Ralphs Unveils New Convenient Meal Kits

September 22, 2017 Ralphs Grocery Company

Ralphs is introducing pre-measured and prepared meal kits, called Prep+Pared, in its stores. The meal kits are now available in 25 Ralphs locations across Southern California. By early 2018, shoppers looking to make home cooking easy will be able to purchase the convenient Prep+ Pared meal kits at more than 100 Ralphs locations.

IDFA: Geographical Indications Violate International Commitments

The European Union-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was provisionally implemented today. Of deep concern to the U.S. dairy industry is the automatic protection the EU gained for five generic cheese names: “asiago,” “feta,” “fontina,” “gorgonzola” and “munster.” The International Dairy Foods Association believes the EU has once again used geographical indications (GIs) to erect trade barriers.

CA Dairy Community Sends 70K Lbs Of Food Aid To Hurricane Affected Areas

September 22, 2017 California Milk Advisory Board

While one truck arrived at the Treasure Coast Food Bank in Fort Pierce, Florida, the second of two food relief trucks departed from Irwindale, California Tuesday headed for Houston, completing a commitment from the California dairy community to support families in need who were affected by recent hurricanes in Texas and Florida.

Kalona Creamery Lowers Cheese Curd Production

September 22, 2017 The Kalona News

Kalona Creamery, a member of the Open Gates Business Development Corporation family, recently released an update on the status of cheese curd production at their facility located just outside of Kalona.

Geographical Indications in New EU-Canada Trade Agreement Violate International Trade Commitments

The European Union-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was provisionally implemented today. Of deep concern to the U.S. dairy industry is the automatic protection the EU gained for five generic cheese names: “asiago,” “feta,” “fontina,” “gorgonzola” and “munster.” The International Dairy Foods Association believes the EU has once again used geographical indications (GIs) to erect trade barriers.