WCMA recognized a World Championship Cheese Contest judge, as well as volunteers and the Danish Dairy Board.

The Collegiate Dairy Products Evaluation Contest debuted in 1916.

Strategies, ideas, technology and industry experts all are part of the event.

WCMA shared that 400-plus dairy manufacturers from 25 countries submitted entries.

The program supports creating value-added products, enhancing dairy byproducts and export programs.

A new grants program is supporting six research projects at the University of Wisconsin.

The event features dairy processing experts, research, trends, education, suppliers and more.

A livestream of the announcement of the top 20 cheeses and world champion is set for March 7.

At CheeseExpo, 11 dairy leaders will receive awards.

The bulk of the grants will benefit small- to medium-sized dairy farmers and processors.