Month: January 2015

New Creamery Opening In Nevada City, Bolstering The Food Scene & Creating Jobs

January 27, 2015 Jeff Pelline, Jeff Pelline's Sierra Foothills Report

Wheyward Girl Creamery is planning to open next door to Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co. on lower Commercial St. in Nevada City — the first commercial creamery in our western county. This will further bolster this neighborhood, which also is home to the Nevada City Farmers Market, the Boardwalk “parklet,” and a new, energetic “vibe.” In short, lower Commercial has become a food, wine, beer and art “destination.” It will sell the cheese both wholesale and retail. An opening is planned in May or June. …

Dept. Of Agriculture Advises Discarding Cheese From CT Cheesemaker

January 27, 2015 Staff Reporter, Fairfield Sun

The Connecticut Department of Agriculture is advising consumers, retail outlets and restaurants to discard any cheese purchased from The Butterfield Farm Co. in Cornwall after October 14, 2014. …

Yoplait Brings Runway Style To The Yogurt Aisle With A Signature Collection

January 27, 2015 General Mills

Just in time for Fashion Week, Yoplait is introducing its Yoplait Signature Collection, a series of beautifully designed cups styled by the imaginative fashion designer Christopher Straub. The limited-edition cup designs are a fun way to celebrate the flavors of Yoplait Original and Yoplait Light. …

the happy egg co. Achieves Humane Certification From American Humane Association

January 27, 2015 American Humane Association

American Humane Association, the country's first national humane organization, announced that the happy egg co. has become the first commercial egg producer in the United States to be granted humane certification from American Humane Association in the category "Layer Hens: Free-Range and Pasture-raised." …

Milk Industry Fights Sour Attitude From Anti-Dairy Camp

January 27, 2015 Candice Choi, Associated Press

As Americans continue turning away from milk, an industry group is pushing back at milk critics with a social media campaign trumpeting the benefits of milk. The association said it needs to act because attitudes about milk are deteriorating more rapidly, with vegan groups, non-dairy competitors and other perceived enemies getting louder online. …