Deli

Earlier this month, Sartori Co. announced that its limited edition Cognac BellaVitano was named the top U.S. cheese and third-best cheese in the world among 2,500 entries at the World Cheese Awards in England, marking the highest finish ever for a U.S. cheese in that competition. The award is one of more than 100 that the company has received since introducing its own line of retail cheeses after purchasing the Antigo Cheese Co. in 2006. …

Bill Boersma, one of the first dairy farmers in the Valley to become a cheese maker, has launched a new company in Fowler: 9th Street Cheese. The pioneering cheese maker is churning out his award-winning blue cheese and making a push into the Hispanic cheese market.

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Choosing cheese for your holiday party or carry-in offering should involve some thought. Like pairing food with wine or presenting a gorgeous entree with just the right sides and sauces to bring out its best qualities, cheeses on a cheese board should compliment and contrast with one another. …

Sara Lee Corp. plans to construct a $3 million addition to its St. Joseph meat-processing plant that will create up to 55 new jobs. Information filed with the city of St. Joseph confirmed the project, although the corporation has declined to formally announce its intentions. A building permit filed with the city said that Miron Construction Co. of Neenah, Wis., will be the contractor for the 29,000-square-foot addition.

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Biodegradable Food Service, LLC (BDFS) announced today the launch of its Earth-To-Go line of PLA cups, clamshells, portion/soufflé cups, salad bowls, and deli containers. The line should be available for shipment in late December 2011. …