Natural Way Cheese Recalls All Cheese Products Due to Improper Pasteurization

Out of an abundance of caution, Natural Way Cheese, of Clare, MI, is voluntarily recalling all cheese products produced by the company between June 2, 2021, and August 2, 2021, because the products were not pasteurized according to legal requirements and do not meet labeling requirements or aging times for raw milk cheese, as outlined in Michigan’s Manufacturing Milk Law.

Lifeway Foods Announces Intent to Acquire Assets of GlenOaks Farms

August 9, 2021 Lifeway Foods

Lifeway Foods announced the intent to acquire certain assets of privately-held, California-based GlenOaks Farms, Inc., a respected and pioneering drinkable yogurt brand founded in 1984. GlenOaks’ product offering includes six different flavors of their popular drinkable yogurt products that are made with fruit puree and fresh California dairy. GlenOaks drinkable yogurt contains 3.5 billion probiotic cultures per serving and have been enjoyed by health-conscious customers for generations.

Food Tech Pioneer NotCo Announces $235M Series D Round at $1.5 Billion Valuation

August 9, 2021 NotCo

Plant-based food company NotCo has raised $235 million in a series D funding round led by Tiger Global, bringing the company’s valuation to $1.5 billion.

U.S. Bread, Donut Makers Urge Biden to Roll Back Biofuel Requirements

A trade group representing some of America’s biggest baked goods companies is urging the Biden administration to ratchet back its biofuel ambitions, arguing that using fuel made from crops could raise the cost of donuts, bread and other foods.

AIB International Asks, Pop Quiz! Do You Know Your Labels?

August 9, 2021 AIB International

The next time you are walking the aisles of the grocery store, ask yourself “Who is responsible for regulating the labeling of these packaged foods?” In the U.S., regulations from multiple agencies apply to most products, but each packaged food has a principal agency responsible for ensuring its proper labeling.