Year: 2013

European USDA-Certified Organic Cheese, Kingdom Cheddar, Now Available

December 26, 2013 Kingdom Cheddar

Kingdom Cheddar, the first and only European cheese to be certified organic by the USDA, may be the newest entry into the U.S. cheese market, but every bite carries the unique authentic Cheddar taste that comes from more than 800 years of English artisan craftsmanship. The milk in Kingdom Cheddar comes from a small group of organic family farmers known for their high standards and passionate organic values, in South-West England, where Cheddar cheesemaking first began in the 12th century. …

Farmland Dairies Closing Wallington Plant, Putting Hundreds Out Of Work

December 26, 2013 Linda Moss And Kim Lueddeke, The Record

Farmland Dairies’ landmark Wallington plant, which boasts such successful brands as Skim Plus, is closing down, putting more than 300 employees out of work. …

Rabobank Report: Global Dairy Industry Q4 2013

December 26, 2013 Rabobank

Rabobank has issued a new report on the global dairy industry, forecasting continued high prices in 2014 due to Chinese demand. …

Midland Farms Steps In To Fill Potential Supply Void Caused By Closing Of NJ Dairy

December 26, 2013 Midland Farms

Midland Farms, Inc. is increasing capacity and expanding operations to help meet customer needs caused by the shut down of Farmland Dairies™ LLC operations within 60 days. Local grocery stores, convenience stores and restaurant suppliers will have to select new supply sources for milk and dairy products within weeks. …

Chemists Find Bread Texture Affects Salty Taste

December 26, 2013 Karen Hopkin, Scientific American

Plan on breaking bread with friends and family this holiday season, but worried about the salt? Well, chemists may have come up with an enlightening solution. They’ve discovered that bread that’s more airy tastes saltier. The finding is in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. [Tabea Pflaum et al., Influence of Texture on the Perception of Saltiness in Wheat Bread] …