WCMA revealed new categories for the upcoming competition.

Schuman Cheese, Turner Dairy Farms and Umpqua Dairy secured top honors.

The dairy checkoff identified health benefits that consumers are seeking.

Eight companies with health and wellness products will vie for $500,000.

The Schuman Cheese brand's 36-month aged Copper Kettle took first in its category.

Naturally New York's panel judged companies on innovation, market viability and other attributes.

Six first place awards went to the Green Bay, Wis., cheese manufacturer.

The cooperative collected 14 awards in total at two competitions.

International student teams created products to improve quality of life for populations around the world.

The Real California Milk Excelerator competition is in its sixth year.