Month: August 2017

Introducing The Winners Of The 2017 American Cheese Society's Judging & Competition

August 3, 2017 American Cheese Society

‘Tarentaise Reserve’ from Spring Brook Farm Cheese/Farms for City Kids Foundation in Vermont was named “Best of Show” among 2,024 entries at the American Cheese Society’s 2017 Judging & Competition. The results were announced here in a ceremony today at the 34th Annual ACS Conference: ‘Cheese with Altitude’. Second place Best of Show went to ‘St. Malachi’ from The Farm at Doe Run in Pennsylvania. Third place Best of Show was awarded to ‘Harbison’ from Cellars at Jasper Hill in Vermont. …

Introducing Lightlife Veggie Deli Slices

August 3, 2017 Lightlife

Lightlife is reinventing a classic lunchtime staple with a plant protein twist, introducing its brand new Veggie Deli Slices. The new deli slices come in two delicious flavors – Chickpea & Red Pepper and White Bean & Kale – and are perfect for back-to-school lunches, picnics and more. …

Hilmar Cheese To Move Away From rBST

August 3, 2017 Ben Egel, Amarillo Globe-News

Hilmar Cheese, which employs more than 430 workers at its plant in Dalhart, recently informed producers they would need to end safe but genetically engineered growth hormone rBST use by June 2018. …

A2 Milk Is About To Become A Health Food Trend. Here’s What You Need To Know.

August 3, 2017 Julie R. Thomson, Huffington Post

If you already thought the milk aisle was confusing with all the options between regular, organic and plant-based milks, get ready because it’s about to get a little more perplexing with a product called A2 milk. …

Commonwealth Dairy Recalls Aldi Key Lime Crunch Tilts

August 3, 2017 FDA

Recalling Friendly Farms Key Lime Crunch Tilts because it may contain undeclared almond pieces. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. …