When it comes to Wisconsin, the chief exports are cheese and the Green Bay Packers, both of which are encapsulated by the iconic “cheesehead” hat – which Ted Cruz declined to wear during a ...

Canadian dairy giant Saputo Inc., keen on expanding in the U.S. market, has struck a $160-million (U.S.) deal to acquire cheese maker Alto Dairy Co-operative, based in Waupun, Wis.

The Cheesehead hat is a distinctive, wedge-shaped, foam hat resembling a slice of cheese, often worn by fans of Wisconsin sports teams, particularly the Green Bay Packers. Its origin dates back to ...