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contest brings top chefs to Napa to showcase innovative pizzas featuring Real California cheese and dairy products while competing for more than $20k in prizes

Tracy, Calif. – June 1, 2026 – The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the eight finalists selected to compete in the 2026 Real California Pizza Contest, a nationwide competition celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and the use of Real California cheese and dairy products in

– May 29, 2026 – In California, over 1.8 million households face food insecurity. In honor of June as National Dairy Month, the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) is partnering for the fourth year with Raley’s Food For Families program to deliver milk and dairy foods to nourish families in California communities.

Throughout June, California dairy families, through the CMAB, will match customer donations made in-store and online to the Food For

Strategies Help Pizza Operators Protect Margins

 March 20, 2026

GLP-1 weight loss medications are influencing how some consumers approach indulgent foods like pizza. Foodservice research firm Technomic estimates that 11% of foodservice consumers have tried or are currently on a GLP-1 medication. Rather than eliminating indulgence, many consumers are opting for smaller portions and seeking out higher-quality ingredients. This shift reinforces the need for smarter ingredient strategies. For many operators today, managing