Month: May 2017

Old Croc's New Flavored Cheddars Take A Big Bite At US Championship Cheese Contest

May 3, 2017 Old Croc’s

Crafted with Old Croc’s Australian cheddar, Trugman-Nash’s new line of flavored cheddars swept the field in its category at this year’s United States Championship Cheese Contest. The distinctively bold flavored cheeses earned the coveted Best of Class, 2nd Award and 3rd Award in the Flavored Pasteurized Process Cheese category. These delicious new cheeses will be officially introduced at this year’s International Dairy, Deli and Bakery show in Anaheim, California beginning June 4th. …

CFIA: Pezzetta Brand Montasio DOP Cheese Recalled

May 3, 2017 Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

Industry is recalling Pezzetta brand Montasio DOP cheese from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled product …

Prosciutto di Parma Touts Consecutive Year Of Export Growth In The US

May 3, 2017 Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma

The Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma recently released last year’s sales report indicating another consecutive year of export growth in the U.S. In total, Prosciutto di Parma rounded out 2016 with a total production of 8.7 million hams, which signifies a 2.8% increase over 2015. The U.S. market is continuing to grow (+7%), solidifying its position as the primary foreign market and importing 623,000 hams. …

Daiya Ranks #1 As America's Fastest Growing Plant-Based Food Company

May 3, 2017 Daiya Foods

Daiya, maker of plant-based foods that are dairy-, gluten- and soy-free, was recently ranked as the #1 fastest growing plant-based food company in America by SPINS, the leading provider of retail consumer insights for the natural and specialty products industries. The Vancouver-based organization, known for its delicious plant-based alternatives, was also ranked as the second fastest growing food company over $50 million in revenue. …

June Dairy Month Celebrates Dairy Products And Dairy Farmers

May 3, 2017 Midwest Dairy Association

June Dairy Month continues to recognize dairy products and the farmers who produce them. The festivities will kick off with World Milk Day on June 1. Initiated by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), World Milk Day marks the importance of milk as part of a healthy and balanced diet and the dairy industry's global contributions to economic development and agriculture, including the one billion people who derive their livelihood from it, as well its commitment to sustainability and protecting the environment. …