Middleton, Wisc. (November 10, 2026) – Foremost Farms USA, a leading dairy cooperative, earned multiple honors at the 2026 National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) Dairy Product Contest, led by an outstanding showing from the cooperative’s Clayton, Wisc. facility.
The Clayton team earned multiple first-place awards, as well as second and third-place recognition for its Provolone products, highlighting the craftsmanship, expertise and commitment to quality behind Foremost Farms’ cheese production. Foremost Farms’ award-winning products included:
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- 1st place: Reduced Fat Non-smoked Provolone – Clayton, WI
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- 1st place: Smoked Provolone – Clayton, WI
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- 2nd & 3rd place: High Fat Smoked Provolone – Clayton, WI
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- 2nd Place: Undyed Muenster – Appleton, WI
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- 3rd place: 80% Salted Butter – Reedsburg, WI
“At Foremost Farms, delivering high-quality dairy products every day is at the heart of what we do. These awards recognize the dedication and hard work of our members and employees who make that commitment a reality,” said Brenda Dehart, President and CEO of Foremost Farms. “We’re proud to have our products recognized for their excellence and honored to be among the outstanding products represented across the dairy industry.”
The annual NMPF Dairy Product Contest provides dairy cooperatives from across the country an opportunity to showcase their top-quality products. This year’s competition included 217 entries and approximately 2,700 pounds of dairy products submitted by 14 NMPF cooperative members.
The strong showing for Foremost Farms’ Provolone, along with recognition for products made in Appleton and Reedsburg, demonstrates the skill and dedication of employees across the cooperative’s manufacturing network and its continued commitment to producing high-quality dairy products.
To view the full list of Foremost Farms awards, click here.
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ABOUT FOREMOST FARMS USA
Foremost Farms USA® is a dairy cooperative representing hundreds of Midwest dairy farmer members located across seven Midwest states, including Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin – America’s Dairyland. It is one of the largest, leading dairy cooperatives in the United States and a major food manufacturing business.