Carl Buddig & Co. Invests $3.7 Million To Relocate Lunchmeat Processing Facility

December 3, 2013 Carl Buddig & Company

Carl Buddig & Company, a producer of sliced and packaged lunchmeat, announced plans today to relocate its distribution center from South Holland, Ill. to Munster, Ind., creating up to 55 new jobs by 2016.

Undeclared Allergens In Refrigerated Butternut Squash & Creamed Spinach Gratin

December 3, 2013 FDA

Huxtable’s Kitchen Inc. of Vernon, California is voluntarily recalling one specific lot of Trader Joe’s Butternut Squash & Creamed Spinach Gratin (SKU 96541) sold in the refrigerated section with “Use By 12/13/13” date, because it may not list wheat and egg in the ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to wheat and egg run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. No illnesses have been reported to date.

Rivers Edge Chevre Wins 'Best American Cheese' In International Competition

December 3, 2013 Rivers Edge Chevre LLC

Rivers Edge Chevre’s Up in Smoke was chosen as the “Best American Cheese” at the 25th annual Guild of Fine Foods World Cheese Awards on Wednesday, November 27th 2013.  The competition was held at the BBC Good Food Show in Birmingham, England.  This win follows on the heels of Rivers Edge Chevre’s Humbug Mountain winning Best USA Cheese in July at the 116th annual International Cheese Awards in Nantwich, England.

Saputo Inc. Announces A Change In Its Senior Management

December 3, 2013 Saputo

Saputo Inc. announces a change in its senior management. Mr. Kevin C. Yost, the President and Chief Operating Officer of the Dairy Foods Division (USA), has advised the Company that he is resigning from his current position, effective December 10, 2013. In addition to his current functions as the Company's President and Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Dino Dello Sbarba will act as interim President and Chief Operating Officer of the Dairy Foods Division (USA).

Oakhurst Donates Transportation Services To Wreaths Across America

December 3, 2013 Oakhurst Dairy

For the third consecutive year, Oakhurst, northern New England’s largest independent family-owned dairy company, will donate transportation services to Wreaths Across America (WAA) and help deliver what is expected to be over 100,000 wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery on Saturday, Dec.14, 2013.