scoring 84-89 percent were awarded a Silver: DairyStar, Tulare, California, sio Valley, California, Nicasio Square. California, Mozzarella. bronze medal. Cream Fraiche. Silver: California Dairies Inc., Visalia, Silver: Cowgirl Creamery, Point Following are the medalists in each Silver: Orland Farmstead Creamery, California, Cream Cheese. Reyes Station, California, Pierce Point. category: Orland, California, Fromage Blanc. Silver: Cypress Grove Chèvre, Arcata, Silver: Cypress Grove Chèvre, Arcata, • Cottage Cheese Silver: Sierra Nevada Cheese Co., California, Ms. Natural. California, Bermuda Triangle. Gold/Best of Division: Crystal Willows, California, Organic Crème Silver: Cypress Grove Chèvre, Arcata, Silver: Cypress Grove Chèvre, Arcata, Creamery, Modesto, California, lowfat Fraiche. California, PsycheDillic. California, Truffl e Tremor. cottage cheese. Bronze: Dairy Goddess Farmstead Silver: Cypress Grove Chèvre, Arcata, Silver: Cypress Grove Chèvre, Arcata, Silver: DairyStar, Tulare, California, Cheese, Lemoore, California, The Valley. California, Sgt. Pepper. California, Truffl e Tremor Mini. natural lowfat cottage cheese. Bronze: Dairy Goddess Farmstead Silver: Cypress Grove Chèvre, Arcata, Silver: Dairy Goddess Farmstead Silver: DairyStar, Tulare, California, Cheese, Lemoore, California, Bliss - California, Herbs de Humboldt. Cheese, Lemoore, California, Dairy 4-percent cottage cheese. Fromage Blanc. Silver: Di Stefano Cheese, Pomona, Goddess Herbed Cheese Curd. Silver: DairyStar, Tulare, California, Bronze: Karoun Dairies Inc., San California, Burrata. Silver: Karoun Dairies Inc., San Fer- lowfat cottage cheese. Fernando, California, Kefi r Cheese. Silver: Nicasio Valley Cheese Co., nando, California, String Cheese - mari- Silver: DairyStar, Tulare, California, Bronze: Marin French Cheese, Peta- Nicasio Valley, California, Foggy Morn- nated with olive oil, garlic and herbs. large curd cottage cheese. luma, California, Jalapeño Quark. ing with Garlic and Basil. Silver: Karoun Dairies Inc., San Silver: DairyStar, Tulare, California, Bronze: Sierra Nevada Cheese Co., Silver: Redwood Hill Farm, Sebasto- Fernando, California, Village Cheese. organic nonfat cottage cheese. Willows, California, Crème Kefi r. pol, California, Raw Milk Feta. Silver: Marin French Cheese, Peta- Silver: Green Valley Organics, Sebas- luma, California, Traditional Brie. topol, California, Lactose Free Cream Silver: Orland Farmstead Creamery, Cheese. Orland, California, Queso Fresco with Silver: Sierra Nevada Cheese Co., Jalapeños. Willows, California, Gina Marie Cream Silver: Queso Salazar, Brentwood, Cheese. California, Fresco. Bronze: Cypress Grove Chèvre, Ar- Silver: Queso Salazar, Brentwood, Quality cata, California, Fromage Blanc. California, Panela. Bronze: Karoun Dairies Inc., San Bronze: Karoun Dairies Inc., San You Can Trust. Fernando, California, Feta Cheese - fl a- Fernando, California, String Cheese. vor added. Bronze: Karoun Dairies Inc., San Innovation Bronze: Laura Chenel’s Chèvre, So- Fernando, California, Goat Cheese. noma, California, Chef’s Chèvre. Bronze: Marin French Cheese, Peta- You Can Taste. Bronze: Laura Chenel’s Chèvre, luma, California, Supreme. Celebrating Successful Sonoma, California, Plain log. Bronze: Marin French Cheese, Peta- Partnerships for 60 Years! Bronze: Laura Chenel’s Chèvre, luma, California, Camembert. Sonoma, California, Crushed Olives Bronze: Marin French Cheese, Peta- Introducing our fl avored log. luma, California, Rustic Camembert. Newly Expanded Bronze: Laura Chenel’s Chèvre, So- Bronze: Marin French Cheese, Peta- Glacier Ridge FarmsTM Line: noma, California, Cabecou marinated luma, California, Triple Creme Brie. • Handcrafted In America’s Dairyland in herbs. Bronze: Marin French Cheese, Peta- • Naturally Smoked Cheeses Bronze: Pennyroyal Farm, Boonville, luma, California, Triple Creme washed- • Gourmet Spreadable Cheeses & Dips • Smokey Bars/Snack Wedges California, Laychee. rind Schloss. • Variety of Flavors Bronze: Pennyroyal Farm, Boonville, Bronze: Pennyroyal Farm, Boonville, FOODSERVICE California, Pepper Moldunes. California, Boonter’s Blue. In Perfect Shape For a Growing Industry Bronze: Point Reyes Farmstead Bronze: Redwood Hill Farm, Sebas- ■ Creative blend of vision and flexibility Cheese Co., Point Reyes Station, Cali- topol, California, Terra. ■ Unique product offerings ■ Naturally smoked cheeses tailored to fit every fornia, Fresh Mozzarella. Bronze: Redwood Hill Farm, Sebas- SQF Level 3 Certified packaging configuration This certification ensures our Bronze: Redwood Hill Farm, Sebas- topol, California, Bucheret. customers that our cheese products ■ Extensive single serving/portion-controlled sizes have been produced and handled in topol, California, Traditional Chèvre. • Semi-Hard Cheese accordance with the highest standards PRIVATE LABEL Bronze: Sierra Nevada Cheese Co., Gold/Best of Division (cow): Fis- set by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI). Build Your Brand With Quality You Can Trust ■ Expansive array of custom formulations Willows, California, Tre Belle Donne calini Farmstead Cheese, Modesto, ■ Innovative packaging solutions Sheep & Goat Feta. California, Bandage Wrapped Cheddar. ■ Ability to drive new sales • Semi-soft Cheese Gold/Best of Division (sheep): RETAIL HOUSE BRANDS Gold/Best of Division (cow): Marin Barinaga Ranch, Marshall, California, Diversify Your Product Portfolio With Our Proven Winners French Cheese, Petaluma, California, Baserri. ■ Unique flavor profiles Petite Supreme. Gold: Bear Flag Brand/Vella Cheese ■ Market versatility to maximize sales performance ■ Price competitiveness & in-store support Gold/Best of Division (goat): Cypress Co., Sonoma, California, Monterey Jack. ■ Low minimum order quantities Grove Chèvre, Arcata, California, Hum- Gold: Karoun Dairies Inc., San Fer- Call us today for details: boldt Fog Mini. nando, California, Cultured Cheese. 2819 County Road F • Blue Mounds, WI 53517 Gold: Cowgirl Creamery, Point Reyes Gold: Petaluma Creamery, Petaluma, Ph: (608) 437-5598 • Fax: (608) 437-8850 [email protected] • www.dairyfoodusa.com Station, California, Mt Tam. California, White Cheddar. Gold: Joseph Farms, Atwater, Cali- For more information please visit www.dairyfoodusa.com fornia, whole milk Mozzarella. Turn to CONTEST, page 8 a © 2015 CHEESE MARKET NEWS® — This is Cheese Market News’ E-subscription and may not be forwarded to anyone other than the intended paid subscriber without the express permission of Cheese Market News (For more information, contact [email protected]) RETAILING PERSPECTIVES June 12, 2015 — CHEESE MARKET NEWS® 7 MIFROMA hoping to play a role in preventing these cheeses’ extinction. Continued from page 5 The Adopt-an-Alp program specifi - cally works by inviting retailers to adopt they were crafted on, are high-quality, their Alp of choice and witness the unique and full of character, Hostettler production of these fi ne cheeses dur- says. ing the summer months via blogs and However, because it’s such a diffi cult other updates. The retailer commits to way of life, the centuries’ old tradition of buy a certain quantity (a minimum of Transhumance — as the move up to the 10 wheels — usually between 10 and Alps is called — is slowly but steadily 15 pounds each) which will ensure an decreasing. exclusive on their Alp cheeses for the While the notion of families headed fourth quarter. into the mountains with their animals Mifroma USA has made great inroads to make cheese is romantic, in reality in specialty stores and high-end foodser- it’s a lot of hard work and “at the end of vice such as hotel restaurants, Schilt the day, they still have to pay their bills,” says. The new products it is launching Hostettler says. this summer will only enhance the vis- By shedding light onto the tough ibility of Switzerland’s cheeses in the circumstances of alpine life and work, by United States. making people understand the value of “We want to showcase the big Photo courtesy of Mifroma USA these truly artisan products and fi nally variety of cheeses this small country ADOPT-AN-ALP — Sbrinz from Alp Bleiki ages in a high-moisture cellar. The cheese will by buying Alpage cheeses, Hostettler is has to offer,” Hostettler adds. CMN be available this fall in the United States as part of Mifroma USA’s Adopt-an-Alp program.

Crystal Farms to launch new Bacon Cheddar product

LAKE MILLS, Wis. — Crystal Farms showcased its new combination of two things Americans love — bacon and Cheddar — at the International Dairy- Deli-Bakery show in Atlanta this week. The company’s new Bacon Cheddar, to be launched in mid-August, will be L’ETIVAZ AOP SENIOR available in 6-ounce chunks and 6-ounce Private Collection LE BON DU JURA sliced packages. SPALEN Crystal Farms notes the product is being introduced at a time when bacon MILCHZAPFE is booming — the average American consumes 18 pounds of bacon annually. GLARNER ALPKÄSE AOP GREEN FAIRY The bacon and cheese ﬂ avor combina- CRESTA HEIDA tion continues to gain prevalence in FORMAGGIO food subcategories across the store, the D’ALPE PIORA AOP company adds. “Bacon is everywhere. It’s in ice HOP ON TOP cream, gum and celebrated in festivals. Through consumer research, we ar- CEWETIE rived at the perfect ratio of bacon and CHAPEL HILL CH Cheddar. We expect consumers will love SPITZEBÄRG GOAT the mild, creamy white Cheddar that is complemented perfectly by the real bacon in every bite,” says Katie Egan, senior brand manager, Crystal Farms. For more information on the of- ficial launch in August, visit www. crystalfarmscheese.com. CMN

Organic Valley offers Kickapoo Blue in 4-ounce wedge WE CLIMB TO NEW HEIGHTS LA FARGE, Wis. — Organic Valley has introduced a new 4-ounce wedge MIFROMA PREMIUM size for its Kickapoo Blue cheese, is a line of only the finest cheeses made in Switzerland. We have sourced which also is available in 4-ounce cheeses from all regions, of all milks and types. Cheeses that reflect craftmanship through taste crumbles. and texture. Cheeses that show character and tell a story. You will happily listen. The blue-ribbon-winning cheese is a richly marbled, crumbly and young Blue that can be paired with apples, walnuts and red wine, Organic Valley says. It is made with pasture-raised milk from Cheeses from Switzerland. family farms in Wisconsin. Switzerland. Naturally. www.cheesesfromswitzerland.com For more information, visit www.organicvalley.coop. CMN For more information please visit www.cheesesfromswitzerland.com © 2015 CHEESE MARKET NEWS® — This is Cheese Market News’ E-subscription and may not be forwarded to anyone other than the intended paid subscriber without the express permission of Cheese Market News (For more information, contact [email protected]) 8 CHEESE MARKET NEWS® — June 12, 2015 THE CHEESE TABLE

CONTEST California, Pepper Jack. California, Caciocavallo. Bronze: Joseph Farms, Atwater, Gold: Pedrozo Dairy and Cheese Co., Emmi Roth USA Continued from page 6 California, Marbled Jack. Orland, California, Black Butte Reserve. offers new Bronze: Nicasio Valley Cheese Co., Silver: Karoun Dairies/Queso Del shredded blends Gold: Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese Nicasio Valley, California, Nicasio Re- Valle, San Fernando, California, hard Co., Point Reyes Station, California, serve. cow’s milk cheese. for foodservice Toma. Bronze: Pedrozo Dairy and Cheese Silver: Pedrozo Dairy and Cheese Gold: Sierra Nevada Cheese Co., Wil- Co., Orland, California, Northern Gold. Co., Orland, California, Sweet Italian MONROE, Wis. — Emmi Roth USA lows, California, Graziers Raw Medium Bronze: Pennyroyal Farm, Boonville, Red Pepper. recently launched a new line of Roth Cheddar. California, Boont Corners 2-Month. Silver: Rumiano Cheese Co., Cres- Ultimate Shredded Cheese Blends for Silver: Fiscalini Farmstead Cheese, Bronze: Petaluma Creamery, Peta- cent City, California, Dry Jack. foodservice. The new line is available Modesto, California, Cheddar. luma, California, Yellow Cheddar. Silver: Rumiano Cheese Co., Cres- in 5-pound bags for foodservice and fea- Silver: Petaluma Creamery, Peta- Bronze: Petaluma Creamery, Petalu- cent City, California, Pepato Dry Jack. tures three varieties of chef-selected luma, California, Colby Jack. ma, California, part-skim low-moisture Bronze: Pedrozo Dairy and Cheese blends of award-winning Roth cheeses. Silver: Queso Salazar, Brentwood, Mozzarella. Co., Orland, California, Garlic and Herb. Ultimate Mac & Cheese is a mixture California, Oaxaca. Bronze: Rumiano Family Organic, • California Originals of Grand Cru, Havarti and Sharp Cheddar Silver: Sierra Nevada Cheese Co., Crescent City, California, Pepper Jack. Gold/Best of Division: Cowgirl that melts easily and is ideal for signature Willows, California, Graziers Raw Bronze: Rumiano Family Organic, Creamery, Point Reyes Station, Califor- mac and cheese or gratin dishes, as well as Monterey Jack. Crescent City, California, Mild Ched- nia, Red Hawk. burgers, grilled cheese, salads and soups. Silver: Valley Ford Cheese Co., Valley dar. Gold: Fiscalini Farmstead Cheese, Ultimate Flatbread is a blend featur- Ford, California, Estero Gold. Bronze: Rumiano Family Organic, Modesto, California, Lionza. ing the Alpine- and Italian-style cheeses Silver: Rumiano Family Organic, Crescent City, California, Smoked Moz- Gold: Fiscalini Farmstead Cheese, Grand Cru, Mild Provolone and Fontiago. Crescent City, California, Colby. zarella. Modesto, California, San Joaquin Gold. This blend is suggested as a pizza or Bronze: Bear Flag Brand/Vella Bronze: Sierra Nevada Cheese Co., Gold: Nicasio Valley Cheese Co., Nica- fl atbread topper and also is ideal for Cheese Co., Sonoma, California, Mon- Willows, California, Caprae Raw Milk sio Valley, California, San Geronimo. panini, pasta and risotto. terey Jack. Cheddar. Silver: Cypress Grove Chèvre, Arcata, Ultimate Firehouse features a blend Bronze: Bear Flag Brand/Vella Bronze: Valley Ford Cheese Co., Valley California, Humboldt Fog. of Grand Cru, 3 Chile Pepper Gouda and Cheese Co., Sonoma, California, Daisy Ford, California, Highway 1. Silver: Point Reyes Farmstead Smoked Fontina. Emmi Roth USA says Cheddar. • Hard Cheese Cheese Co., Point Reyes Station, Cali- the smoky and spicy undertones make Bronze: Joseph Farms, Atwater, Gold/Best of Division/Best of Show fornia, Bay Blue. this blend ideal for quesadillas, grilled California, Monterey Jack. (cow): Valley Ford Cheese Co., Valley Bronze: Laura Chenel’s Chèvre, So- cheese, pasta, pizza, chili and more. Bronze: Joseph Farms, Atwater, Ford, California, Estero Gold Reserve. noma, California, Spicy Cabecou with Claire Menck, corporate chef at California, Mild Cheddar. Gold/Best of Division/Best of Show jalapeño fl avored olive oil. Emmi Roth USA, has developed a col- Bronze: Joseph Farms, Atwater, (goat): Pennyroyal Farm, Boonville, Bronze: Orland Farmstead Cream- lection of recipes featuring the new California, Medium Cheddar. California, Boont Corners Reserve. ery, Orland, California, Ricottage blends that are available at www. Bronze: Joseph Farms, Atwater, Gold: Di Stefano Cheese, Pomona, with garlic and dill. CMN emmirothfoodservice.com. CMN Coach Farms celebrates 30th anniversary Our Expertise in World Dairy with new Hudson Valley Truffl e goat cheese Markets Makes MCT Your Global PINE PLAINS, N.Y. — Coach Farm Coach Farm says by entering on the is celebrating 30 years of traditional its Facebook page, fi ve winners will be Partner for Successful Results French farmstead cheesemaking chosen at random on June 22 to receive 3/52#).'!.$,/')34)# with a new Hudson Valley Truffl e goat a 2-pound wheel. 3%26)#%3 cheese. Hudson Valley Truffle will be According to Coach Farm, Hudson available for distribution in 2-pound Could you use assistance in Valley Truffl e reaches its peak after being wheels with a suggested retail price of managing your supply chain? hand turned and aged four weeks inside $17.50 per pound. For more informa-

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USDA to $0.505-$0.535. The butter price range CALIFORNIA to whey protein concentrate. This is for 2016 was narrowed to $1.720-$1.850 today’s market reality, and California’s Continued from page 1 Continued from page 1 and the cheese forecast was unchanged 4b formula should refl ect this.” at $1.610-$1.710. In Dairy Institute’s post-hearing relatively abundant supplies. The butter The Class III price forecast for 2015 “That is why MPC and our fellow brief, Schiek notes whey product prices forecast was lowered from $1.810-$1.890 was raised on stronger cheese prices to producer organizations and cooperative are heavily infl uenced by global supply per pound in last month’s report to $16.15-$16.55 per hundredweight, up have strongly supported the secretary’s and demand conditions because the U.S. $1.800-$1.870 in this month’s report. The from $16.05-$16.55 in last month’s report, decision to focus solely on the Class 4b exports such a signifi cant portion of its NDM forecast price for 2015 was lowered but on lower whey prices 2016’s forecast formula in considering price adjust- fi nished whey products. from $1.025-$1.065 to $1.005-$1.045. The was reduced by 5 cents to $16.15-$17.15. ments in this hearing,” he says. “The importance of the proposal dry whey forecast was lowered from Class IV prices for 2015 and 2016 were Meanwhile, cheesemakers say set- that Dairy Institute put forward at the $0.475-$0.505 to $0.465-$0.485. lowered on weaker product prices. The ting milk prices at the level producers hearing is that it bases the contribution Meanwhile, the cheese price fore- 2015 Class IV price forecast was lowered to are proposing would force small cheese of whey to the Class 4b milk price on cast was raised from$1.615-$1.665 to $14.20-$14.70, down from $14.35-$14.95, plants out of business, stifl e investment products that are actually made by the $1.635-$1.675 on strong demand. and in 2016 it’s forecast at $15.40-$16.50, in plant capacity and reduce demand California cheese plants that process The NDM and whey price forecasts down 20 cents from last month. for milk while increasing supply. whey,” he says. “While the existing dry were reduced for 2016 as well. The NDM The all-milk price is forecast In addition to testimony presented whey price scale may have a history, it is forecast was lowered to $1.195-$1.265 for $17.15-$17.55 in 2015 and at the hearing, in a post-hearing brief, largely ad hoc and does not relate well while the dry whey forecast was lowered $17.45-$18.45 for 2016. CMN Dairy Institute of California Economist to the price of whey products made in William A. Schiek notes that the insti- California.” GEA launches optimized new Group structure tute believes any impact of its proposal Similarly, the producer proposal, on whey prices and whey market dynam- based as it is on the FMMO other solids DÜSSELDORF, Germany — GEA has enable GEA to generate substantial ics will be negligible. end-product price formula, might have launched an optimized new Group savings while supporting further growth. The Dairy Institute is calling for a a history and the federal orders may structure developed as part of its “Fit for “The new structure is designed to major shift in the “whey scale” used have some experience with it, but such 2020” initiative, marking a fundamen- help us develop from a very good to an in the state’s 4b milk pricing formula. experience and history is of little value if tal shift both in its internal structure outstanding company based on a simpli- “We’re proposing that California it does not represent the whey products and organization and in its external fi ed, harmonized and more streamlined update its whey scale in the 4b formula produced in California, Schiek adds. customer relations, the company says. organization,” says Jürg Oleas, CEO, GEA. to refl ect today’s market realities,” says “What is clear from testimony at the Starting immediately, the Group is “This means the maximum possible focus Rachel Kaldor, executive director of the hearing is that very few cheese plants bundling and reporting the develop- within each unit, with clearly defi ned Dairy Institute of California. have whey revenue that is in direct ment and manufacturing of products responsibilities in terms of applications, “The current scale is based on the proportion to the dry whey price,” he and the provision of process solutions in products, technologies and services.” price of ‘dry whey,’ which is completely says. “What is also true is that the cor- two new business areas — “Equipment” GEA notes the most visible indica- out of step with today’s market,” Kaldor relation between dry whey has become and “Solutions.” The new bundling into tion of the changes is the Group’s new says. “Our proposal would update the weaker over time.” business areas of roughly equal strength website, www.gea.com. The updated scale by basing it on the cost of produc- According to the California Farm promises greater operational synergies and more consistent site is now clearly ing liquid ‘whey protein concentrate’ Bureau Federation, CDFA has 62 days spanning technologies and applications, divided into products, applications and (WPC), so the formula fairly and ac- from the June 3 hearing date to make and promotes functional excellence by services, the company notes. Custom- curately represents the real value of a decision. If any change results from standardizing processes, the company ers are only a few clicks away from both whey byproducts in the marketplace.” the decision, the department has 10 says, noting that for GEA’s customers the entire GEA portfolio and the rele- Kaldor adds that it “makes no sense” days prior to the effective change to this means a single national organiza- vant contacts at affi liates. The new web to base the scale on dry whey. announce the plan. tion per country as a central point of presence replaces the more than 200 “Today’s small and medium-sized More information from the hear- contact covering the entire product separate Group company websites that cheesemakers and other milk proces- ing, including post-hearing briefs from portfolio and offering all services on had previously existed and illustrates sors typically don’t make dry whey,” more producers and processors, can a local basis. The new structure will the company’s goal — “OneGEA.” CMN she says. “They make some form of be viewed at www.cdfa.ca.gov/dairy/ liquid whey and sell it at a price linked dairy_hearings_matrix.html. 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Comings and goings ... comings and goings Orange County Health Care Agency eyes John Haugen will manage the Wash- Institute (YDLI), a three-phase lead- Claravale Farms raw milk after illnesses ington State University Creamery, Pull- ership program led by the Holstein man, Washington, effective Aug. 1. He Association that provides leadership PANOCHE, Calif. — The Orange the agency is advising people against has been assistant manager since 1999. and communication trainings for dairy County, California, Health Care Agency consuming Claravale Farm raw goat’s Haugen will replace Russ Salvadalena, industry members. (OCHCA) announced last week that milk at this time. manager since July 2000, who plans to Steve Schenkoske has joined To- three cases of Campylobacter infec- Claravale Farm earlier this year retire in January after assisting with sca, Atlanta, as the national account tion have been identifi ed in the last recalled its raw milk products after personnel transition and special proj- manager. He will be replacing Steve month in Orange County children who samples of its raw milk and raw cream ects. Haugen will oversee Ferdinand’s Krause after he retires later this year. drank raw goat’s milk distributed by tested positive for Campylobacter. Ice Cream Shoppe retail store, cheese Previously, Schenkoske has worked for Claravale Farm prior to their illnesses. (See “Raw milk products recalled in and ice cream production and the direct Winona Foods in Green Bay, Wisconsin; All three children are recovering, California” in the March 27, 2015, marketing department. DCI Cheese Co. in Mayville, Wisconsin; though one child was hospitalized. issue of Cheese Market News.) The Jolene Griffi n joined the United and The Schwan Food Co. in Marshall, OCHCA is working with the Califor- company was cleared by the California Dairy Industry of Michigan (UDIM), Minnesota. He also has served as a judge nia Department of Public Health to Department of Food and Agriculture Okemos, Michigan, June 8 as director in U.S. and World Cheese Competitions. further investigate the situation, and in April to sell its milk again. CMN of industry relations. Griffi n will help “Steve’s relationships, experience in manage dairy farmers’ image and build procurement, as well as in the cheese the producer relations program. For cutting operation, are invaluable as- CWT exports in an increasingly competitive the past seven years, she has worked sets,” says Greg Gorski, vice president world market, NMPF says. as director of farmer activation and and general manager, Tosca’s Cheese Continued from page 1 CWT’s member cooperatives sub- consumer confi dence at Dairy Manage- Division. Krause is retiring after mit bids requesting help with sales in ment Inc. (DMI). Griffi n also recently 22 years with Tosca and is helping CWT’s extension until Dec. 31, 2018, specifi c foreign markets. Only if the completed the Young Dairy Leaders Schenkoske with the transition. CMN comes at a time of increasing U.S. milk amount is justifi ed is the bid accepted production, declining world dairy prices and increased global competition due Wis. Rep. Al Ott to receive Presidents Award to the removal of European Union milk “The program remains quotas, NMPF says. a tremendous self-help MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Dairy the Wisconsin Assembly in 1986 and has “With the United States exporting Products Association (WDPA) has an- served 14 consecutive terms. In addition the equivalent of one-seventh of its tool for all of America’s nounced that Wisconsin state Rep. Al to his legislative responsibilities, Ott is milk production, (this week’s) vote will dairy producers.” Ott has been selected to receive the a member of the Calument County Ag- help ensure that this country remains a 2015 WDPA Presidents Award. ricultural Association, Calumet County consistent and competitive supplier of Randy Mooney Ott was a graduate of the Univer- Board (1973-92) and the Wisconsin dairy products to the world,” says Randy NATIONAL MILK sity of Wisconsin-Madison Farm and Land Conservation Board (1984-88). Mooney, NMPF Board chairman and a PRODUCERS FEDERATION Industry Short Course in 1968. During The Presidents Award will be dairy farmer from Rogersville, Missouri. his pre-legislator career, Ott was an presented to Ott at a special awards “Through its vote, the NMPF board rec- and fi nancial assistance provided. The agri-business salesman as well as the dinner July 13 at the 2015 Dairy Sym- ognizes how important CWT is in helping bidder then has six months to deliver owner of an independent agri-business. posium. The Dairy Symposium will be every farmer gain access to fast-growing the product to the overseas purchaser. He also was a tenant dairy farmer and held July 13-14, 2015, at The Landmark overseas markets,” Mooney adds. “The Through the fi rst fi ve months of 2015 a cash crop farmer. He was elected to Resort in Door County, Wisconsin. CMN program remains a tremendous self-help alone, CWT has helped its members tool for all of America’s dairy producers.” contract to sell 35.1 million pounds of WUD selects Anja Raudabaugh as new CEO CWT is a voluntary membership cheese, 26.6 million pounds of butter program funded by contributions from and 20.1 million pounds of whole milk MODESTO, Calif. — Western United organization and expand our mem- 37 dairy cooperatives and more than 100 powder. Together, these transactions Dairymen (WUD) recently selected Anja bers’ global opportunities, along with individual farmers. The money raised will export the equivalent of 1.07 bil- Raudabaugh as the organization’s new maintaining our vision and way of life,” from the CWT membership fee of 4 cents lion pounds of milk to customers in CEO beginning late July. Raudabaugh says. CMN per hundredweight helps maintain U.S. 28 countries on fi ve continents. 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By Chelsey Dequaine The Feeding America food banks ral resource manager, Ben & Jerry’s. farm breakfasts and events across that will benefi t from Arizona Milk “We’re confi dent this program will help Wisconsin. MADISON, Wis. — June Dairy Month Producers’ June Dairy Month program our Caring Dairy farmers by providing To enter WMMB’s June Dairy Month was originally created as a way to help are: St. Mary’s Food Bank (Phoenix), another resource to keep their farms Instagram Photo Contest, contestants promote and distribute extra milk in United Food Bank (Mesa), Commu- running in the best way possible.” can share photos tagged with #Celebrat- 1937 when cows started on pasture in nity Food Bank of Southern Arizona California Gov. Edmund G. Brown eDairy for a chance to win a $1,000 grand the summer months. Today, companies (Tucson) and Yuma Community Food Jr. recently proclaimed June as “Real prize. Second and third place photos across the country participate in June Bank (Yuma). California Milk Month,” paying homage will receive $750 and $500, respectively. Dairy Month as a way to give back to Arizona Milk Producers says the to the more than 1,450 dairy families Photos shared between June 1 and those in need and to share the impor- Diamondbacks will support the program who make California the No. 1 milk- June 30 will be entered into the contest. tance of dairy. at their June 20 game where Shamrock producing state and dairy the state’s In July, visitors to the Wisconsin Dairy “June Dairy Month continues to Farms will donate 10 gallons of milk No. 1 agricultural commodity, according Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/ recognize dairy foods and the farmers to the Great American Milk Drive for to the California Milk Advisory Board WisconsinDairy) can vote for their who produce them,” says the Midwest every baseball hit or run scored by the (CMAB). favorite photo. Dairy Association, a nonprofi t organiza- hometown team. For every home run, The regional distinction is in addi- WMMB isn’t the only one using tion funded by dairy farmers. Shamrock will donate 100 gallons of tion to the annual National Dairy Month Instagram to celebrate dairy. U.S. Sen. “No other food group delivers as milk (up to 500 gallons total). United celebration. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., has launched his much nutrition in such an affordable, Dairymen of Arizona will match every “Dairy farming and dairy processing second annual Instagram photo contest. fl avorful and convenient way,” says gallon of milk Shamrock Farms donates added $21 billion to the state’s economy According to Johnson’s website, Stephanie Cundith, registered dietitian, during the game. in 2014, improving employment op- contestants can take a photo of a Midwest Dairy Association. “The average food bank recipient portunities for California residents Wisconsin dairy farm and share it Arizona Milk Producers, a promo- only receives about a gallon of milk per and stimulating local and regional on Johnson’s Instagram account by tions program, in partnership with year,” says Tammy Baker, general man- economies,” says Jennifer Giambroni, tagging #AdventuresInDairyland. United Dairymen of Arizona, Shamrock ager, Arizona Milk Producers. “Our hope director of communications, CMAB. “We Photos with the most likes will be Farms and the Arizona Diamondbacks, is donations will help fi ll that gap, and are proud to celebrate the families who displayed on Johnson’s Instagram and will together donate nearly 15,000 gal- at some point, we can assist in providing make this industry thrive.” Facebook pages, and one contestant’s lons of milk in June to families in need cheese and yogurt to food banks as well. In celebrating the people behind photo will be featured on Johnson’s through the Great American Milk Drive. No one should be deprived of protein- the industry and the Real California desk. According to the offi cial contest According to the company, United and calcium-rich dairy products.” Milk seal, CMAB says the governor’s rules, entrants must be following @ Dairymen of Arizona, a dairy co-oper- Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream also is proclamation recognizes the contribu- senronjohnson on Instagram. The ative within Arizona Milk Producers, matching money for dairy causes. Dur- tions of California’s dairy families to the contest ends July 1. CMN alone will donate about 13,000 gallons ing June, a dollar from every milkshake state and spotlights the California dairy of milk in June, which makes its total sold at Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops is do- industry, which accounts for more than donation to Arizona food banks more nated to its Caring Dairy Environmental 20 percent of the nation’s milk supply. Butter ads gain than 25,000 gallons in two years. Stewardship Fund. This year, Wisconsin Milk Marketing volume with June “Hungry families in Arizona are miss- The company says the fund was Board’s (WMMB) June Dairy Month ef- ing out on nutrient-rich milk because it’s established to offer farmers a way to fort, Dairy Days of Summer, encourages Dairy Month kickoff not typically donated to food banks, even evaluate their farm against a set of 11 residents to not only attend farm break- though it’s in high demand,” says Melissa sustainability indicators to help identify fasts and festivals, but also capture their WASHINGTON — Butter is among dairy Forrester, community outreach coordi- areas for improvement and guide farm- travels via Instagram. products gaining advertising volume fol- nator, United Food Bank. “Most people ers toward benefi cial changes. Farmers Serving as a guide for June Dairy lowing the kickoff of June Dairy Month, don’t realize how challenging it is to get who implement improvements can be Month, WMMB says the Dairy Days of says USDA’s Agricultural Market Service milk into our food bank. We’re hopeful awarded $500-$2,500 per award. Summer website (www.DairyDaysof- (AMS) in its latest weekly National Dairy this program will increase awareness and “This is the third year we’ve offered Summer.com) features dairy recipes Retail Report released June 5. inspire people to take action.” this program,” says Andrea Asch, natu- and a calendar of more than 70 dairy AMS says national conventional butter in 1-pound packs, which saw an ad volume increase of 65 percent, last week had a weighted average advertised price of $3.05, down from $3.18 one week earlier and $3.14 one year earlier. AMS says last week national conventional varieties of natural 8-ounce cheese blocks had a weighted average advertised price of $2.38, up from $2.23 one week earlier but down from $2.44 one year earlier. Natural varieties of 1-pound cheese blocks last week had a weighted average advertised price of $3.73, down from $4.12 one week earlier and $4.32 one year earlier, while 2-pound cheese blocks had a weighted average advertised price of $6.93, up from $6.69 one week earlier but down from $7.55 one year ago, AMS says. Meanwhile, national conventional varieties of natural 8-ounce cheese shreds last week had a weighted average advertised price of $2.41, up from $2.34 one week earlier and $2.37 one year earlier, AMS says. Natural varieties of 1-pound cheese shreds had a weighted average advertised price of $3.38, down from $3.99 one week For more information please visit www.relco.net earlier and $3.42 one year ago. 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