2026 DAIRY BLENDER

Date: March 24th
Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: DoubleTree Hotel, Utica

Join us for the annual Dairy Blender, hosted by the Northeast Dairy Foods & Suppliers Associations and the NYS Cheese Manufacturers Association. This event is a fantastic opportunity to hear directly from management teams at dairy processors and manufacturers about their companies, products, and what they seek in supplier partnerships. Registration is open to members of Northeast Dairy Foods, Northeast Dairy Suppliers, and NYS Cheese Manufacturers.

Event Schedule:

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM:
Presentations from Kraft Heinz, Chobani and Stewart's Shops. Learn about their operations and what it takes to be competitive in today’s market. Understanding your prospect’s needs is crucial for presenting your offer and building long-term, successful relationships.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM:
Networking session. Mingle with presenters and attendees in a casual atmosphere. This is a great chance to make new connections or strengthen existing ones. Representatives from our presenting companies, Northeast Dairy Foods Association, and New York State Cheese Manufacturers Association will be present.

We look forward to seeing you there!

REFUND POLICY:  Canelations and refunds will be accepted until 5pm Monday, March 16th.