The Dairy Farmers of America Inc. are idling operations at its Lovington, N.M. cheese plant, which has been open since 1995. Production at the plant, which has been jointly owned and operated by DFA and the Greater Southwest Agency, will be transferred to other DFA plants. DFA’s nearest southwestern plants are in El Paso and Schulenburg, Texas. The Lovington plant … Read More
Land O'Lakes Sale Completed
Land O’Lakes, Inc. announced today the completion of the sale of assets of its Cheese & Protein International (CPI) operations, located in Tulare, Calif., to a US subsidiary of Saputo Inc. The sale includes substantially all of CPI’s cheese manufacturing operations and cut-and-wrap operations, formally known as Golden Valley Dairy Products. The transaction includes a long-term milk supply agreement, under … Read More
Cheese to Change Colors
Those orange cheese slices in your fridge, may soon have some fun new company – studies are now being conducted to produce processed cheese slices in different colors and shapes. The research is being supported by Dairy Management Inc. and aims to produce a product that will appeal to children and other demographics, and will increase opportunities for use in … Read More
Sargento's New Lineup
These new Sargento Cheeses sound wonderful! I can’t wait to try them! The new cheeses include Chipotle Cheddar, and a series of limited-edition cheeses, including Vermont Sharp White Cheddar and Aged Provolone. All three of the new cheeses are available shredded and sliced, as well as in snack sticks. The limited-edition cheeses will be available in supermarkets for about four … Read More
Brick Cheese a Wisconsin Speciality
The word Wisconsin still means “cheese” to most everyone. Wisconsin Master Cheesmakers Joe Widmer, Theresa, Wis.; Ron Buholzer, Klondike Cheese Company; Jamie Fahrney, Chalet Cheese Cooperative; Gary Grossen, Babcock Hill Dairy Plant; Jim Meives, Chula Vista Cheese; Myron Olson, Chalet Cheese Cooperative and Steve Stettler, Decatur Dairy, Inc. all produce Brick cheese, a speciality cheese of the state. Enjoy the … Read More
US Cheesemakers Recognized at World Awards
More news about outstanding U.S. cheesemakers! This time its the results of the 2007 World Cheese Awards, judged in London last week. Fiscalini Cheese Co., Modesto, Calif. had a major victory with their Bandage Wrapped Extra mature cheddar. Click here to see all of the results. A variety of U.S. cheeses earned high praise — and medals — from judges … Read More
Cheesemakers Shine
The 2007 U.S. Cheese Championships, held in Wisconsin this month, has posted this year’s winning cheesemakers. Winners will be honored April 19, 2007, at a gala Awards Banquet during the Wisconsin Cheese Industry Conference in La Crosse, Wisconsin. United States Champion New York cheddar, extra sharp Made by Ken Root McCadam Cheese Chateaugay, NY Champion Round Score: 99.1 First Runner-Up … Read More
Cheese Institute Directors
It’s that time of year folks! Here’s another release on newly elected directors for the Wisconsin Specialty Cheese Institute. The Wisconsin Specialty Cheese Institute (WSCI) on March 15 finalized elections and new officers for its 2007-2008 Board of Directors. The eight-member board welcomes two new members, Luke Buholzer, of Klondike Cheese, Monroe, and Tammy Welles of Northland Laboratories, Green Bay. … Read More
Alto Introduces Premium Cheese
The new cheese offerings from Alto Dairy Cooperative sound delicious! Alto Dairy Cooperative is proud to introduce their Alto Bello® brand, a family of premium Italian-style cheeses made with top-quality milk from Alto’s farmer-owners. Formaggio Migliore, meaning “best cheese” in Italian, and Formaggio Indulgente, meaning “forgiving cheese,” are Alto’s first products released under the newly created brand. Specially formulated for … Read More
Festival for Oregon Cheese
The visit I have planned to DC this weekend will pale in comparision to the Oregon Cheese Festival, March 17 & 18 in Central Point, Ore. The event sounds like a great alternative to the typical Saint Patrick’s day festivities – and a wonderal opportunity for the state’s cheesemakers to showcase and market their product. Oregon-inspired culinary events, including a … Read More