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Tag: California Cheese

  • Marin French Cheese Co. Places High in National Contest

    Marin French Cheese Co., the country’s oldest cheese company based in Marin County in Northern California, proudly announces six new national honors at the 2026 American Cheese Society (ACS) Judging & Competition. This year’s competition drew more than 1,600 entries from over 200 creameries, with 438 medals awarded across the field. Winners were celebrated at the ACS Annual Conference, held this year in Louisville, Ky.

    “Six wins across our Breakfast Range and Classic Collection, including a first place finish for Big Breakfast, marks a meaningful moment for our team,” says Durae Hardy, Director of Marketing of Marin French Cheese Co. “These cheeses represent two different sides of who we are: Big Breakfast and the Petites show what happens when we take a beloved recipe and keep pushing it forward, while Petite Camembert and our Triple Crème Brie are a nod to the techniques that built this company over 160 years ago. Recognition like this from ACS judges tells us we’re honoring that history while still giving people something new to get excited about.”

    Marin French Cheese Co.’s award-winning cheeses are available at select major and specialty grocers and cheese shops nationwide. To find a retailer, visit the store locator and to purchase online, visit MarinFrenchCheese.com. The winners included:

    — Story contributed by Marin French Cheese Co. and Cinch PR

  • Why So Much Volatility in the US Cheese Market Recently

    Class 3 milk prices have seen better days in the California dairy industry.  The cheese market in particular has been quite volatile recently, and producers are disappointed to see prices on the decline this month.  Watch this brief interview with Tiffany LaMendola, Vice President of Risk Management at Ever.Ag, as she explains the current dynamics of the cheese market.

    Please thank this video’s sponsor afimilk for their industry support.

  • Pizza Hut Now using 25% More Cheese in Support of the Dairy Industry

    Pizza Hut has been a great partner of our National dairy checkoff through DMI, and is now serving 25% more cheese on their pizzas — some great news to hear during national Dairy Month.  Watch this brief interview with DMI’s Vice President of Product Development, Nitin Joshi for more details.