Maplebrook Offers New Size Of Burrata

November 15, 2011 Maplebrook Fine Cheese

Maplebrook Fine Cheese is pleased to announce the introduction of a new size of their renowned burrata. Originally offered in eight ounce and four ounce sizes, Maplebrook has now released a unique two ounce size, also known as burratini. The two ounce burratini is packaged with four pieces in containers of sea salt brine.

Mixed-Milk Mona Follows The New Sheep's-Milk Trend

Mona, a mixed-milk cheese from the Wisconsin Sheep Dairy Cooperative, has been showing up lately at a few Bay Area retail counters, so I have had the chance to get to know it. A 10-pound wheel made from pasteurized sheep's and cow's milk in equal parts, Mona reminds me of a cross between Manchego and Monterey Dry Jack.

Artisanal Brands Inc. Announces New Retail Distribution Program

November 15, 2011 Artisanal Brands, Inc.

Artisanal Brands, Inc. has finalized an agreement with KeHE Distributors, the nation's largest specialty and natural foods distributor, to begin marketing Artisanal's branded refrigerated cases to retailers free of charge in exchange for the retailers' commitment to KeHE to purchase a monthly minimum of deli and dairy goods.

Golden Glen Creamery Recalls Raw Cheddar, Possible Listeria Risk

November 14, 2011 FDA

Golden Glen Creamery of Bow, WA is voluntarily recalling Raw Cheddar because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Vancouver Island Cheese, Please

November 14, 2011 Eric Akis, Times Colonist

There are many reasons the Island is a wonderful place to live and, if you love cheese, you can add that to the list. We have some of the best cheese producers in Canada and today I'll let you know who they are. Their cheeses are available at fine food shops and delis, farm markets, many grocery stores and their own retail shops.