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.

Mad About Crave Brothers Mascarpone Contest

Crave Brothers Farmstead Classics Cheese is calling on home cooks to submit their recipes for the Mad About Crave Brothers Mascarpone Contest. Competitors have until January 13, 2012, to send their recipe ideas for appetizers/side dishes (includes salads), main dishes and desserts. If you are tech savvy, please include a one-minute (or less) video demo of your recipe for the Crave Brothers website!

Top Spanish Ham, Now Found In The United States

The top Spanish ham comes from purebred black-footed Ibérico pigs that feed on wild acorns. Now, for the first time, it is available in the United States.