Judge Blocks Enforcement of Arkansas Law Restricting Labeling of Plant-Based Food

December 18, 2019 Max Brantley, Arkansas Times

Federal Judge Kristine Baker issued a preliminary injunction against enforcement of the 2019 state law aimed at prohibiting the labeling of plant-based foods in any way that suggested they were similar to meat products.

Tyson Foods Cleared to Ship Poultry to China From All U.S. Plants

December 18, 2019 Tom Polansek, Reuters

Tyson Foods Inc received approval from U.S. and Chinese authorities to export American poultry to China from all 36 of its U.S. processing plants and expects to begin taking orders early next year, a chief supply chain officer for the company said.

Monroe Capital Supports Centre Partners’ Investment in Wisconsin Cheese Group Holding

December 18, 2019 Monroe Capital

Monroe Capital LLC announced it acted as sole lead arranger and administrative agent on the funding of a senior credit facility and equity co-investment to support Centre Partners’ investment in Wisconsin Cheese Group Holding, LLC (“WCG”), a leading manufacturer of branded and private label Hispanic foods, including cheeses, desserts, meats and spices.

Cyprus Farmers Warn of Halloumi Shortages Over EU Protection Plans

December 18, 2019 Nick Squires, Telegraph

In Cyprus, which claims to be the true home of the distinctive squeaky cheese, a battle has broken out over whether to tighten up the rules that govern how it is produced.

Is Your Holiday Cheeseboard… Bored?

December 18, 2019 Castello

Cheeseboards are the number one appetizer served at holiday parties across Canada, yet few hosts ever stray from the conventional fruit, jam, meat and cracker staples. Enter four of the country’s top pastry design artists, who joined forces to show Canadians how to elevate their cheeseboard game this holiday season.