Sustainable Piedmontese Cheesemaking With Caseificio Paje

February 12, 2024 Rogers Collection

Caseificio Paje merges the art of cheesemaking with environmentally conscious sourcing and practices. Situated within their local Piedmont community, they partner with three neighboring farmers to ensure an exceptional selection of raw materials. At the heart of Paje lies an unwavering commitment to sustainability and the art of traditional Piedmontese cheesemaking.

IDFA Statement on Conclusion of National Federal Milk Marketing Order Pricing Formula Hearing

IDFA believes the dairy industry has fundamentally changed since 2008 when the previous FMMO revisions were made, and that the current FMMO pricing formulas should be amended to reflect these new market dynamics. While nutritious milk remains the foundation for dairy’s continued growth, today’s U.S. dairy industry is defined by a robust, innovative supply chain that relies more and more on products like cheese, yogurt, dairy-based health beverages and powders, frozen treats, and valued-added fluid milk to meet ever-evolving consumer demands and generate income for producers and processors alike.”

USDA Publishes Final Rule Amending the Appalachian, Florida and Southeast Milk Marketing Orders and Agreements

February 12, 2024 USDA AMS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has published a final rule that amends the transportation credit balancing fund provisions in the Appalachian and Southeast Federal milk marketing orders (FMMOs) and establishes distributing plant delivery credits in the Appalachian, Florida and Southeast FMMOs.

Zingerman’s Bakehouse Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Walnuts in Zingerman’s Bakehouse Black Magic Brownie Individual Packages & Zingerman’s Bakehouse Black Magic Brownie 4 Pack

February 12, 2024 FDA

Zingerman’s Bakehouse of Ann Arbor, MI is recalling Zingerman’s Bakehouse Black Magic Brownie Individually Packaged & Zingerman’s Bakehouse Black Magic Brownie 4 Pack because they may contain undeclared WALNUTS. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to WALNUTS run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Rising Cocoa Prices are Souring the Outlook for Chocolate Candy Makers

February 12, 2024 CoBank

U.S. consumers are paying more for chocolate products as confection manufacturers raise prices in response to the soaring cost of cocoa. Cocoa prices are nearly 65% higher than they were one year ago, and New York futures prices are at a 46-year high. While consumer demand has remained relatively strong, higher retail prices are poised to take a bigger toll on volume sales and stifle category growth through much of 2024.