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Cheese sales abroad rose 3.7 percent last year from 2011, although exports of standard bearers Appenzeller and Gruyère dipped, Switzerland Cheese Marketing said on Friday. The Swiss cheese industry had to contend with a price war, in addition to the strong franc, which makes products from Switzerland more expensive in foreign countries, said Manuela Sonderegger, spokeswoman for Swiss Cheese Marketing in Bern. …

Gorham announces expanded capability to make packaging papers with up to 25% wet strength, color and grease resistance, adding innovative functionality for demanding Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) and food applications. …

FFR-DSI’s new Multi Crocks are versatile and available in multiple styles and sizes for an ideal, long-lasting display solution. …

Organic Valley, the nation’s largest cooperative of organic farmers and a leading organic brand, recently announced the launch of Organic Valley Grassmilk™ Raw Cheddar: unique, artisanal raw milk cheese made from the organic milk produced from cows that are 100% grass-fed. Grassmilk Cheddar is a limited edition specialty cheese to celebrate Organic Valley’s 25th anniversary—25 years of cultivating goodness and commitment to organic food and farming. …

Since early January, Lake Erie Creamery has been under the new management of Brian Moran. The award-winning Cleveland-based artisinal creamery was started in 2006 by the husband and wife team of Jerry Onken and Mariann Janosko, who will stay on in advisory roles, says Moran. …