Executive Q&A With WWMB CEO: Selling More Than Just Milk

James Robson, CEO of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, can't say enough good things about Wisconsin cows. The only thing better than talking about those divas of dairy production — and comparing them to California's much-touted "happy cows" — would be to make the cows talk, he said.

MN Department Of Ag Issues Advisory For Blackstar Heavy Whipping Cream

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is advising consumers to avoid consuming Blackstar Dairy brand heavy whipping cream with a sell-by date of 6/17/2012 after routine sampling by MDA staff found the product had not been properly pasteurized.

New Comté Brochure & Newsletter Available At Summer Fancy Food Show

The Comté Cheese Association (CIGC) has just released an updated “1,000 Years of Artisanal Cheesemaking” brochure with brand new content and a fresh design! This 16-page brochure describes the production of Comté from the dairy farm, to the cheesemaker, to the aging cellar, and also features cooking and pairing tips, nutrition information, tips for buying and storing Comté, facts about the PDO, and more.

European Summer Black Truffles Are Now Mature, Available From Mirepoix USA

June 5, 2012 Mirepoix USA

Truffle mushrooms are held in high esteem in French, Italian, Spanish and International cooking. Summer truffles, the least expensive and most mildly flavored variety of truffles, are the first to ripen, followed by Burgundy truffles, white truffles, and finally black truffles.

New Cheese Trend Provides Perfect Pairings For Summer Entertaining

June 5, 2012 Emmi Roth USA, Inc

As the height of the Summer party season approaches, Emmi Roth USA, one of the world's premier dairy companies and maker of specialty and artisan cheeses, has some suggestions for incorporating the hot new trend in cheese into party fare. Cheese consumers like to explore new things, but they can be fickle when it comes to altering the recipe of a traditional favorite. Rubbed-rind cheeses are creating buzz in the culinary world for the visual appeal, aroma and flavor they bring to the table without altering the integrity of the underlying cheese. Coated with spices, herbs or wine, rubbed-rind cheeses are perfect for pairing with warm-weather foods and wines.