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New Year, New Successes and Opportunities
SUCCESS – Grantees in the News
Getting the word out: We use clear, consistent communication across multiple channels to share results, highlight grantee successes, and keep stakeholders informed. Our goal is to help the public better understand dairy research, workforce development, and sustainability efforts funded through grants.
Spotlight: 2025 Media Highlights
PCC on the National Stage
2025 was a great year for PCC in the news!
Here is a sampling of media stories about PC grantees that reinforce what matters most: Strengthening Dairy
AG PROUD: Valley Ford Cheese carves a niche on the Bianchi family dairy
DELI MARKET NEWS: Point Reyes Farmstead Cheese and Cowgirl Creamery are in 2025 12 Days of Cheese by Whole Foods
EAT THIS, NOT THAT: Foggy Bottom Boys’ “Jersey Scoops” Named “The Best Ice Cream Shop” in California
FOOD BUSINESS NEWS: Petit Pot named 2024 Real California Milk Excelerator Winner
THE HANFORD SENTINEL: Rosa Brothers gets grant to upgrade ice cream production
THE NEW YORK TIMES: How an Ice Cream Obsessive Recreated the Choco Taco (Salt and Straw)
THE SPOKESMAN REVIEW: Nonprofit in Eastern Washington launches one-of-a-kind eggnog for the holiday season
CONNECT and LEARN IN 2026!
Upcoming Events
January 21 – January 22 – Chapman University, Orange CA
The Science and Technology of Ready to Drink Coffee with Milk.
A practical workshop for entrepreneurs, processors, coffee shop and
food and beverage industry professionals. Register here.
Feb. 24-26: Shell Beach, CA
Dairy Products, Process & Packaging Innovation Conference
Topics include: Dairy Industry Trends; challenges and opportunities; market place health and wellness update; protein innovation; opportunities for dairy export expansion; new California dairy research innovators; and, hot topics in dairy processing. Here is the program – Register here.
Feb. 26: Cal Poly, SLO
Dairy Products Technology Center 40th Anniversary Open House and Dinner Reception
This milestone event is not only a reflection on four decades of innovation, but also a look ahead to the next 40 years of research, education, and industry partnership. Register here.