Sales Surge In Specialty Foods A Sign Of Economic Recovery

U.S. specialty food sales sizzled last year in what industry experts believe is a sign consumers are regaining confidence and opening their wallets.

Mezzetta Launches New Products Inspired By Current Restaurant, Culinary Trends

April 25, 2011 Mezzetta Specialty Foods

Mezzetta Specialty Foods, Americas number-one producer of imported and domestic peppers and olives, announced today it is debuting a variety of new unique specialty food products inspired by current culinary trends, including three new cheese-stuffed olives: Smoked Gouda, Habanero Jack and Sharp White Cheddar.

New Graduates Bring Master Ranks To 51

The Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker program, the nations only advanced certification course of its kind for veteran cheesemakers, has graduated two new and two returning Master Cheesemakers. With the new 2011 graduates, Wisconsin has 51 Masters. In total, they hold Masters certifications for 34 cheese varieties and represent 29 companies.

J.V.M. Sales Corp. Receives Certification From Womens Business Enterprise

J.V.M. Sales Corp d/b/a Milanos Cheese Corp. has recently received certification from the Womens Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) as a Womens Business Enterprise (WBE) on a state and national level. As a WBE, Milanos executives can receive special training provided by WBENC and tools to increase their ability to operate efficiently, grow their capacity to meet corporate needs and better understand how to compete in a diverse procurement environment.

Parnassia Food Has Expanded The Offering Of Mezzini

April 22, 2011 Parnassia Food, Inc.

Parnassia Food, Inc. has expanded the offering of Mezzini in the North East from 17 to 27 products by introducing a line of 10 olive items at WholeFoods in New York, New Jersey and Western Connecticut.