CFIA: Certain Deschamps/Fromagerie Marie Kade Cheeses May Contain Listeria

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and 3903052 Canada Inc. are warning the public not to consume the cheese products described below because the products may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Alouette Cheese Encourages Consumers To Feed Their Taste For Adventure

November 16, 2011 Alouette

Alouette® Cheese has announced an in-store and online promotion for the release of the upcoming movie, The Adventures of Tintin, in theaters December 21st. Kicking off an adventure in entertaining this holiday season, Alouette will join the quest with Tintin, an intrepid young reporter whose relentless pursuit of a good story thrusts him into a world of high adventure. Presented by Paramount Pictures and Columbia Pictures, the film is based on the series of books, The Adventures of Tintin by Herge, and produced by Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson and Kathleen Kennedy.

Venus Wafers Launches Non-GMO Verified Water Cracker

November 16, 2011 Venus Wafers

Venus Wafers today announced it will be launching Non-GMO (genetically modified organisms) certified water crackers under its brand, The Original Mariner Biscuit Company. With this verification, Venus will display the Non-GMO Project seal of approval on its new packaging and expanded range of water crackers. The Non-GMO Project offers North America’s only independent verification for products made according to best practices for GMO avoidance.

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.