Shown from left, USDEC Chair Becky Nyman, USDEC Chief Operating Officer Allison Thomas, Orange Cheese Co. Managing Director Cynthia Liu, Orange Cheese Co. Global Logistics Specialist Nancy Wang, Orange Cheese Co. Global Sales and Logistics Lead Nick Tavernise and USDEC President and CEO Krysta Harden.
ARLINGTON, VA — The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) on Tuesday announced the recipient of its Excellence in Exports (ExEx) Award, which recognizes member companies that are driving the U.S. dairy industry forward.
Orange Cheese Company, of Woodbridge, Connecticut, is this year’s honoree.
“For Orange Cheese Company, exports are about more than commerce – they are about bringing the best of American dairy to consumers across Asia and positioning U.S. cheese to succeed on the global stage,” said USDEC President and CEO Krysta Harden.
Orange Cheese Company serves as a dedicated export partner, focusing exclusively on building international markets for American dairy brands.
Working on both sides of the Pacific, Orange Cheese connects U.S. cheesemakers with Asian buyers, translating American quality and innovation into products that fit local tastes, formats, and performance needs. Today, the company supplies U.S. cheese to 11 countries across Asia and, earlier this year, participated in the Gulfood show in Dubai to begin establishing a presence in the Middle East.
The company has demonstrated resilience in a challenging trade environment. Amid ongoing U.S.-China tariff volatility, Orange Cheese has remained flexible—adjusting product mix and shipment strategies, including the use of third-country conversion routes, when needed, to maintain continuity of supply into China.
“We are honored to receive the Excellence in Exports Award and look forward to continued progress in bringing America’s finest cheeses to Asia and beyond,” said Cynthia Liu, managing director at Orange Cheese Company.
