Fredrikson Farm Doubles Their Cheese-Making Capacity

Ed and Dianna Fredrikson have come a long way from dabbling in cheese making while supporting their daughters in raising goats for 4-H. What started out as a hobby for their girls grew into Fredrikson Farm: a goat dairy in China, Maine, producing chevre and aged cheese that’s now sold throughout New England. 

Local Goods Gathered Helps Maine Cheesemakers Sell Throughout New England

There are over 80 artisan cheesemakers in Maine making a range of varieties, from feta to camembert to cheddar and beyond.  Unless you’re in the state, though, you’re unlikely to get a taste of Maine’s wide diversity of cheeses.  As Holly Aker, owner of Local Goods Gathered and President of the Maine Cheese Guild, put it, because of the state’s rural nature, limited distribution channels, and unique laws around pasteurization, only a small amount of cheese was leaving Maine.  

Saputo Dairy USA’s New Mexico Expansion Finishes Years Ahead of Schedule

With the expansion, Saputo Dairy USA has created 300 jobs in administration, manufacturing, quality insurance and maintenance, according to Jamie Dickerman, vice president of public relations with Sunny505.

WCMA Announces Industry Leaders to be Honored with 2023 Recognition Awards

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) Board of Directors has selected 13 individuals to be recognized Thursday, April 6 at CheeseCon in Madison, Wisconsin for their outstanding contributions to the dairy processing industry. 

Wonky Bread is Well Wrapped in New Compostable Bags

December 28, 2022 KM Packaging Services Ltd.

The UK’s first “wonky” bread box required an important extra element … an eco-friendly bag. Earth & Wheat found the ideal solution in the form of a home-compostable bag supplied by KM Packaging.