Deli

Starting July 1, Dofino® challenges consumers to upgrade their same-old sandwiches to great with the big flavor of Havarti cheese. Lasting the whole summer, until the end of September, Dofino® will be capturing shopper attention in stores nationwide with POS materials, sweepstakes to win $500 for groceries, and brand-new recipes to encourage more frequent usage of Havarti as an everyday cheese. …

Fun in the sun. And everyone wants to look good in his or her swimsuit, right? One new, simple strategy for healthier eating and weight loss can be found at local grocery stores – Weight Watchers announces the first mainstream, low-calorie, portion-controlled to-go meals and deli salads in the U.S. …

The USDA announced that it will award 25 grants to 19 states and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to help create economic opportunities for American producers and businesses. $61,026 will go to the University of Missouri to survey Missouri consumers and retailers about their preferences and willingness to pay for locally produced artisan cheese in order to foster development of the specialty dairy sector. …

Members of the cheese elite gathered together on Monday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. to recognize members in the Guilde Internationale des Fromagers at the Long View Gallery in Washington, D.C. Those recognized are not only passionate about cheese, but they are leaders in their field in terms of the production and preservation of standards, quality and education of fine cheese. …

Eran Wajswol went to school for mechanical engineering. Spent several years servicing equipment for oil companies. Then started his own development company and built condos in Hoboken for 25 years. And then he chucked it all to make cheese. Now North Jersey chefs swoon over his cheese.

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