CHEVOO and Belle Chevre Garner Gold & Silver at 2022-2023 World Cheese Awards

November 8, 2022 CHEVOO

Herbes de Provence, the latest addition to CHEVOO’s iconic range of marinated goat cheeses, won Gold at the highly-esteemed World Cheese Awards in Wales on November 2, 2022. CHEVOO’s sister brand, Belle Chevre, took home a Silver award for its Greek Kiss, a fresh chèvre wrapped in brined grape leaves.

Lindemanns Honored with Lifetime Membership Award

November 8, 2022 Pine River Pre-Pack

Phil and Mary Lindemann of Pine River Cheese Spread, were recently honored with the Lifetime Membership Award from the Eastern Wisconsin Cheesemakers and Buttermakers Association.

Brands dosa by DOSA, Pariva, Tres Lecheria and Wheyward Spirit Win $50,000 from California Milk Advisory Board and VentureFuel

Startups dosa by DOSA, Pariva, Tres Lecheria and Wheyward Spirit claimed victory last night at the 2022 Real California Milk Excelerator: Open Innovation Final Pitch Event. Created by the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) and innovation advisory VentureFuel, the competition is designed to identify, curate and accelerate innovation in dairy-based products, from consumer food and beverages to textiles and beyond. The four cohort winners will each receive $50,000 in resources and funding to scale their products in California and will compete for an additional $100,000 in support based on continued performance.

Historic Drought is Creating an Ongoing Crisis for Organic Dairy Farmers

November 8, 2022 Straus Family Creamery

Straus Family Creamery, a certified organic creamery whose mission is to sustain family farms and revitalize rural communities, organized the newly formed group named Western Organic Dairy Farming Crisis Coalition. Organic dairy producers and agricultural industry supporters are part of the coalition seeking immediate emergency drought relief assistance for organic dairy farmers. The drought has created a dramatic increase in feed costs (up to 50 percent), feed shortages, and drought-related operating costs.

Mama Lupe’s Launches ‘Flavor Pack’ Line of Sweet and Savory Flavored Flour Tortillas

November 8, 2022 Flagship Food Group

Mama Lupe’s, a leading brand of innovative and better-for-you tortillas, announced today that it has pioneered a line of flavored tortillas which will launch this month in Walmart stores across the United States. Presented under the ‘Flavor Pack’ sub-brand, innovative flavors include chocolate, churro, ranch, BBQ, pumpkin spice, and buffalo spice. For sale at only $2.98 per package, Flavor Pack presents an incredible value for customers looking for a fun and unique way to create a new at-home meal or snacking experience.