Press Releases

"Cheese & Mac" Foodservice Contest Showcases Innovative Comfort Food Classics Using Real California Cheese and Dairy

Winning Elote Corn-a-Roni Dish Earns Grand Prize, $5,000 in
Real California Milk’s Virtual Recipe Challenge

Napa, Calif. (August 31, 2023) – The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the Grand Prize Winner of the “Real California Cheese & Mac Challenge” its inaugural virtual foodservice contest challenging professional chefs and culinary students to develop creative Cheese & Mac dishes using Real California dairy products.

Real California Milk Excelerator Cohort Announced, Eight Dairy Startups Compete in 5th Annual Dairy Innovation Competition

CMAB and VentureFuel "Open Innovation" finalists tap into mentorship,

support network to compete for funding to grow, expand products in California and beyond

California Dairy Innovation Center Offers Opportunities for Dairy Products Training, Education and Networking

Fall 2023 schedule includes 1^st Dairy Products Innovation Conference, September 7 at Fresno State; Frozen Desserts Short Course at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, September 26-27.

Chef Bill Crawford Wins Grand Prize for Innovative Use of Real California Cheeses in 5th Annual Real California Pizza Contest

El Pollo Borracho Brings Home $5,000 Cal-Mex Prize; $10,000 Grand Prize in
Real California Milk’s Pizza Bake-off Event

Real California Cheeses Bring Home 29 Awards at American Cheese Society Meeting in Des Moines, Iowa

TRACY, Calif. – July 20, 2023 – Cow’s milk cheese and dairy processors that use the Real California Milk seal brought home 29 awards from the 2023 annual cheese competition held by the American Cheese Society (ACS) in Des Moines, Iowa.

Hannah Dutra of Hanford Selected as District 5 Central Dairy Ambassador

TRACY, Calif. – July 17, 2023 – Hannah Dutra of Hanford was selected as the 2023 Dairy Princess for the California Milk Advisory Board’s (CMAB) District 5 Central in a crowning event on Friday, June 30, 2023.

Hannah will represent District 5 Central, Kings County. As Dairy Princess, she will play a key role on the CMAB’s Communications Services team in meeting community relations objectives.

New Dairy Princess Crowned Olivia Machado of Tulare Selected as District 5 South Dairy Ambassador

TRACY, Calif. – June --, 2023 – Olivia Machado of Tulare was selected as the 2023 Dairy Princess for the California Milk Advisory Board’s (CMAB) District 5 South in a crowning event on Friday, June 16, 2023.

Olivia will represent District 5 South, which includes Tulare, Inyo, and Mono counties. As Dairy Princess, she will play a key role on the CMAB’s Communications Services team in meeting community relations objectives.

New Dairy Princess Crowned Morgan Oliveira of Hilmar Selected as District 4 Dairy Ambassador

TRACY, Calif. – June --, 2023 – Morgan Oliveira of Hilmar was selected as the 2023-2024 Dairy Princess, with Brooklyn Silva of Los Banos crowned 1^st Alternate, for the California Milk Advisory Board’s (CMAB) District 4 in a crowning event on Thursday, June 15, 2023.

Twelve Chefs Selected for National Pizza Contest Finals for Innovative Recipes Showcasing Real California Cheeses

Fifth Annual Real California Pizza Contest to award $30,000 to champions for
Cal-Mex, Plant-Forward and California-Inspired Pizza foodservice concepts

Twelve Chefs Selected for National Pizza Contest Finals for Innovative Recipes Showcasing Real California Cheeses

Fifth Annual Real California Pizza Contest to award $30,000 to champions for
Cal-Mex, Plant-Forward and California-Inspired Pizza foodservice concepts

Innovative Dairy Foods Made With Sustainable Milk From California to be Showcased During Summer Fancy Food Show

California dairy processors to exhibit in New York June 25-27, 2023

Tracy, Calif. – (June 16, 2023) –The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a diverse selection of innovative and sustainably sourced specialty dairy products at the 2023 Summer Fancy Food show in New York, N.Y. June 25-27, 2023.

New Dairy Princess Crowned Makenna Vlot of Chowchilla Selected as District 5 North Dairy Ambassador

TRACY, Calif. – June --, 2023 – Makenna Vlot of Chowchilla was selected as the 2023 Dairy Princess for the California Milk Advisory Board’s (CMAB) District 5 North in a crowning event on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

Makenna will represent District 5 North, which includes Fresno and Madera counties. As Dairy Princess, she will play a key role on the CMAB’s Communications Services team in meeting community relations objectives.

New Dairy Princess Crowned Charli Roberts of Eureka Selected as District 1 Ambassador

TRACY, Calif. – June --, 2023 – Charli Roberts of Eureka was selected as the 2023 Dairy Princess, with Jaiden Johnson of Fortuna selected as first alternate, for the California Milk Advisory Board’s (CMAB) District 1 on Friday, May 12, 2023.

Charli will represent District 1, which includes Humboldt and Del Norte counties. As Dairy Princess, she will play a key role on the CMAB’s Communication Services team in meeting community relations objectives.

California Dairy Families Partner With Raley's Food For Families to Deliver Nutritious Milk to Families in Need

Real California Milk CADAIRY4GOOD initiative focuses on increasing access to dairy at California food banks
  

Real California Milk Excelerator, Powered by VentureFuel, Returns for 5th Year with Renewed Commitment to Open Innovation Using Dairy from the Golden State

Largest dairy innovation competition seeks to “unleash innovation”
for unique startups in categories from cheese snacks to textiles
 

Real California Milk Encourages Consumers to "Snack Happy" With the Return of Retail Campaign Highlighting Dairy Snacks for Summer

TRACY, Calif. – (May 31, 2023) – The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today the return of a retail campaign focused on summer snacking with Real California dairy products. Snacking has risen in popularity over recent years, which has shifted consumers to snack more than ever and continuing to look for affordable options that offer flavor and health benefits. With the addition of California dairy in simple recipes, snacking becomes a delicious summer-long experience that families can feel good about.Read More

Real California Milk Cheeses Win Big At 2023 California State Fair Cheese Competirion

TRACY, Calif. – (May 25, 2023) – Cheesemakers that use the Real California Milk seal placed in over ten categories at the California Commercial Cheese Competition held by the California State Fair on May 10, 2023 in Sacramento, Calif.

Real California cow’s milk cheesemakers were recognized with a total of 63 awards: 1 Best of Show, 6 Best of CA, 32 Gold, 18 Silver, and 6 Bronze awards in this year’s judging. Highlights include:

Real California Milk To Showcase Dairy Trends, Sustainable Leadership at 2023 International Dairy Deli Bakery Association Show

California’s “Street of Dairy” features 20 dairy processors, on-trend culinary dishes in the Real California Kitchen

Contestants Vie For Dairy Princess Title and Role as Industry Ambassador District 4 Looks to Crown 2023 Dairy Princess on June 15

TRACY, Calif. – May 22, 2023 – Two young women will compete for the prestigious title of Dairy Princess during the District 4 Dairy Princess contest on June 15, 2023, at the Turlock Ballroom starting at 6:00 p.m.

This year's contestants are Morgan Oliveira of Hilmar and Brooklyn Silva of Los Banos.
 

New Dairy Princess Crowned Emerson Christopher of Chico Selected as Dairy Ambassador

TRACY, Calif. – May 22, 2023 – Emerson Christopher of Chico was selected as the 2023 Dairy Princess for the California Milk Advisory Board’s (CMAB) District 3 in a crowning event on Sunday, May 7, 2023.