Joseph Gallo Farms secured three awards at the 2026 World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest, announced Wednesday in Madison, Wisconsin. Gallo Global Nutrition WPC 80 took first place in the Whey Protein Concentrate 80% category. Joseph Farms Monterey Jack earned second place in the Colby/Monterey Jack class, and Joseph Farms Part Skim Mozzarella received third place in the Mozzarella class. "Having products from both sides of our business recognized in the same competition makes these awards especially meaningful," said Mike Gallo, CEO of Joseph Gallo Farms. "Our teams take tremendous pride in what they produce, and earning recognition for our cheese and whey protein concentrate is a testament to the work they put in every day."
Annual Recognition Track Record The World Dairy Expo Championship Dairy Product Contest, sponsored by the Wisconsin Dairy Products Association, draws dairy processors from across the United States and internationally. This latest sweep brings Joseph Gallo Farms' 2026 total to 28 cheese awards, including honors from the California State Fair Commercial Cheese Competition, Los Angeles International Dairy Competition, and International Cheese & Dairy Awards in the United Kingdom.
Why It Matters
For cheese and dairy ingredient suppliers, World Dairy Expo recognition signals product quality and consistency to foodservice and retail buyers. Joseph Gallo Farms' dual wins—spanning both finished cheese and dairy protein ingredients—demonstrate capability across customer segments and production disciplines, relevant to operators sourcing from a single supplier across multiple categories.
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Written by FBM Publications Editors
