Sabra's Goal: Make A Middle Eastern Dip Comprehensible To Middle America

The chief executive officer of PepsiCo Inc (PEP).’s Sabra Dipping Co. venture recently approved its first national U.S. hummus television commercials. One instructs consumers to “dip life to the fullest” by dunking carrots and chicken wings into the mashed chickpea concoction. Sabra soon will kick off as the National Football League’s official dips sponsor.

Emmi Roth USA Wins Blue Ribbon At WI State Fair Cheese & Butter Contest

July 8, 2013 Emmi Roth USA, Inc.

For the second year in a row, Emmi Roth USA captured a top award in the Swiss Style category at the Wisconsin State Fair Cheese & Butter Contest. Team Emmi Roth received a blue ribbon for Roth® Petite Swiss Reserve. This well-rounded, sweet and buttery cheese with a rich mouth feel and tangy finish convinced the judges, yet again, that it is the best Swiss-style cheese in America’s Dairyland.

Secretary Vilsack Announces American Egg Board Appointments

July 8, 2013 USDA AMS

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has appointed one member and two alternates to the American Egg Board for the remainder of the 2013-2014 term.

Failed Delaware Raw Milk Bill May Make A Return To Legislature

July 8, 2013 Joseph Leahy, WDDE

The bill’s sponsor, Representative Bobby Outten (R-Harrington), says he’s not particularly fond of milk in general, but he took up the cause for a constituent in his district. Outten says he will try again when the 147th General Assembly reconvenes next year.

Franklin Foods Introduces Industry's First Greek Spreadable Cheese

July 8, 2013 Franklin Foods

Franklin Foods, the fastest growing cream cheese producer in the World announced the launch of the industry’s first Greek Spreadable Cheese.  Made with a combination of farm fresh dairy and Greek yogurt, Green Mountain Farms Greek Spreadable Cheese is made in small batches in Enosburg Falls, Vermont.