The past year has been a rollercoaster ride for the cheese category. While the COVID-19 pandemic drastically reduced demand for cheese in foodservice, the category’s growth at retail was extensive, notes Kelly Slentz, associate brand manager, cheese for La Farge, Wis.-based Organic Valley.
Motif to expand work with Professor Alejandro Marangoni and the University of Guelph Ontario to create plant-based cheese that stretches and melts, and plant-based meat with healthier, marbleized fat
May 14, 2021
Motif will have exclusive access to these food technologies, which hold the promise to address two of the most significant challenges in plant-based foods: achieving melt and stretch in plant-based cheese, and healthier fat that marbleizes in plant-based meat.
Butterball Farms develops Garlic Herb Butter Dollops for ready meals, meat, poultry, seafood and more
March 11, 2021
Few flavors evoke a rich and savory flavor more than garlic herb butter. Consumers crave its extraordinary flavor and smooth, creamy texture from steakhouses and fine dining.
New plant-based certified Boursin is dairy-free, 100% plant-based and suitable for both vegans and flexitarians
October 22, 2020
The new plant-based certified Boursin is dairy-free, 100% plant-based and suitable for both vegans and flexitarians. Boursin Dairy-Free, available in flavor Garlic & Herbs, will be available starting the end of October.
New seasonal variety is available for a limited time
September 17, 2020
Boursin's unique creamy, crumbly cheese and the rich, complex sweetness of balsamic with notes of fig combine to bring cheese lovers an indulgent new flavor.
A US affiliate of Groupe Lactalis will purchase the business for a reported $3.2 billion
September 16, 2020
The Kraft Heinz Company announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Natural, Grated, Cultured and Specialty cheese businesses to a US affiliate of Groupe Lactalis for a purchase price of $3.2 billion. The proposed transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2021, subject to regulatory review and approval.
LonoLife Noodle Soups are made with 20g of protein, use high quality egg noodles and contain savory, flavorful bone broth
August 17, 2020
LonoLife, a brand of portable, powdered bone broth and collagen products, announced its newest innovation, which aims to meet consumers’ need for elevated nutrition, convenience and flavor. LonoLife Noodle Soups are made with 20g of protein, use high quality egg noodles and contain savory, flavorful bone broth.
New bone broths now available at Whole Foods Market
August 7, 2020
Whole Foods Market stores nationwide now carry new Freak Flag Organics Bone Broth products. The retailer will sell three of the company’s bone broths, all of which are USDA-certified organic and GMO-free. The partnership allows for even more opportunities of expansion for other retailers to carry Freak Flag Organics Bone Broths.
Idaho Milk Products offers Milk Innovation Center virtual tour
June 19, 2020
Idaho Milk Products will be offering virtual tours of their Milk Innovation Center (MIC) that includes a state-of-the-art processing area, an instrumental lab and a multi-purpose room for product evaluations and conferencing. The virtual tours will primarily focus on the process formulations for Ready-to-Drink (RTD) beverages, protein bars and ice cream.