WCMA Further Expands Staff Team, Member Services

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) welcomes Lindsey Hess as Programs & Office Coordinator to support an ever-growing collection of educational trainings, informational webinars, networking events, and other member services.

Babybel Plant-Based Now Available at Retailers Nationwide as Part of Expanded Bel Brands USA Plant-Based Portfolio

April 12, 2022 Bel Brands USA 

Following considerable consumer fanfare after an initial announcement in February, Bel Brands USA is excited to announce that Babybel Plant-Based is now available at retailers nationwide. The creamy, delicious plant-based snack can be found at Whole Foods, Sam’s Club and Fresh Thyme, as well as select Costco locations in the Southeast.

Politico Investigation Details FDA Dysfunction Over Food Regulation, Highlights Four-Decade Dairy Industry Effort to Update Yogurt Rules

“They ignore everyone. They ignore everything,” explained Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association, in a new Politico investigation of the long-standing dysfunction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulation of foods released this weekend.

Angel Yeast’s New Food Ingredients Smart Factory Enters Operation

April 12, 2022 Angel Yeast

Angel Yeast Co. a listed global yeast and yeast extract manufacturer, is opening a new factory of food ingredients. The factory – loaded with state-of-the-art facilities that enable automated operation and heightened quality control – offers enhanced productivity, and higher energy efficiency, with the first batch of products having rolled off its smart mixed production line.

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Bimbo Canada Becomes First National Bakery in North America to Introduce Compostable Bread Bag Clips

April 12, 2022 Bimbo Canada

Bimbo Canada is taking an important step towards achieving a circular economy by transitioning plastic bread bag tags to compostable, cardboard bread bag clips on all bread products including Dempster’s®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Ben’s®, and Stonemill®. This small, yet impactful change will begin immediately and will begin and is anticipated to be complete by June, 2022.