The newly formed company said half of the portfolio will focus on enabling healthier lives and producing better food.

World Championship Cheese Contest judges include cheese graders, cheese buyers, dairy science professors and researchers from 19 countries.

The transaction forms part of the merger approval process of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen.

There are four primary categories of cultures used in the production of cheese and fermented dairy foods.

Nuria Miquel, PhD, will replace Todd Werpy, PhD, who is retiring.

He will succeed Steve Bechel of Eau Galle Cheese, as of July 1.

The CheeseCon auction raised $339,835 for dairy education.

Foods designed to promote digestive health continue to be trending in new product development.

CP Kelco and Chr. Hansen developed the plant-based products to be shelf-stable.

Cultures and enzymes influence the flavor, texture and even the shelf life of dairy products.