Deli

The names Parmesan, Provolone, Salami and Bologna Should Belong to everyone. A number of food producers and organizations from multiple countries have launched the Consortium for Common Food Names, an international initiative that seeks to stop efforts to restrict the use of generic food names, including such efforts by the European Commission

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Vandersterre Groep’s Landana Goat Cheese MILD was recently granted a third place award in the semi-soft goat cheese class at the World Championship Cheese Contest held earlier this month in Madison, Wis. This year’s contest received a record 2,504 entries from 24 countries, ranking Vandersterre’s winner among the finest cheeses in the world. …

One of Randolph’s most prominent and scenic dairy farms is poised to become Vermont’s largest commercial goats’ milk dairy, milking 700 to 800 goats. The Route 12 farm of Perry and Carol Hodgdon was sold March 14 to the Castanea Foundation, part of a new partnership that will supply goats’ milk to Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery. …

Queso Murcia al Vino from Spain is commonly sold in the United States under the brand name "Drunken Goat," because the cheese is soaked in a red wine during its aging cycle. The very dark, tannic, "doble pasta" wine is made with twice the normal amount of grape skins to juice. It stains the thin rind a deep burgundy color, which is striking against the bright white paste and imparts a slightly fruity aroma. …

Tyson Foods, Inc. will partner with two popular brands for a spring and early summer savings opportunity. Tyson® Wings and Boneless Wings from the grocer's deli pair perfectly with JOSE CUERVO® margarita mix, the number one selling margarita mix at retail, and a new flavor from TABASCO® brand, TABASCO® Buffalo Style Hot Sauce. The promotion is available in stores and online from April 30 through June 29, 2012. …