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Castello Cheese Featured in Movie Burnt
Castello® cheese, maker of creatively crafted imported cheeses, has paired up with The Weinstein Company to play a major role in the upcoming movie "Burnt." In the movie, which will be in theaters beginning October 23, Cooper plays a two-star Michelin chef named Adam Jones who sets out to land his own kitchen and that third elusive Michelin star. With the best of the best on his side, he creates amazing cuisine that features Castello® cheese. Tantalizing recipes inspired by the movie include Poached Lobster with Lemon Sauce topped with Aged Havarti, and Chocolate Mousse with Danish Blue Cheese and Mango. Each innovative ... |
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Free Guides to Foodservice Packaging
Falls Church, Va. >>> October 15, 2015 The Foodservice Packaging Institute released a set of free resource guides designed to provide accessible, factual information on foodservice packaging. The guides offer a comprehensive look at some of the most talked-about topics related to single-use cups, containers, bags, wraps, cutlery, etc., used by restaurants and other establishments that offer prepared foods and beverages. “Foodservice packaging allow restaurateurs and others to service customers in a safe, sanitary, convenient and economical manner,” said Lynn Dyer, president of FPI. “Foodservice operators and consumers alike are searching for trusted information about packaging, and now they have ... |
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Alsum Farms & Produce PMA Finalist
Friesland, Wisconsin, October 19, 2015—Alsum Farms & Produce Inc. has been named a finalist in the PMA Impact Award Excellence in Packaging for their innovation with Fast & Fresh! 12 oz. Microwave-Ready Potatoes with Olive oil and Seasoning product line. Chosen from a field of 71 entries, Alsum Farms & Produce has been selected as one of twenty finalists for the award recognizing trendsetters in packaging. The top five winners will be announced this week at PMA Fresh Summit on Friday, October 23 in Atlanta. “The Fast & Fresh! 12 oz. Microwave-Ready Potatoes with Olive oil and Seasoning launched earlier this year with the goal of providing ... |
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Original JarPop JarKey on Rachael Ray Show
(October 13, 2015) - The Original JarPop JarKey by Brix, one of HIC, Harold Import Co.’s brands, recently made an appearance on The Rachael Ray Show. During the segment, which ran October 12th, Christopher Kimball, founder, America’s Test Kitchen, discussed his favorite gadgets, then briefly demonstrated how the JarKey is an easy and efficient solution to helping break the seal and easily open jars. As an added treat, members of the audience were gifted their own personal JarKey. Check out the segment here: Five Amazing and Inexpensive Kitchen Gadgets that Could Change Your Life Prompting JarKey’s appearance on ... |
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OCA Blasts US Senate Over GMO Bill
FINLAND, Minn. – The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) issued this statement today, following a hearing by the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry on H.R. 1599, a bill that would preempt state and federal rights to enact laws requiring mandatory labeling of genetically engineered foods or foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Ronnie Cummins, international director, said: “Today’s hearing on H.R. 1599 made a total mockery of democracy. Of the eight witnesses allowed to testify, only one could be remotely considered as someone who represents the interests of consumers and public health. The other seven have ties to ... |
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Seven Women Inducted into Les Dames d'Escoffier
New York, NY, October 2, 2015 – Les Dames d’Escoffier New York (LDNY), the first and largest chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier International, a 40-year-old non-profit organization supporting women professionals in the food, fine beverage and hospitality industries, welcomed seven women of achievement in those fields at an induction ceremony held at Restaurant Lafayette in New York City on September 28th. The evening was hosted by Linda Lawry, president of Les Dames d’Escoffier New York and director of the International Wine Center. A French-inspired dinner designed by noted Chef Andrew Carmellini and served with Prosecco and select red and white ... |
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Global Food Safety Resource Generates Massive Interest
TORONTO, ON -- A strong focus on continuous improvement and a dedication to enhancing value at every turn has resulted in a dramatic increase in the number of visitors to Global Food Safety Resource’s web site over the past year, according to GFSR CEO Tina Brillinger. “We’ve been thrilled with the results of our efforts,” Brillinger says. “Food safety is an issue that affects everybody on the planet. Whether you live in a rural African landholding or a modern American city, the safety of what you’re putting in your mouth affects the quality of your life. Being able to provide information ... |
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IDDBA Releases Latest Original Research
Madison, WI — The International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association (IDDBA)™ announced the release of its latest original research, Digital Merchandising for Deli and Bakery. Developed in conjunction with retail technology consultancy firm Brick Meets Click, the report examines the growing relevance of digital shopper omnichannels and explores ways in-store deli and bakery departments can embrace online technology to attract and retain shoppers and grow sales. Among the report’s findings are four opportunity areas that represent key paths to purchase: 1. Moving shoppers towards a purchase decision before they come to the store. 2. Promoting additional purchases with new digital devices that make ordering and purchasing faster ... |
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Comte Scholarship for ACS Cheese Professionals
The Comté Cheese Association is thrilled to announce its fourth annual Comté Scholarship for American Cheese Society Certified Cheese Professionals™ (ACS CCP™s)! This special scholarship opportunity, open to all cheese experts who have passed the Certified Cheese Professional™ Exam, gives CCPs the chance to win an all-expenses-paid trip to the Comté region of France to learn first-hand about the cheese’s history and production, as well as to explore the Comté region and its culture. To apply, ACS CCP™s must submit an entry form with a short essay by October 12th, 2015. This year’s essay question asks applicants what they would ... |
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Vermont Creamery Expands Aged Cheese Facility
Websterville, Vt. – August 24, 2015 – (VPO's Release-On-Demand Service) Responding to rapidly growing demand for their aged goat cheese, Vermont Creamery completed a significant expansion to their aged cheese facility in Websterville, Vermont adding 14,000 square feet and more than quadrupling cheesemaking capacity. The $4 million expansion is the largest investment made by the Creamery in more than 30 years of business and will allow them to meet projected demand for their signature aged goat cheeses—Bonne Bouche, Cremont, Coupole, and Bijou—into the next decade. “Aged geotrichum-rinded goat cheeses are incredibly popular in Europe and we are seeing similar trends ... |
