Growing Wisconsin Cheese Exports Globally

Description

This event is presented in Partnership with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) and collaboration with Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW) and Schreiber Foods. 

Wisconsin is the largest cheese-producing state in the United States, producing roughly 25% of the nation’s cheese. If Wisconsin were a country, it would rank about 4th in the world in cheese production, behind the United States, Germany, and France. Today, Wisconsin cheese is enjoyed around the world, from Mexico to Germany, Australia to Thailand, and global demand continues to grow as international consumers discover the quality, craftsmanship, and innovation behind Wisconsin cheese.

In this session, speakers from government, industry, and research will share how Wisconsin’s unique collaboration, spanning global promotion, innovation, export programs, and industry leadership, continues to expand the state’s presence in international markets and strengthen demand for Wisconsin cheese worldwide.

Topics will include: 

• Ag Export statistics overview of 2025, including a focus on dairy exports and government roles and programs (DATCP) 
• Building global demand and branding 

SPEAKERS: 

• DATCP: Ag Export statistics overview of 2025 presented by Ira Frydman, Export and Business Development Bureau Director 
• Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin: Building global demand and branding  presented by  Lisa Ramotowski, VP/Managing Director, Sustainability & Export Marketing 
• Center for Dairy Research: CDR’s broader export-related support, including research, product development, and technical assistance, presented by Tom Guerin, Assistant Director.
• Schreiber Foods:  Short export case study presented by  Alfiya Thomas, Schreiber Foods 
• Cheese pairing and Q&A presented by Chef Shannon,  Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin (DFW)

AGENDA: 

• 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Registration and Networking 
• 2:30 PM – 2:40 PM Opening and Sponsor Remarks 
• 2:40 PM – 4:00 PM Speaker presentations 
• 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM Cheese pairing by DFW and Q&A 
• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Networking Reception

Cost of Admission: In-person: MITA Members $35; Non-members $50. 

MITA’s events are Co-sponsored by its Platinum Sponsors: M.E. Dey &Co, WEDC, Kroll, OEC Group, FTI Consulting and Star7