Michigan Firm Recalls Salad Products For Possible Listeria Contamination

January 30, 2012 USDA FSIS

18th Street Deli Inc., a Hamtramck, Mich., establishment, is recalling approximately 118 pounds of julienne salad products with turkey, ham and hard-boiled eggs. The salads contain eggs that are the subject of an FDA recall due to contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

White Gold Cheese Factory: Churning Out A Taste Of Home

When Frank Fiorini immigrated to Calgary from Rome 12 years ago, he fell in love with his new country and his new city. But he found one problem: mediocre mozzarella. Every time he made himself a Caprese salad-a simple combination of fresh tomatoes, basil leaves, olive oil and mozzarella-or ordered a pizza, he was disappointed in the cheese. It all seemed old and rubbery, nothing like the fresh artisanal mozzarella available in Rome. So Fiorini did something about it.

Artisanal Brands Posts Second Quarter Operating Results; KeHE Rollout On Track

January 30, 2012 Artisanal Brands, Inc.

Artisanal Brands, Inc., reported sales of $846,169 for the quarter ended November 30, 2011. Revenues for the quarter do not include $380,000 in revenues from the sale of 100 units of its new customized stationary refrigeration cases which the company expected to book in the quarter. Had these sales been included as final sales, the company's revenues for the quarter would have been $1,226,169. Artisanal's CheeseClock(TM) customized refrigeration cases are produced overseas and were subject to open purchase orders and a partial prepayment, but the transaction was not deemed completed and recognizable as a sale until the units were all physically documented as delivered. The Company's Artisanal CheeseClock(TM) retail program is currently in 165 stores across the country.

Columbus Foods Acknowledged As Community Leader By City Of Hayward, CA

January 27, 2012 Columbus Foods

Columbus Foods, makers of premium specialty meats for 95 years, has been named a recipient of the City of Hayward's Business Recognition Award. The honor recognizes Columbus for its contribution to the economic well-being of the city; more than half of Columbus' Bay Area-based employees work in Hayward, which is also home to the company's headquarters.

Columbus Foods Introduces Il Classico Antipasto Sampler

January 27, 2012 Columbus Foods

Columbus Foods, makers of premium specialty meats for more than 95 years, has launched its first variety pack, the Il Classico Antipasto Sampler. The sampler includes three of the most popular varieties from the brand’s portfolio of more than 40 salumi offerings.