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Mark your calendar! CDR is hosting an open house in celebration of its 40th anniversary.
𝗖𝗗𝗥 𝟰𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲
🔸 Wednesday, November 11
🔸 3:00 - 4:30 pm
🔸 Babcock Hall, UW-Madison campus
cdr.wisc.edu/cdr-40th-open-h…
Center for Dairy Research retweeted
Nearly 90% of the milk produced by Wisconsin dairy farmers is made into cheese. That makes the continued strength of Wisconsin’s cheese industry more than a point of state pride. It is an important part of creating demand for Wisconsin milk. on.hoards.com/261005-2
The dairy beverage boom is showing no signs of slowing down. To support this growth, CDR has been involved in filtration (MF and UF) work with precise lactose targets. Thanks to Kerry Group for providing a LactoSens rapid lactose meter to help with ongoing filtration work.
Thanks to everyone who attended our Cheesemaking Fundamentals Short Course this week. This popular course helps dairy industry employees build a strong cheesemaking foundation and learn the basics of cheese science.
This week, CDR hosted the Advanced Cheesemaking: Italian Varieties Short Course. This course includes lectures by content experts, hands-on labs and activities, sensory evaluations, and critical thinking exercises. Thanks to all of the speakers and attendees. 🧀
In his latest column in @CMN_CheeseNews, CDR Director John Lucey addresses the issue of the high prevalence of calcium lactate crystals on the surface of cheeses like Cheddar and Colby.
cheesemarketnews.com/guestco…
It's Food Safety Education Month!
With that in mind, CDR is hosting Advanced Sanitation and Environmental Monitoring short courses.
Advanced Sanitation is almost at capacity and there is room in the Environmental Monitoring class.
cdr.wisc.edu/education
Class is back in session! This week, CDR and Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin held the World of Cheese: From Pasture to Plate Short Course. This course includes lectures, tastings, tours and a hands-on cheesemaking lab.
Join CDR for these upcoming food safety and quality-focused short courses.
🔸Advanced Sanitation – October 13-14
🔸Environmental Monitoring – October 15
🔸PCQI & HACCP Training Workshop – November 4-6
🔸Dairy Quality Comprehensive – February 9-11, 2027
cdr.wisc.edu/education
Center for Dairy Research retweeted
🔥 Who knew that TikTok would revolutionize the cottage cheese market⁉️ Columnist Dr. John Lucey of #CenterforDairyResearch shares how social media has increased demand for cottage cheese. Learn more.
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#cottagecheese #TikTok #domesticproduction
CheeseCon is coming back to Madison April 20-22, 2027! It is the only event that combines tabletop exhibits, networking, educational seminars, and more - all focused on dairy processing. Register now for the best rates and book your lodging at CheeseCon.org
Applications are now open for the next round of grants through the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance (DBIA). A total of $1.7 million is available across two grant programs to dairy farmers and processors in DBIA's 11-state service region.
dbia.wisc.edu/grant-programs…
Dr. Mark Johnson was recently in the office signing copies of his new book. If you're a cheese scientist, cheesemaker, research and development professional or anyone who is interested in the science of cheese – this book is for you!
Get your copy here: cdr.wisc.edu/cheese-cheesema…
David Richards has joined the CDR as part of its Accelerate Biotechnological Innovations in Dairy (ABID) grant program, which is developing and scaling up innovative technologies utilizing dairy byproducts.
abid.wisc.edu/richards-joins…
CDR hosted a session on sensory science and cheese science for a Badger Precollege class focused on life sciences. Luis A. Jiménez-Maroto talked about the science behind cheese/cheesemaking. Brandon Prochaska covered some of the many flavors experienced in different cheeses.🧀
Center for Dairy Research retweeted
Dairy Detective columnist Pratishtha Verma of #CenterforDairyResearch discusses the fact that microbial oils are no longer just waste as they can be upgraded into sustainable aviation fuel. Read more.
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#innovation #dairybyproducts #functionalingredients
CDR Director John Lucey joined The Lee Rayburn Show at @WPR to talk about the history of CDR and how the Center has supported the dairy industry.
wpr.org/shows/the-lee-raybur…
Congratulations to our Wisconsin dairy processors!
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Registration for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Short Courses is now open!
More information/registration: cdr.wisc.edu/education
Thanks to everyone who has purchased Dr. Mark Johnson's new book! The response has been positive. We're grateful for everyone's support.
If you haven't gotten a copy yet, you can do so here: cdr.wisc.edu/cheese-cheesema…