Rogue Creamery Awarded 6 Gold Medals, 2 Silver in UK Cheese Competition

November 2, 2021 Nick Morgan, Mail Tribune

The Southern Oregon gourmet cheese company whose Rogue River Blue earned top honors at an international competition in 2019 will add another half dozen gold medals from another international cheese competition across the pond.

Organic Meadow Launches North America’s First Zero-Carbon Milk Carton

November 2, 2021 Organic Meadow

Organic Meadow Limited Partnership (“Organic Meadow”), has partnered with global packaging leader, Elopak, to launch North America’s first, and only, carbon-neutral milk carton. Today, Organic Meadow, a Guelph-based farmer-owned co-operative, announced that it has transitioned its 2L organic milk to Elopak’s carbon-neutral paperboard milk carton, Pure-Pak® Natural Brown Board. This sustainable package is the first carbon-neutral carton of its kind in North America, after successful launches in European markets. 

Vegan Pizza Just Got a Lot More Delicious with New York-Based Pleese Cheese

November 2, 2021 Pleese Foods

Pleese Foods, the creator of New York City B2B vegan vanguard Pleese Cheese, is changing the city’s dairy-free pizza game with its proprietary blend of plant-based cheese. Founded by longtime New Yorkers and vegans Kobi and Abev Regev in 2017, Pleese was created to withstand the scrutiny of the pickiest eaters of them all: New Yorkers and kids. 

Companion Baking Expands Footprint to 120 New Grocery Outlets

November 2, 2021 Companion Baking

Companion’s award-winning bread is served in more than 400 restaurants, grocery stores, and businesses around the country, and the team is thrilled to announce that they’re now offering their famous bread pudding in 120 new grocery stores across multiple states.

AIB International: The Top Five Reasons Manufacturers Fail Audits

November 2, 2021 AIB International

Sometimes, food and beverage manufacturers fail their audits. While it doesn’t happen often, when it does happen, failure can be necessary to communicate the value of maintaining best practices in all facets of the operation. Most importantly, it serves as an opportunity for manufacturers to fix the issues found and ensure they do not happen again.