King Kullen Grocery Co. Touts Florist Quality Roses This Valentines

February 8, 2016 King Kullen Grocery Co.

Love is in the air at King Kullen! The local grocer is offering premium, florist-quality long-stem roses in a variety of colors, assortments and packaging.

AIFD Calls For PFDE Candidates

Floral design artists seeking to be recognized with the floral industry’s coveted Certified Floral Designer (CFD®) designation or to achieve the ultimate goal of becoming an accredited member of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) are being advised that the deadline to submit an application for the 2015 Professional Floral Design Evaluation (PFDE) is April 15, 2016.

FDA Is Taking A New Look At Criteria For Raw Milk Cheese

February 8, 2016 FDA

Recently, cheesemakers have raised concerns suggesting that the FDA is applying safety criteria that may, in effect, limit the production of raw milk cheese without demonstrably benefitting public health. In response, we want to first acknowledge our respect for the work of the artisan cheesemakers who produce a wide variety of flavorful, high-quality cheeses using raw milk and our appreciation for the great care that many take to produce raw milk cheeses safely. We understand the concerns expressed by some cheesemakers, as well as lawmakers, and intend to engage in a scientific dialogue on these issues.

Packaged Facts: Four Key Areas Of Ingredient Innovation In US Pizza Market

February 8, 2016 Packaged Facts

Most everyone has an opinion on the perfect pizza slice and where precisely to find said triangular nirvana. In truth, the growing popularity of pizza has expanded the "where" factor exponentially as pizza has become a menu staple at many restaurants that aren't even pizza specialists. Its presence on food menus is fairly universal and consistent year after year, according to market research publisher Packaged Facts in the report Pizza Market in the U.S.: Foodservice and Retail, 2nd Edition.

Gay Lea Becomes Minority Partner In Mariposa Dairy

February 8, 2016 Staff Reporter, My Kawartha

Mariposa Dairy is continuing to ensure long-term growth in the goat cheese industry by welcoming Gay Lea Foods as a minority partner in the Lindsay-based company.