The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2021.
September 15, 2020
The Kraft Heinz Co., headquartered in Chicago and Pittsburgh, said it entered into a definitive agreement to sell its natural, grated, cultured and specialty cheese businesses to a U.S. affiliate of the French dairy giant Groupe Lactalis (Buffalo, N.Y.-based Lactalis American Group) for the purchase price of $3.2 billion.
Tillamook County Creamery Association, Tillamook, Ore., which in 2019 introduced Tillamook Cheeseboards — craveable combinations of Tillamook cheese, fruit spreads and artisanal crackers, announced the launch of the "Snack Pact."
WCMA will present the awards at CheeseExpo 2021 in Milwaukee.
July 29, 2020
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), Madison, Wis., is calling for nominations of individuals to be considered for formal recognition in 2021 for their outstanding contributions to the dairy processing industry.
The Guild of Fine Food announced that the World Cheese Awards will not take place in Spain this year, amid ongoing concerns surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, instead opting to extend Oviedo’s tenure as host city into 2021.
The contest’s crowning reception, Cheese Champion, will be held the evening of Feb. 19 at the Italian Community Center in Milwaukee.
June 30, 2020
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), Madison, Wis., announced a break with tradition, as it plans to host the World Championship Cheese Contest in February 2021.
The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA), Madison, Wis., announced new officers and new members of the 2020-21 board of directors, with terms beginning July 1.
The ‘Go from Good to Gourmet’ campaign encourages home chefs to kick up recipes a notch with Stella cheese.
May 28, 2020
Stella, a cheese brand of Saputo Cheese USA Inc., part of Montreal, Quebec-based Saputo Inc., said it is inviting consumers to elevate everyday cooking with the launch of its new campaign, “Go from Good to Gourmet.”
The “survival kits” are available in the San Francisco Bay and Los Angeles areas.
May 20, 2020
San Francisco-based Board at Home announced the launch of its curated kits of artisanal cheese, wine and charcuterie with same-day delivery in the San Francisco Bay Area.