Jewish Delis In A Pickle

February 26, 2013 Tiffany Hsu, Los Angeles Times

In New York, Jewish delis, which once numbered in the thousands, now total a few dozen. L.A. landmarks are also closed or struggling. Food prices, more restaurant choices are partly to blame.

Canadian Cheese Grand Prix 2013 Finalists Unveiled

Dairy Farmers of Canada announced today the finalists for the eighth installment of the Canadian Cheese Grand Prix, which received a record number of entries. Cheese makers from British Columbia to PEI submitted 225 cheeses in 19 different categories in the prestigious cheese competition. A panel of top Canadian food industry experts gathered in Montreal for a closed door session on February 16th and 17th and selected 58 finalists that truly exemplify the world-class cheese being produced in Canada.

Low Vitamin D Status Is Associated With Increased Risk For Diabetes In Overweight People

February 26, 2013 Dairy Research Institute

Researchers in Denmark conducted a large 10-year prospective study among more than 2,600 adults (41 to 71 years) to examine the association between the level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the blood, an indicator of vitamin D status, and diabetes incidence. Low vitamin D status was associated with a significantly higher incidence of diabetes in individuals with a high waist circumference or body mass index, but not those of normal weight. This suggests that overweight individuals may be more susceptible to the adverse effects of low vitamin D status.

Canadian Cheese Grand Prix 2013 Finalists Unveiled

Dairy Farmers of Canada announced today the finalists for the eighth installment of the Canadian Cheese Grand Prix, which received a record number of entries. Cheese makers from British Columbia to PEI submitted 225 cheeses in 19 different categories in the prestigious cheese competition. A panel of top Canadian food industry experts gathered in Montreal for a closed door session on February 16th and 17th and selected 58 finalists that truly exemplify the world-class cheese being produced in Canada.

Yakima Valley Dairies Unite For Milk Donation To Area Food Banks

February 26, 2013 Kristi Pihl, Tri-City Herald

Six Yakima Valley dairies have banded together to donate 25,000 gallons of milk this year to hungry families in the Tri-Cities and Yakima area.