Koch Foods Confirms Morton, Mississippi Facility Raided by ICE Agents

August 9, 2019 Koch Foods

Koch Foods is cooperating with the government’s ongoing investigation. Koch is diligent about its compliance with state and federal employment eligibility laws including being an early adopter of the government’s own E-Verify program which screens new hires through the Social Security Administration, as well as the Department of Homeland Security to ensure they are compliant.

Tyson Bets on Robots to Tackle Meat Industry’s Worker Shortage

August 9, 2019 Lydia Mulvany, Bloomberg

The U.S. meat giant is betting that automation and robotics can alleviate a worker shortage that has long hampered the industry. The company has built the 26,000-square-foot, multi-million dollar Tyson Manufacturing Automation Center near its headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas.

Wisconsin Sweeps the 2019 American Cheese Society Competition

In total, Wisconsin cheesemakers, butter and yogurt makers claimed 28 percent of all awards, including 37 first place ribbons, 37 second place and 48 third place. An astounding 34 Wisconsin cheese and dairy companies won awards and as a state, Wisconsin swept 6 categories!

Beecher’s Flagship Reserve Cheese Awarded Best Clothbound Cheddar at American Cheese Society Competition

Beecher’s Handmade Cheese took home five awards at the 2019 American Cheese Society Competition held this year in Richmond, VA on August 2. The cheesemaker’s aged clothbound cheese, Flagship Reserve, took first place in the esteemed clothbound cheddar category, securing its place as the best clothbound cheddar in America.

Vermont Cheesemakers Set Record With 44 Ribbons in National Competition

A new record was set for Vermont cheeses at the prestigious American Cheese Society’s 36th Annual Awards competition (ACS) in Richmond, Virginia. Vermont producers, big and small, collectively took home 44 ribbons, marking Vermont’s best showing to date. Additionally, five Vermont cheeses were finalists for the Best of Show.