Press Releases

California Dairy Innovation Center Releases Q2 2023 Schedule of Dairy Short Course Training Opportunities with a Focus on Innovation

Tracy, Calif. –March 2, 2022 – The California Dairy Innovation Center will be holding upcoming sessions this Spring and Summer as a part of the 2023 training programs for processors, producers, entrepreneurs, and students. The courses, which have no pre-requisites, will be held at a variety of California locations and are open to all participants.

Contestants Vie For Dairy Princess Title And Role As Industry Ambassador District 2 Looks to Crown 2023 Dairy Princess on April 1st

TRACY, Calif.–March 2, 2022 –Three young women will compete for the prestigious title of Dairy Princess during the District 2 Dairy Princess contest on April 1, 2023, at the Petaluma Veterans Building.

This year's contestants are Aiyanna Swan of Petaluma, Emma Stafford of Petaluma, and Tauni Fasano of Rohnert Park.

California Dairy Districts Seek Ambassadors To Serve as 2023 Dairy Princesses

TRACY, Calif. – January 17, 2023– Each year, an exceptional group of young women are selected to represent California’s dairy farm families who contribute to making the state number one for milk production in the U.S. These Dairy Princess ambassadors and alternates are selected during events at Districts throughout the state, where they showcase speaking skills, knowledge of dairy and plans to represent the industry during their one-year term. The 2023 contests kick off in April and will run through June.

Ben Yee Joins California Milk Advisory Board Marketing Team

TRACY, Calif. — (January 24, 2023) – The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the marketing order representing California dairy producers, today announced the addition of Ben Yee as Director of Processor Partnerships.

Application Process Opens for $4.1 Million Innovation Grants to California Dairy Producers, Processors

Tracy, Calif. – January 13, 2023 – California producers and processors are invited to apply for funding up to $1 million for innovation initiatives to become more competitive in a second round of dairy business grant awards recently announced by the Pacific Coast Coalition’s Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (PCC-DBII), hosted by California State University Fresno.

California Producers, Processors Awarded $300,000 in Dairy Business Innovation Initiative Grants

Tracy, Calif. – January 12, 2023 – The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) today announced five California winners of Dairy Business Innovation Initiative grants by the Pacific Coast Coalition, the USDA-funded Initiative hosted by Fresno State University supporting dairy product, process and packaging innovation. The winners include Capstone Ranch/Wonder Cow (Madera County), Central Coast Creamery (San Luis Obispo County), Foggy Bottom Boys (Humboldt County), Schoch Family Farmstead (Monterey County) and Weststeyn Dairy Farm (Glenn County).Read More

Las Vegas Chef Crowned Champion in Inaugural Global Cuisine Competition Using Italian-Style Cheeses From California

Tracy, Calif. – December 19, 2022 – The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the winners of the inaugural Global Flavors Culinary Competition, a foodservice event that celebrates the broad application of Real California cheese and dairy products in global cuisines. This year’s competition showcased “A Taste of Italy,” with a focus on developing classic and innovative recipes highlighting Italian-style cheese and dairy products from California in two categories: Il Classico and Il Fresco.

Real California Milk Celebrates the Season of Giving with the California Cheese Wreath Kit, The Edible Gift That Gives Back to Communities in Need

Tracy, Calif. – December 8, 2022 – In celebration of the holidays, today the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) introduced a collaboration with cheese shop Lady & Larder and cheese expert Jessica Lawrenz to present the California Cheese Wreath Kit, a collection of Real California cheeses, dried fruit, nuts, crackers, and other items used to create an edible arrangement for seasonal gatherings and gift giving. In the spirit of giving, for each kit orders a donation of $20* will be made to Feeding America in support of families in need.Read More

REAL CALIFORNIA MILK BEGINS HOLIDAY SEASON WITH MORNINGS MEAN MORE CAMPAIGN AT RETAIL

Initiative Encourages Families to Celebrate Family Time with Breakfast Recipes Made with Real California Dairy Products

REAL CALIFORNIA MILK EXCELERATOR: OPEN INNOVATION SELECTS FOUR WINNERS FOR $200,000 IN NON-DILUTVE GRANTS TO GROW THEIR BUSINESSES IN CALIFORNIA

Brands dosa by DOSA, Pariva, Tres Lecheria and Wheyward Spirit Win $50,000 Each;
Opportunity to Compete for $100,000 in Additional Support in 4^th Competition from
California Milk Advisory Board and VentureFuel

Real California Milk Celebrates California’s Hispanic-Style Cheese & Dairy Products During Hispanic Heritage Month With Texas Retail Promotion

TRACY, Calif. – (September 14, 2022) – The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) is celebrating the flavors and traditions of Mexico brought to life by California’s Hispanic-style cheeses and dairy products with a consumer retail promotion focused on Hispanic Heritage Month.

Melissa Lema Joins California Milk Advisory Board Marketing Team

New Director of Producer Relations to serve as liaison with California dairy families