Month: December 2013

Parmigiano Reggiano Academy Classes Expand To Specialty Stores

December 2, 2013 Denise Purcell, Specialty Food News

Originated as an online tasting course, Parmigiano Reggiano Academy is now available for small cheese shops and specialty food stores across the United States, with the most recent session occurring at New York’s Eataly on Nov. 19. Consorzio del Formagio Parmigiano-Reggiano, the quality-control and marketing board for the cheese, sponsors the academy, in which participants learn the difference that aging makes in authentic Parmigiano Reggiano cheese at 16-, 24- and 36-month stages. …

Foremost Farms USA Offers 2014 Member-Owner Scholarships

December 2, 2013 Foremost Farms USA

Foremost Farms USA will offer up to ten scholarships worth $2,000 each to member-owners and the children of member-owners in 2014. The Agricultural Education Scholarships will be awarded to students who are pursuing a career in the agricultural field. …

Kent, WA's Smith Brothers Farm Announces Milk Donation Promotion

December 2, 2013 Staff Reporter, Kent Reporter

Kent dairy delivery company Smith Brothers Farms in partnership with Dairy Farmers of Washington plans to donate thousands of gallons milk to Food Lifeline, a Western Washington non-profit food distribution agency. …

Dairy Market Update From IDFA Chief Economist Bob Yonkers

December 2, 2013 Bob Yonkers, IDFA Chief Economist

“The long run prospects for dairy globally are encouraging increased investment in the sector and are a cause for industry confidence” according to The World Dairy Situation 2013 report recently published by the International Dairy Federation (IDF). In 2012, world milk production increased 2.2 percent from the prior year, and world output increased for every kind of dairy product. Global per capita availability of milk in 2012 was on average 109.4 kilograms, up 1 percent from 2011. …

American Bakers Association Participates In Event To Feed Washington D.C. Families

December 2, 2013 American Bakers Association

ABA again this year participated in Operation Blessing’s Redskins Harvest Feast, an event that is designed to give back to local families in the D.C. Washington area during the holiday season.  ABA staff joined the Washington Redskins in a massive volunteer effort that bagged 3,500 baskets of Thanksgiving dinners for families in need this holiday season. Each family received a bag of produce, dry goods and a turkey to enjoy with their families. …