Consumers Feel Loss Of Central Minnesota's Only Flour Mill, Swany White

January 3, 2012 Amy Bowen, St. Cloud Times

Co-ops, bakers and others took to Facebook and Twitter to express their sadness and sympathy when Central Minnesota’s only flour mill was destroyed by a fire Tuesday. The Swany White mill in Freeport has been family-owned and operated since 1903. It was known for its organic and unique products that were made with much of the mill’s original equipment.

A Rogue Collaboration: Growing Cheese

January 3, 2012 Rogue Ales & Spirits

In a collaboration of crafts, two small Oregon companies – Rogue Creamery and Rogue Ales & Spirits – have released the first in a series of 2011 Bintage Cheddar and Touvelle cheeses made with a variety of hops grown on Rogue’s GYO Certified Hopyard.

New Master Class Series From The Cheese School Of San Francisco

The Cheese School of San Francisco is thrilled to announce its Master Class Series. These classes dive deeper into the wonderful world of cheese and are great for those ready to take their cheese knowledge to the next level with some of the best cheese educators working today.

New Specialties For The Cheese Counter

Two more premium quality cheese specialties from the successful “Landana” brand promise more turnover at the cheese counter. Because with their exceptional flavor, “Landana FENUGREEK” and “Landana PEPPER TRIO” will whet consumers’ appetites for more. In doing so, they perfectly mirror the outstanding brand concept of the Dutch cheese specialist Vandersterre.

Dewar Nurseries Earns Veriflora Certification

Dewar Nurseries, Inc. of Apopka, Florida has met the stringent requirements to earn Veriflora certification for sustainability in the growing process. Recognized as the gold-standard in the floriculture and horticulture industries, Veriflora® certification requires growers to meet strict sustainable agriculture standards including water conservation, energy efficiency, ecosystem protection, and integrated waste management. In addition, growers must comply with fair labor practices that ensure a safe, equitable and healthy work environment, and industry-leading product quality requirements.