Month: January 2012

FDA Takes Action Against New York Cheese Manufacturer

January 31, 2012 FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is asking a federal court to prevent a New York cheese manufacturer from operating because of a history of unsanitary conditions and producing cheese in a facility contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria. …

Cabot Creamery Cooperative Announces Middle School Poetry Contest

January 31, 2012 Cabot Creamery Cooperative

Cabot Creamery Cooperative, the farmer-family owned dairy cooperative based in Vermont and best known as the "Maker's of the World's Best Cheddar," and Potato Hill Poetry are announcing a poetry contest for middle school students. The Grand Prize Winner gets $250 plus inclusion on Cabot Butter Boxes. …

Hilmar Cheese Will Expand, Add 100 Jobs

January 31, 2012 Mike North, Merced Sun-Star

Hilmar Cheese Co. plans to add an administration building in a field across August Avenue from its visitor center. Officials expect the move to generate about 100 jobs in addition to the estimated 770 positions already at the Hilmar facility and 330 positions at the company's Dalhart, Texas, site. …

Redwood Hill Farm Cousins: Cameo & Camellia

January 31, 2012 Janet Fletcher, San Francisco Chronicle

The two cheeses originate from the same curd, says Redwood Hill proprietor Jennifer Bice. But for some retailers, Cameo, which premiered about 18 months ago, creates issues. …

Karoun Dairies' Yanni Grilling Cheese The Lower Fat, High Protein Taste Sensation

January 31, 2012 Karoun Dairies, Inc.

In addition to health benefits, a low fat diet can be beneficial and delicious especially when savoring the Karoun Dairies, Inc. ( www.karouncheese.com ) Yanni line of Greek-style cheeses; most notably the lower fat, high protein taste sensation found in Yanni Grilling Cheese, available in original and mint. …