Kraft Foods 2nd-quarter profit rises 4 percent Jul 29, 2008
Kraft's cheese prices are now 6 percent to 33 percent higher than they were a year ago, executives said, with the highest increase in natural cheese. But the price increases boosted revenue by 10 percent in the category in the quarter, even though sales were down 5 percent. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Kraft Foods: Price increases help boost profit 4% Jul 28, 2008
Cheese prices are now 6% to 33% higher than a year ago, executives said, with the biggest increase in natural cheese. The price increases helped boost revenue 10% in the cheese category in the quarter. (USA Today -- Money)
Tips for Slimming Down Before You Suit Up Jul 8, 2008
Sargento's line of reduced fat natural cheeses, made with 2 percent milk, includes Reduced Fat Sharp Cheddar Snack Sticks and successfully retains the full flavor of regular cheese ... "Topping it off with a slice of reduced fat natural cheese will deliver 15 percent of your daily calcium requirement." ... "And make sure they include some protein. Reduced fat natural cheese sticks are the perfect grab-and-go option.". (Pekin Times, IL)
Wholesale prices bolt higher in May Jun 18, 2008
Prices for beef and veal, natural cheese and certain confectionery goods also posted sizable increases. There are fears that eventually these energy and food costs will force companies to boost prices for lots of other goods and services, spreading inflation through the economy. (MSNBC -- Business)
PANORAMA SCHOOL BOARD Apr 18, 2008
Among the recommendations were less salt and more whole grains, fruits, vegetables, natural cheese and reduced fat dressing. He noted all of these products cost more and prices might have to be raised. (The Guthrian, IA)
Consumer Warning: Contaminated Cheese Feb 1, 2008
Products of concern include, but are not limited to, Colby (lot no. 210317 and 19177), Jalapeno natural cheese (lot no. 2617, 21017 and 11017), "Homemade" cheese (lot no. 19267 and 19227), Monterey Jack (lot no. 18207 and 2937), and garlic pepper cheese (lot no. 19147). All are sold in wedges or blocks of various weights. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Dairy Products Contest Draws Record Number of Entries Sep 13, 2007
- Flavored natural cheese - 99. 45 points, pepper string with habanero and jalapeno, Burnett Dairy, Grantsburg, Wis. (Agri-View, WI)
A better cheddar May 13, 2007
" SRI's analysis contained an important practical rationale. Because it takes approximately 10 pounds of milk to make 1 pound of cheese, the milk surplus could be quickly ameliorated. SRI also noted that because of the higher price per pound and greater density of cheese versus other dairy products, it could be exported economically. Today, 48 percent of the state's milk supply goes to cheese production. More cheese facts: California cheese production has nearly doubled in the past decade.... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Science Says Organic and Raw Milk No Better Apr 26, 2007
Agri-View: Your Premier Agricultural News Source. Your premier agricultural newspaper to provide up-to-date Capitol news, compelling livestock topics, current dairy coverage, timely crop reports and management tools for today's operations. (Agri-View, WI)
WIC expands guidelines for eligibility Apr 6, 2007
These will allow families to purchase certain healthy groceries including, milk, eggs, dried beans, peanut butter, natural cheese, iron fortified cereals, and infant formulas as well as Vitamin C-rich, natural juices. WIC participants also receive individual and group nutrition education, breastfeeding support, referrals to health care providers, assistance with making healthy lifestyle choices, and help with immunizations. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
