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Midwest Dairy is the marketing organization for dairy farmers across the Midwest and strives to build awareness and sales of dairy products in various ways. These ways include partnerships, dairy marketing research, engaging healthcare professionals, and sponsoring events. See the latest work done by Midwest Dairy by reading success stories from our dairy checkoff programs.

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Freddy's National Frozen Custard Day ad preview

Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers partnership makes an impact

Midwest Dairy and Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers teamed up in 2025 for an impactful partnership. The goal was to collaborate on influencer activations, support…


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Dairy shines in Runza’s shake and ranch favorite

This summer, Midwest Dairy partnered with Runza to bring dairy front and center through a series of popular menu promotions, including a limited-time milkshake flavor,…


Godfather's Pizza with dairy farmers

Midwest Dairy capitalizes on cheesy partnerships

Pizza is a beloved staple enjoyed by people of all ages and backgrounds, making it a key area of focus for Midwest Dairy. Midwest Dairy…


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Freddy’s Frozen Custard proves a successful partnership in 2024

Midwest Dairy focuses on developing partnerships with foodservice operators in our 10-state region to drive dairy sales through menu innovation, limited-time offers (LTO), and other…


Preview of Runza's social media posts promoting dairy

Runza sweet treats connect the farm to table

Midwest Dairy’s partnership with Runza leverages checkoff dollars to drive dairy sales while also connecting consumers to dairy’s farm-to-table story. In April 2024, Midwest Dairy…


Freddy's Burgers offers

Working towards menu innovation with Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers

Midwest Dairy partnered with Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers (Freddy’s) to promote different dairy-based limited-time offer (LTO) programs in their restaurants throughout 2023. Together, we…


Cub Instagram post featuring Kennedy Youngrin

Utilizing dairy voices in partner retail campaigns

Checkoff consumer research suggests that most consumers in the 10-state region trust dairy farmers and look to them to help understand on-farm sustainability and animal…