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Gay Lea Foods acquires Alberta Cheese Co.

The purchase expands upon Gay Lea Foods’ selection of Ontario, Canada-produced cheeses under the Salerno, Ivanhoe and Black River brands.

October 20, 2017

Gay Lea Foods Co-operative Ltd., Canada, entered into an agreement to acquire the shares of Alberta Cheese Co. Ltd., also based in Canada, effective Oct. 13.

Emmi Roth reveals new cheese packaging labels

The new labels are designed to help consumers better navigate the specialty cheese case.

August 9, 2017

Emmi Roth, Fitchburg, Wis., introduced a new look for its Roth brand of specialty cheeses from Wisconsin.

Emmi to sell Italian fresh cheese specialist Venchiaredo S.p.A.

Venchiaredo produces mozzarella, stracchino, mascarpone and ricotta cheeses and butter.

August 1, 2017

Emmi Group, Switzerland, announced plans to sell its 24% stake in Italian fresh cheese specialist Venchiaredo S.p.A., Italy.

LaClare Family Creamery introduces new packaging, extended product line

The addition to LaClare’s full line of goat products allowed for a rebrand of LaClare Family Creamery.

July 17, 2017

LaClare Family Creamery, Malone, Wis., introduced new consumer friendly packaging and an extended product line.

Uniekaas B.V. sells facilities, retains North American business

As part of the sale, Uniekaas B.V. will now be called Best Cheese Global Inc. (BCG), with a focus in Europe, Asia and North America.

July 17, 2017

Uniekaas B.V., Purchase, N.Y., completed the sale of its aging, packaging and cut and wrap facilities in Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands, to Germany-based DOC Dairy Partners B.V.

LA & SF Specialty opens new produce distribution facility

The new distribution facility will allow LA & SF Specialty to increase capacity for handling an expansive product line of over 7,500 items.

May 1, 2017

LA & SF Specialty, Los Angeles, opened a 255,000-square-foot distribution facility in Hayward, Calif.

Certified-organic specialty cheeses

February 10, 2017

Emmi Roth USA, Monroe, Wis., introduced a new line of Roth Organics, a collection of four new cheeses now made using fresh, certified-organic milk from local dairy farms.

Extra-aged organic cheese

January 23, 2017

Landana, Holland, introduced Organic Aged, a new, extra-aged addition to its specialty cheese lineup.

Norseland announces new alliance with Italian Parmissimo brand

This new alliance will accelerate sales growth of Parmissimo and strengthen both companies’ brand positions in the U.S. market.

December 22, 2016

Norseland, Inc., the exclusive Darien, Conn.-based importer of Jarlsberg cheese formed an alliance with Parmareggio.

Emmi Roth, Meister Cheese partner, launch brand of specialty cheeses

July 13, 2016

Emmi Roth USA, Fitchburg, Wis., and Meister Cheese Co., Muscoda, Wis., launched a joint venture with the new Kindred Creamery brand of classic specialty American cheese varieties.