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Italian Cheese Leader Debuts New Name
Fairfield, New Jersey) An iconic name in the Italian cheese business is unwrapping a big announcement at this year’s Summer Fancy Food Show. Arthur Schuman, Inc. is celebrating its 70th anniversary by introducing a new name – Schuman Cheese. Arthur Schuman started the business, which was incorporated in 1946, with a passion for bringing the best cheese to the American market. The new moniker honors that heritage while celebrating the innovative culture that drives the company’s contemporary business strategy. “Seventy years of operations brings growth, and it brings change,” said Neal Schuman, Arthur’s grandson and the current CEO. “First and ...

Bob’s Red Mill Enters Paleo Category with Grain Free, Gluten Free Baking Flour
Portland, Oregon – June 7, 2016 – With an uptick in the paleo lifestyle market, Bob’s Red Mill, the leading provider of whole grain and gluten free foods for more than 40 years, has launched a new grain free baking flour blend. The new Paleo Baking Flour, which combines four simple ingredients, is now available to retailers nationwide and offers consumers a reliable grain free, gluten free flour for baking and cooking. “After the wonderfully warm receptions of our Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour and Gluten Free All Purpose Flour, we realized folks were hungry for unique, gluten free flour ...

Love With Food Makes Another Key Acquisition
Love With Food, a snack food subscription company that has made a name for itself by delivering consumers a selection of unique, all-natural snacks at an affordable monthly rate has acquired the gluten-free service Send Me Gluten Free in an effort to better serve consumers, no matter their dietary restrictions. “The acquisition of Send Me Gluten Free marks a significant point of growth for Love With Food,” CEO and Founder of Love With Food Aihui Ong remarks. While Love With Food aims to expand its business into a variety of different markets in the years to come, Ong notes that ...

IDDBA Announces Winner of 2016 Cake Decorating Challenge
Madison, WI — The winner of the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association’s™ (IDDBA) 21st annual Cake Decorating Challenge is Sara Vanderheyden, Hy-Vee Inc., Ames, IA. The event was held at the Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar and Expo in Houston, TX, June 5-7. Second place went to: Nayeli Cruz, Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions, Carlsbad, CA. The third place winner was: Paige Thornton, Green Valley Marketplace, Elkridge, MD. The Challenge consists of three phases. On day one, contestants decorate enough cakes to fill one multi-tiered, eight-foot bakery case. On day two, contestants decorate a wedding cake. On day three, each contestant decorates three cakes, one from ...

Fresno Food Expo Fosters Collaboration and Innovation among Food Producers
Central California’s San Joaquin Valley is as a leader in the global food industry, not only for its sheer volume – producing no less than one third of the world’s food – but for its novelty of specialty foods and beverages. Located in the heart of this eight-county region, the Fresno Food Expo was created to celebrate these innovative foods and beverages in a one-of-a-kind foodie experience. Featuring only food grown and manufactured in the region, the Expo is unlike any other trade show. Its mission is to foster innovation, collaboration, business growth and economic development among San Joaquin Valley ...

New Summer Class Joins 2016 Specialty Food Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (June 1, 2016) – The Specialty Food Association announces a new group of honorees for the 2016 class of the Specialty Food Hall of Fame. The 47 individuals have been instrumental in building and shaping the $120.5 billion specialty food industry into the thriving business it is today. Inductees include George Gellert, Atalanta Corporation, Gary Guittard, Guittard Chocolate and Daniel Lubetzky, KIND. Those honored were nominated and selected by Association members and the Hall of Fame Committee. Established in 2015, the Hall of Fame's mission is to "honor individuals whose accomplishments, impact, contributions, innovations, and successes within the ...

U.S. Bison Sales Hit $340 Million, Growth Limited by Supply
Westminster, CO (May 26, 2016) The U.S. bison business has grown into a $340 million category at the retail and food-service level, with continued growth primarily constrained by the limited supply of market-ready animals, according to information compiled by the National Bison Association this week. The association's analysis was based on the results of the latest survey of commercial bison marketers, along with the release of its annual analysis on the Economic Size of the U.S. Bison business. "The bison market is enjoying strong stability and profitability, with growth projected to continue as long as we can expand herds across ...

Krinos Foods Celebrates New $25 Million Facility with Private Grand Opening Celebration
Krinos Foods officially opens the doors to its new 100,000-square-foot facility located at 1750 Bathgate Ave. in Bronx, N.Y. on Wednesday, June 15. To assist with the private grand opening celebration, Krinos Foods Chairman Eric Moscahlaidis and New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President Maria Torres-Springer will address guests and will perform a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Attendees and media will be invited to tour the new facility, take part in the grand opening festivities and learn more about Krinos Foods, the company, its products and impact on the Bronx neighborhood. The new location and $20 million facility is the result of ...

National Farm to Table Alliance Launched
The National Farm to Table Alliance is a collection of organizations interested in the production, use, and benefits of sustainable local farm fresh seasonal products and supports the important exchange between Practitioners, Policy Makers and Consumers while promoting food safety. The Alliance was started by the organizers of the annual Farm to Table Experience. Formation of the Alliance was supported by Mike Strain, Commissioner of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture, which is a founding member joined by the Arkansas Agricultural Department, Bonterra Organic Vineyards, Centerplate, Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Slow Foods USA, and the National Food and Beverage Foundation. ...

Family-Owned Cheese Maker Nabs Top Honors At World Championship Cheese Contest
Entries from Arthur Schuman, Inc. (Fairfield, New Jersey) earned four Best of Class Awards at the World Championship Cheese Contest. Four generations of commitment to quality and leadership was again best of class recognition in four categories, with four additional cheeses receiving honors, as well. “Seventy years ago, my grandfather founded our business with a passion for bringing the best cheese to the American market,” said Neal Schuman, president and CEO of ASI. “This recognition and acknowledgement by our peers in the industry is a testament to the dedication, hard work and great talent of our cheese-making teams.” ASI took ...

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