In addition to creating jobs, both plants support the region’s agricultural economy by processing more than 800 million pounds of raw milk from 236 local dairy farmers annually.
A gentler, milder offering than traditional blue cheese, the new Mild Blue Cheese opens the door for consumers to experience blue cheese through varying flavors and intensities.
Growth in the vegan cheese market is fueled by increasing lactose intolerance, rising vegan and flexitarian populations, and environmental concerns associated with dairy farming.
In the final rule, the FDA announced its intention to consider exempting cottage cheese regulated under the Grade “A” Pasteurized Milk Ordinance (PMO) from the rule’s requirements.
Changing characteristics, product and orientation effect can disrupt product signals and affect detection sensitivity if not addressed. However, digital technologies and machine learning are pushing the innovation boundaries and streamlining inspection processes.
