Year after year, Norway consistently tops “Best of” lists in a wide variety of categories. From healthcare to education, the fjord-laden Nordic nation of just over five million people often scores top honors thanks to rich natural resources and a strong culture of inclusiveness and equality. When it comes to dairy products though, Norway is nowhere to be found. Despite the country’s rich soil and …
When acting on a tip a few years back, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that Castle Cheese Inc was selling “100% parmesan” cheese that was anything but. Not only using cheaper substitutes, the company was even filling out their product with wood pulp. It’s believed that Castle wasn’t the only company using the trick and considering the popularity of store-bought grated cheese …
Abruzzo may not be one of the first regions to come to mind when one hears “Italy,” but its green mountains, high altitude air and endless pastures (one-third of Abruzzo is protected in the form of national parks, nature reserves, etc.) make for excellent cheese production. In the isolated mountain village town of Anversa degli Abruzzi, sheep and cows graze on mountain greens and wild …
