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After More Than 100 Years, The Laughing Cow® Stops Laughing
CHICAGO, Sept. 22, 2026 —Since 1921, The Laughing Cow® has been radiating optimism and positivity from grocery store shelves, lunchboxes and refrigerators around the world, inspiring people to see the positive side of life. But this week, consumers may notice something unusual in the cheese aisle: The Laughing Cow stopped laughing. Known for spreading joy, The Laughing Cow has long been a reminder not to take things too seriously. So the unexpected change raises an obvious question: Why did The Laughing Cow stop laughing? While there’s been no explanation for The Laughing Cow’s sudden mood shift just yet, she’s been ...

The Cheese Industry Mourns the Loss of Margaret Cicogna
From The Gellert Family: We share sad news: Beloved Atalanta retiree Margaret Cicogna, one of the most impactful individuals in the Italian Specialty Cheese business, passed away on Saturday at age 91. Margaret was "Cheese Royalty"—literally. An Italian Countess who was crucial in developing many of the relationships (if not all) with our Italian Specialty Cheese suppliers and introducing them to many of the high-profile customers we still serve today. This includes Wegmans, HEB, Bristol Farms, to name a few. Margaret never hesitated to do what it took to get cheese to customers. If this meant going ...

Baldor Specialty Foods Expands into North Carolina
North Carolina, June 22, 2026– Baldor Specialty Foods, a specialty food distributor serving more than 16,000 customers along the East Coast, today announced its expansion into North Carolina with an initial focus on the Triangle, Triad, and Charlotte metro areas. Restaurants, hotels, retailers, universities, and other foodservice operators throughout these regions will gain access to Baldor’s curated selection of more than 6,000 products, including peak-season and specialty produce, premium proteins, artisanal dairy and cheese, hand-crafted bakery, and exceptional pantry essentials. This expansion reflects the dynamism and creativity of North Carolina’s hospitality industry, which continues to grow and innovate. Baldor is the ...