Flagsheep from Beecher’s Handmade Cheese was named the Best of Show in the 2012 competition of the American Cheese Society. The cheesemaker has locations in Seattle and New York City.
Cable Car Delights, San Francisco, and Vermont Butter & Cheese Creamery, Websterville, Vt., were among the winners of sofi gold awards at this week's Fancy Food Show in Washington, D.C.
A new grocery item that pairs cheese with nondairy ingredients required an entirely new package. Fresh Take from Kraft Foods, Glenview, Ill., contains cheese, bread crumbs and seasonings. It is intended to help the home chef create dinner entrees quickly with a three-step mix-coat-bake approach.
Basil Pesto is the newest flavor in the 100% cheese Parmesan Crisps line from Kitchen Table Bakers, Syosset, N.Y. Other flavors paired with the cheese include sesame, rosemary, Italian herbs, garlic and jalapeno.
Belle Chevre, Elkmont, Ala., introduces a new Original Spreadable Goat Cheese. This cheese has won a number of first place awards from the American Cheese Society under its previous name, fromage blanc. The new 6-ounce container has biodegradable packaging and retails for $6.99.