Swanton VT’s Via Cheese Stops Production

Via Cheese has laid off its production staff and is no longer producing cheese.

Utah Unpasteurized Milk Contained Salmonella

Several state and county agencies say samples of unpasteurized milk show it contained Salmonella when six people fell ill in Utah, Salt Lake and Wasatch counties.

Dairy Wholesaling In The US – Industry Risk Rating Report

This Industry Risk Ratings report evaluates the inherent risks associated with the Dairy Wholesaling in the US industry. Industry Risk is assumed to be the difficulty, or otherwise, of the business operating environment. The report looks at the operational risk associated with this industry.

Groups Urge Veto Of Wisconsin Raw Milk Bill

Cheesemakers, doctors, veterinarians and other opponents of legalizing raw milk sales in Wisconsin urged Gov. Jim Doyle on Friday to veto the bill, citing safety risks. Doyle last month indicated he was likely to sign it into law, but this week began to back off those statements.

Special Cheese May Fight Disease

A Finnish researcher suggests adding cheese with probiotic bacteria to the diets of elderly people to help them fight infection and disease.