Montchevre Expands NSF Certification To 8 Oz. Fresh Goat Cheese Logs
April 14, 2017 | 2 min to read
LOS ANGELES, CA – Montchevre, the leading goat cheese manufacturer in the United States, announces its 8 oz. Fresh Goat Cheese Logs are now NSF Non-GMO True North Certified. The producer of the first non-GMO goat cheese, Montchevre began exploring converting to non-GMO in 2013 and in July 2016, launched its NSF Non-GMO True North Certified 4 oz. Fresh Goat Cheese Logs.
True pioneers, family owned and operated, Montchevre has been producing goat cheese since 1989, and has grown to be the United States’ market leader. In January 2017, the company made a commitment to transition 20-25 additional farms to non-GMO by the end of 2017 and has successfully added 10 more farms to its non-GMO Producer Group in just three months. Montchevre has also increased its trusted network of goat’s milk suppliers to include over 400 independent family owned farms across Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Minnesota and Illinois that account for the largest single pool of goat milk in the country.
“We continue to see strong consumer demand for non-GMO goat cheese and are pleased to add the NSF Non-GMO True North seal to another top-selling product,” said Arnaud Solandt, co-founder of Montchevre. “Our top priority is to remain true to the principles we were built upon and to create the highest quality products that we possibly can. Montchevre’s focus on non-GMO reaffirms our commitment to not only creating a better product, but also to investing in our farmers, our goats and the environment.”
Montchevre’s 8 oz. Fresh Goat Cheese Logs carry the NSF Non-GMO True North seal on the label. NSF Non-GMO True North assures the integrity of GMO claims and aims to grow the breadth and diversity of non-GMO/GE verified products sold for retail. Montchevre is available at independent grocers and major retailers across the U.S. including Bristol Farms, Gelson’s, HEB, Ingles Markets, Publix, Safeway, Sam’s Club, Schnucks, Smart & Final, Stop & Shop, Target, Walmart and Whole Foods. Products can also be purchased online at www.montchevre.com and shipped nationwide.
ABOUT MONTCHEVRE: Founded in 1989 by Arnaud Solandt and Jean Rossard, Montchevre began as a small operation in a 4,000 square-foot former cheddar plant in Preston, WI. More than twenty-five years later, Montchevre is the leading goat cheese producer in the United States. Remaining true to its original core principles, Montchevre places emphasis on high-quality, wholesome products and production of outstanding goat cheese at the very best value. Producing more than fifty variations of goat cheese, thanks to the supply of milk from 400+ local family farms, Montchevre is conscious of ethics and best practice, purposely protecting farmers’ livelihoods and striving to provide a safe and pleasant work environment for all employees. The Montchevre product line includes a large variety of traditional goat cheese, aged specialty goat cheese and seasonally inspired goat cheese available nationwide.
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