Press Releases and Industry Insights

District 3 Will Crown 2026 Dairy Princess May 3rd       

ORLAND, Calif. – April 20, 2026 – Three young women will compete for the prestigious title of Dairy Princess during the District 3 Dairy Princess contest on May 3, 2026, in Orland.

Triple Jack Club and Chile Relleno Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Earn Top Honors in Virtual Competition

Tracy, Calif. (April 13, 2026) – The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) today announced the winners of the Real California Milk Grilled Cheese Sandwich Contest, a national online foodservice competition challenging professional chefs and culinary students to develop innovative dishes using California dairy products.

New Processor Partnerships Manager to strengthen industry collaboration and Drive Category Growth

TRACY, Calif. – (April 7, 2026) – The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the marketing order representing California dairy producers, today announced the addition of Jamie Ho as Processor Partnerships Manager.

Event marks kickoff of 8^th annual call for cutting edge pizza recipes using California cheese

Tracy, Calif. – (March 18, 2026) – Innovative products, on-trend applications and live chef demos are elements of the California Milk Advisory Board’s (CMAB) presence at the Pizza Expo March 24-26, 2026, in Las Vegas.

REAL CALIFORNIA MILK LAUNCHES 8TH ANNUAL NATIONAL SEARCH FOR THE BEST PIZZA RECIPES FEATURING CALIFORNIA CHEESE & DAIRY

2026 Real California Pizza Contest features two dynamic categories,

eight finalists, and $18,500 in prize money

Interns Selected to Represent Real California Milk in Thailand and Mexico This Summer

TRACY, Calif. – February 4, 2026 – Morgan Oliveira of Hilmar and Victoria Paolini of Los Banos have been selected to serve as interns for the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Julia Basch of Los Angeles and Ellie Dyt of Crows Landing will serve in Bangkok, Thailand, as part of the 2026 CMAB International Internship Program.

GUEST COLUMNIST — Lizzie Werber

The Case for Experience in Today’s Retail Ecosystem

Lizzie Werber is director of U.S. retail business development for the California Milk Advisory Board, Tracy, California, where she leads planning, execution and analysis of consumer promotions, including retailer-specific shopper marketing programs, e-commerce and direct-to-consumer activations.

Tracy, Calif. – January 22, 2026 – The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) has released the schedule for short courses and events as a part of its 2026 training program series for processors, producers, entrepreneurs, and students. The courses, which have no pre-requisites, will be held at a variety of California locations and are open to all participants. The schedule includes:

Tracy, Calif. – January 26, 2026 – The California Dairy Innovation Center (CDIC) has released the final program of the Dairy Products, Process & Packaging Innovation Conference, Feb. 24-26, at the Cliffs Resort in Shell Beach, Calif.

TRACY, Calif. – (January 5, 2026) – The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will highlight a diverse selection of innovative specialty dairy products made with sustainably produced milk at the 2026 Winter FancyFaire, taking place January 11–13, 2026, in San Diego, Calif.

Tracy, Calif. – December 15, 2025 – The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) recently announced

Smearcase as the grand prize winner at the 7th Real California Milk (RCM) Excelerator product innovation competition. The award was presented during the 2025 RCM Excelerator live pitch event on December 11th in Napa, Calif., where four new finalists were also selected to compete for the 2026 grand prize.

Tracy, Calif. – December 8, 2025 – The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) recently announced a series of strategic promotions that recognize the contributions of four accomplished individuals who have played vital roles in advancing CMAB’s mission to support California’s dairy families by increasing demand for dairy products made with Real California Milk.

Easy Holiday Gifting in Three Steps: Select, Click, and Share the Real California Goodness

New UC Davis study highlights dairy’s role as California’s leading agricultural force, driving growth, sustainability and global exports

TRACY, Calif. – (November 17, 2025) – The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB), the marketing order representing California dairy producers, today announced the addition of Leslie Ganzer to its Foodservice team. In her new role, Ganzer will support engagement initiatives with major foodservice operators and distributors to expand participation in CMAB programs.

California dairy processors to exhibit in Chicago November 16-18, 2025

Tracy, Calif. – (November 10, 2025) – The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) will spotlight a diverse selection of innovative and sustainably sourced specialty dairy products at PLMA’s 2025 Annual Private Label Trade Show in Chicago, Ill. at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center November 16-18.

2 students to be selected to represent Real California Milk abroad in 2026

Daniels to lead strategic marketing initiatives designed to strengthen awareness and demand for Real California Milk globally