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Fend off bacteriophage in cheese plants

Certain preventive measures can reduce phage presence.

John A. Lucey Ph.D., Director, Center for Dairy Research

January 12, 2021

Cheese is a "living" food due to the presence of different types of bacteria and sometimes yeast and mold, depending on the cheese variety. Like any other living thing, the bacteria used in cheese can get sick.

Bel Brands launches the Babybel Plus+ functional cheese snacks

The snacks include added benefits such as probiotics and vitamins.

January 11, 2021

Babybel, a brand of Chicago-based Bel Brands USA Inc., said it will introduce a range of functional dairy snacks this February in two varieties: Babybel Plus+ Probiotic and Babybel Plus+ Vitamins.

ADPI expands Center of Excellence resources

The organization added three subject-matter expert to the center.

January 6, 2021

The American Dairy Products Institute (ADPI), Elmhurst, Ill., announced the addition of three subject-matter experts to its Center of Excellence (COE) resource group for members.

Construction commences on new Rumiano Cheese Co. packaging facility

The 46,766-square-foot plant in Willows, Calif., will increase efficiency and capacity by 50% while retaining all 150 current employees.

December 14, 2020

Rumiano Cheese Co., California’s oldest family-owned cheese company and a pioneer in organic and artisanal cheese, said construction has begun on its new 46,766-square-foot cheese processing and packaging plant one hour north of Sacramento in Willows, Calif.

Landana Cheese adds two dutch cheese varieties

The offerings include Landana Jersey X.O. and Landana Organic Carrot.

December 14, 2020

Landana Cheese, a brand of Vandersterre Groep, Bodegraven, Netherlands, says it added two cheese products to its existing lines.

Vote for the 'Best New Dairy Products of 2020’

The deadline for voting is Jan. 18.

December 11, 2020

From the hundreds of products we covered, we nominated 20 — based on originality, creativity and/or packaging design — for "Best New Dairy Products of 2020" consideration.

Dairy organizations react to nomination of Tom Vilsack as secretary of agriculture

IDFA, USDEC and NMPF all applaud the choice.

December 11, 2020

Several dairy organizations commended President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination of Tom Vilsack as Agriculture secretary.

US dairy organizations applaud USTR action to address Canadian TRQ violations

IDFA, USDEC and NMPF weigh in on the Dec. 9 announcement.

December 9, 2020

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC) and the National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) said they applaud the Dec. 9 announcement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) that it is initiating consultations with the government of Canada under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

WCMA to recognize nine cheese industry leaders with awards at 2021 CheeseExpo Global Online

Mark Schleitwiler will receive the association’s highest honor: the WCMA Life Member Award.

December 9, 2020

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association’s (WCMA) board of directors selected nine individuals to be recognized next year at CheeseExpo Global Online for their outstanding work in the dairy processing industry.