Entry Window Now Open for 2025 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest

New this year are entry classes for sour cream, low fat sour cream, and cultured dairy dips, reflecting industry feedback and growth in these sectors. Entries across a total of 117 distinct categories will be judged on characteristics such as flavor, body, texture, salt, color, finish, and packaging.

Fine Choice Foods SUMM! Brand Products Now Available in Publix Super Markets

November 11, 2024 Fine Choice Foods

This milestone enhances the brand’s retail presence, with SUMM! products now available in more than 20 retail banners across the U.S. – a significant increase from just three banners in 2023 – encompassing all 50 states nationwide.

CIBUS Fresh Recalls CIBUS Fresh Products Containing Glenview Farms Spreadable Brie

November 11, 2024 CIBUS Fresh

CIBUS Fresh has informed the FDA of this recall and is working with customers to ensure the impacted product is removed from store shelves and is no longer distributed.

Whole Foods Market Elevates Cheese Expertise with 40 New Certified Cheese Professionals

November 7, 2024 Whole Foods Market

Whole Foods Market continues to raise the bar in cheese expertise with the addition of 40 team members to its growing cohort of Certified Cheese Professionals (CCPs). This year’s achievement reinforces Whole Foods Market’s position as the leading global employer of CCPs – the retailer has supported the development of more than 370 team member CCPs out of more than 1,000 worldwide.

Functional Foods, Girl Dinner 2.0 Among Top 2025 Trends According to Specialty Food Association Trendspotter Panel

November 7, 2024 Specialty Food Association

The Specialty Food Association (SFA) Trendspotter Panel has provided a sneak peek at the future of food, releasing their predictions for the top 2025 food and beverage trends. Comprising 20 experts from diverse segments of the culinary world, the SFA Trendspotters track emerging specialty food and beverage products in their own work and at the bi-annual SFA Fancy Food Shows, thereby getting an early look at the flavors, formats, and ideas that will hit mainstream retailers and restaurants sooner than later.