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April 16 is Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day

Every Whole Foods in the United States and independent stores everywhere to host tastings.

April 15, 2016

Nearly 600 events in 10 different countries are scheduled for the second annual Raw Milk Cheese Appreciation Day, a celebration of traditional cheeses.

David Rogers, Dan Flavin and Alyssa Stone stand inside the Standard Market cheese cave

Aging in place

Video: At Standard Market's cheese cave, fresh product becomes aged cheese

Standard Market received two awards from the American Cheese Society for a LaClare Farms Chandoka aged in its cave.

April 14, 2016

Cave-aging cheese adds value. But when a cheesemaker doesn’t have the space or the time to age its own cheese, it turns to an outside service. Meet Standard Market of Westmont, Ill.

Sales of cheese slices, strings outpace other forms

Consumer preference for natural cheeses in slices and strings/sticks rise, but shredded cheese is the overall category leader.

Sarah M. Kennedy

April 11, 2016

Consumers’ preference for natural over processed shows in cheese sales. While natural cheese sales remained positive, processed cheese continues to see declines. Consumers are opting for natural slices, sticks and shredded cheese.

In the case of eyes in cheese, size matters

Cheesemakers need to understand fermentation and gas development to avoid defects in their cheese or when they want to create the right number and size of eyes in certain cheeses.

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

April 7, 2016

Eye development in cheese can be a sought-after attribute or an unfortunate defect, but in both cases, gas is the culprit. That’s why it is essential for cheesemakers to understand the basics of gas development and apply that knowledge, whether they are looking to make a tightly knit Cheddar or a Swiss with perfect eyes.

Elli Quark is a spoonable German-style fresh cheese

April 6, 2016

Elli Quark, owned by P.S. Let’s Eat Inc., Irvine, Calif., is a spoonable, German-style fresh cheese with a creamy texture similar to Greek yogurt.

Sargento-Snack-Bite-Flavor-Colby Pepper Jack

Snacking cheese

New dairy products: Sargento adds new cheese Snack Bites

Sargento adds another snacking cheese to its line, available in three zesty varieties and Cheddar

March 31, 2016

Sargento adds another snacking cheese to its line with Snack Bites, available in three zesty varieties and Cheddar.

5 new cheese products that offer convenience

Sarah M. Kennedy

March 21, 2016

The Laughing Cow’s cheese and breadsticks snack; Emmi creates a microwavable cheese fondue; BelGioioso launches sample sizes of new artisan cheeses

Cheesemakers go for bold, convenient and authentic products

Millennials are helping to drive cheese innovations that focus on convenience, flavor and freshness.

Sarah M. Kennedy

March 21, 2016

Convenience, flavor, authenticity and freshness are key factors that will drive consumer cheese purchases in 2016, according to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Madison.