Watch How the World’s Best Butter is Made

Jean-Yves Bordier founded his butter creamery back in 1985, at a time when France’s beloved beurre was becoming predominantly made with large-scale factory methods. At his creamery, he embraced old-school techniques. Instead of being churned in a large, automated metal drum, the butter is kneaded on a round wooden table that spins allowing water to be expelled from the fat solids while still providing a nonstick surface.

Lactalis Opens for Business Educator Exchange Tours in Idaho

With an unemployment rate of less than 3%, Idaho businesses are struggling to find enough workers with specific skills. The Business Educator Exchange, an Idaho Department of Labor program, seeks to alleviate that problem by connecting Treasure Valley educators with businesses.

World’s Largest Research Dairy Secures Second Property

August 1, 2019 COLIN TIERNAN, Times News

The University of Idaho has bought more property for its massive research dairy, locking in a Jerome site for a public visitor center, housing, faculty offices and classrooms for the Idaho Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE).

Seneca Foods Completes the Acquisition of Paradise, Inc.’s Fruit Business

August 1, 2019 Seneca Foods Corporation

Seneca Foods Corporation and Paradise, Inc. announced today that Seneca has completed the acquisition of Paradise’s fruit business. This business, based in Plant City, Florida, is one of the leading providers of candied fruit products. Its product suite is sold to manufacturing bakers, institutions and retailers for use in home baking.

Hole-In-The-Wall Manhattan Bakery Planning a National Expansion

August 1, 2019 Gary Stern, Forbes

Lines outside he entrance best explain why Levain Bakery has been acquired by the Stripes Group, a private equity firm, and is about to embark on a national expansion.