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REAL CHEFS USE REAL CALIFORNIA DAIRY
Now Accepting Entries in The 2025 Real California Pizza Contest
New categories & more prizes highlight our 7th annual search for the nation’s best pizzas featuring California Dairy

Explore How California Dairy Supports Health & Wellness

Cooking with California dairy products is an easy way to boost the nutrient content of menu items.

California has it all…it is all high-quality cheese and milk. You can taste the difference.
Chef Leah Scurto of PizzaLeah in Windsor, Calif.

Cooking with Real California Dairy Products
“California cheeses and dairy products are integral to who I am as a chef. California makes the best cheeses in the world…the consistent flavor profile of California Mozzarella, as well as other specialty cheeses, really allows me to serve my customers with confidence."
Lars Smith
Owner, State of Mind Public House and Pizzeria
Two-Time Real California Pizza Contest Category Winner


Explore Real California Dairy Products
California is the nation’s #1 producer of milk, butter, ice cream, and nonfat dry milk – and the second largest cheese and yogurt producer. California dairy products are trusted by chefs and foodservice operators throughout the nation.

Win with Real California Dairy Products
Our culinary contests and competitions provide the opportunity for chefs around the nation to gain prestige and earn recognition for developing signature, innovative recipes that showcase Real California Dairy products.
Learn more about the events and explore exclusive recipe books below.