The popular Vermont cheese maker first began operating in 1824.

In total, 44 grants were awarded by the Dairy Business Innovation Alliance.

The Waterloo, Wisconsin, company secured first, second and third in one category.

Innovations keep consumers coming back for more cheese.

New products were a feature of the company's National Dairy Month announcements.

The Class of 2024 included just the third female master in the program’s history.

Opportunities for more products and innovation, as well as greater capacity, drove the acquisition.