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Forever Cheese Expands Value-Added Service Capabilities with Acquisition of Virginia Packing
Forever Cheese, a leading importer of cheese, cured meats, and other specialty foods, announced today that it has acquired substantially the assets of Virginia Packing, LLC (“Virginia Packing”), headquartered in Toano, Virginia. Virginia Packing specializes in cured meat slicing, packing and logistics services for premium domestic and international brands. This strategic partnership accelerates Forever Cheese’s ability to offer value-added services to its customers with plans to expand within the current facility.
Virginia Packing and Forever Cheese share a commitment to product quality, and both...
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Ready-To-Eat Charcuterie Products
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert out of an abundance of caution due to concerns about Salmonella illnesses that may be associated with ready-to-eat (RTE) charcuterie meat products in Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler and Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta.
The Fratelli Beretta brand Antipasto Gran Beretta was sold at Costco in a 24-oz. twin-pack (two 12-oz. trays). The Busseto brand Charcuterie Sampler was sold at Sam's Club in an 18-oz...
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