Month: January 2014

Redwood Hill Farm Chèvre & Fruity Pebbles Make 'Perfect Bite' At West Coast Cheesemonger Invitational

January 31, 2014 Redwood Hill Farm & Creamery, Inc.

The “Perfect Bite” at the first West Coast Cheesemonger Invitational (CMI) at Public Works in San Francisco on January 19 was an unlikely, but delicious combination of flavors and texture that just worked. “The Perpetual Goatstopper” was the creation of Cheesemonger Perry Soulos of Arrowine and Cheese in Arlington, VA, who paired award-winning chèvre from Redwood Hill Farm with grapes, candied ginger and Burstin’ Berry Poppin’ Pebbles™ breakfast cereal to create his unique, eye-catchingly delicious perfect bite. …

MO Firm Recalls Chicken Salad Products For Misbranding & Undeclared Allergen

January 31, 2014 USDA FSIS

Walker’s Food Products Co., a North Kansas City, Mo., establishment, is recalling approximately 2,446 pounds of chicken salad products because of misbranding and an undeclared allergen, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.  The products are formulated with a soy protein concentrate, a known allergen, which was not properly declared on the labels. …

Merkts' Fans Know There's No Cheesepocalypse Here In The Midwest

January 31, 2014 Bel Brands

While the rest of the country is all a Twitter about rumors of an impending ‘cheesepocalypse’, real cheese lovers know there’s #nocheesepocalypsehere in Merkts’ country. Football fans looking for 100% real Wisconsin cheddar will find all they need for the big game when they head to their local grocery store and pick up their favorite Merkts cheese spread. …

Milk Source Of Kaukauna, WI, Named 2014 Innovative Dairy Farmer Of The Year

January 31, 2014 The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)

Milk Source, LLC, a dairy operation located in Kaukauna, Wis., was named the 2014 Innovative Dairy Farmer of the Year during an awards ceremony this week at the International Dairy Foods Association's Dairy Forum in Palm Desert, Calif. The award recognizes U.S. dairy producers that apply creativity, excellence and forward thinking to achieve greater on-farm productivity and improved milk marketing. …

Wallaby Yogurt Co. Introduces Organic Whole Milk Blended Greek Yogurt

January 31, 2014 Wallaby Yogurt Company

Wallaby Yogurt Company, a family-owned producer of organic yogurt, announces the launch of a new variety of organic Greek yogurt. After enjoying enormous success with the introduction of its Greek lowfat and nonfat yogurt lines in 2012 and 2013, respectively, Wallaby expands its Greek yogurt offerings to include a whole milk variety in 2014. …