New Vintage of World Champion Cheese, Rogue River Blue, to be Celebrated September 22

September 15, 2021 Rogue Creamery

Oregon cheesemaker Rogue Creamery announces that its 2021 vintage of the reigning World Champion Cheese, Rogue River Blue, will be released and celebrated on the Autumnal Equinox, September 22.

Great Lakes Cheese picks Franklinville, NY for New Factory

September 15, 2021 David Robinson, Buffalo News

Great Lakes Cheese will build a more than $500 million cheese factory in Franklinville, ending a two-year search by the company for a replacement for its Cuba facility.

Minnesota Files Price Gouging Suit Against Egg Producer

September 15, 2021 JD Supra

Although many states of emergency have expired, new lawsuits that allege price gouging continue to be filed.  On September 3, 2021, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a complaint in Minnesota state court against Sparboe Farms, Inc. alleging the company engaged in price gouging for the sale of eggs in violation of the Minnesota Governor’s executive order.

French-Inspired “Pancakes To-Go” by Bakerly Launch at Whole Foods Stores Nationwide

September 15, 2021 Bakerly

 bakerly, creators of French-inspired brioche and snack products, has expanded its footprint across the U.S. by adding Whole Foods Markets to its ever-growing family of retailers. Whole Foods Markets will carry bakerly’s new French “pancakesto-go” at 496 of its stores throughout the country. Each individually wrapped pancake is made with a hint of sweetness, so there is no need for forks or knives, just “unwrap et voilà!”. Preparing breakfast and snacks has never been easier. 

Antoinette “Toni” Watkins Receives IFMA Gold Plate Award, Foodservice Industry’s Top Honor

Antoinette “Toni” Watkins, MS, RDN, System Director of Food & Nutrition Services at Riverside Health System, was named the 2021 Gold Plate Award recipient by the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) during the 67th Annual Gold & Silver Plate Awards Celebration. Watkins, representing the Health Care category, was nominated by Basic American Foods and was selected from an impressive slate of this year’s Silver Plate winners.