U.S. Championship Cheese Contest Announces Top 20 Finalists

Out of 2,249 entries in the 2023 United States Championship Cheese Contest, just 20 cheeses remain in the hunt for the title: U.S. Champion Cheese.  Over the past two days in Green Bay, Wisconsin, a team of 42 elite cheese judges have evaluated entries from 35 states based on their technical merits, including flavor, texture, appearance, and taste.

Danone North America Announces $65 Million Investment to Support Long-Term Business Growth

February 23, 2023 Danone North America

Danone North America, a leading food and beverage company, today announced it will invest up to $65 million over the next two years to create a new bottle production line in Jacksonville, Florida. The investment will support Danone North America’s long-term growth strategy and will deliver key benefits across the U.S. business, including advancing operational excellence, enabling flexibility in bottle design, accelerating the company’s sustainability goals, and driving cost efficiencies.

Research Finds Consumers Crave Healthier Indulgence in Bakery Aisle

February 23, 2023 Cargill

A Cargill study reveals the purchase drivers, unfilled needs and most promising innovation platforms for cakes, pastries and cookies

Scharffen Berger Rolls Out Innovation Across Their Portfolio

February 23, 2023 Scharffen Berger

As promised in fall of 2022, Scharffen Berger is expanding on their core line, keeping the signature quality Scharffen Berger blend consistent with the past while expanding upon their legacy baking and bar offerings.

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Natural Grocers Named Official Food Purveyor of CineCHEF 2023, presented by The Boulder International Film Festival

February 23, 2023 Natural Grocers

Natural Grocers®, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in the U.S., is proud to be the Official Food Purveyor of CineCHEF 2023. The event is the unofficial kick-off for the 2023 Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF). The Festival (March 2 – 5), attracts more than 25,000 film enthusiasts, media and industry each year. CineCHEF will be held Thursday, March 2nd from 5:30 – 7 p.m. and features an award-winning lineup from among Boulder and Denver’s top chefs.