AmericInn by Wyndham is celebrating America's cheese devotion with a search for the "Cheesiest" Family in America. In exchange for a $15,000 payday, the hotel chain seeks a cheese-loving family to hit the road throughout the Midwest, crafting social media content for the brand — where cheese puns are the star attraction. This cheese-filled escapade will take a family through Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa, immersing in all things cheese from start to finish.

Renee Henze, chief sustainability officer at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), joins Dairy Foods for Episode 43 of the “Let’s Talk Dairy” podcast to discuss sustainability. She covers the biggest sustainability challenges facing the dairy industry today, ways ingredient suppliers are addressing sustainability concerns and whether sustainability goals are attainable by 2030.

Wisconsin is a world of cheese in just one state, earning 92 total awards in 52 different classes at the 2024 American Cheese Society Competition Awards Ceremony held in Buffalo, N.Y. The American Cheese Society Conference and Competition is renowned for its rigorous judging process, which evaluates cheeses based on flavor, texture, aroma and appearance. Wisconsin cheesemakers' dedication to their craft was evident in the numerous awards they received.