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Some cheese smells are actually bacteria communicating By Tim Sandle Microbiologists from Tufts University have found that the bacteria involved in the process that ripens cheese have the capability of responding volatile gases produced by cheese fungi. This is key to creating perfect cheese.

Spanish cheesemakers defend Manchego from Mexican 'copy' By AFP Alc - In central Spain, the arid plains of La Mancha are famous for their windmills and Manchego, a cheese made out of ewe's milk that is one of the best-known representatives of the country's gastronomy.

Brexit churns unease for Britain's speciality cheese By AFP London - In the rolling countryside of southwest England, farmer Charles Martell is tending to his rare breed of cattle while two of his dairy workers get to work making Single Gloucester cheese -- a British delicacy.

Watch made from Swiss cheese is selling for $1 million By Owen Weldon The company M. Hoser & Cie launched a brand new watch. The watch is called the Swiss Mad Watch, and it was made with cheese.

Oh my Gouda! Dutch cheeses hit by spate of thefts By AFP Den Haag - Dutch cheese makers have been hit by a spate of top-end cheese thefts, prompting a dairy federation to warn farmers Friday to beef up security around their storerooms.

Boy wakes from coma with an addiction to cheese and swearing By Owen Weldon Chesterfield - A teenager from England woke up from a nine day coma, but he ended up picking up some bad habits, which included eating blocks of cheese and swearing.

Time to spread butter again? Study questions historic advice By Tim Sandle For several decades the fats associated with butter and cheese have been on a list of substances to consume in moderation. This original advice is not evidence-based, according to a new study.

Op-Ed: Vella Cheese of Sonoma is home to a 'dry jack' sealed with cocoa Special By Jonathan Farrell Sonoma - Away from the town square or plaza is the other cheese maker in town, Vella Cheese Company who like the Sonoma Cheese Factory was also founded in 1931. But uniquely Vella has its own signature cheese

Serious Listeria outbreak in the U.S. By Tim Sandle Delaware - One person has died and three newborns have become ill in an outbreak of listeria linked to Hispanic-style cheese. Roos Foods, is recalling several varieties of its cheeses because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria.

Kraft removing artificial preservatives from 'Kraft Singles' By Owen Weldon Kraft is planning to remove artificial preservatives from its "Kraft Singles," which is the company's most popular individually wrapped cheese slices.

Wisconsin uses cheese to de-ice local roadways By Kevin Fitzgerald Milwaukee - Wisconsin, a US state is widely known for its cheese production, has found an ingenious way to de-ice many of the state's major roadways by using cheese brine.

Human bacteria used to make cheese that smells like body parts By Owen Weldon An exhibit, dubbed 'Selfmade', in Dublin features eleven cheeses that were crafted with bacteria from toes and belly buttons

Man found with $200K worth of stolen cheese By Owen Weldon A man is facing criminal charges in the state of New Jersey after detectives found a truck that he was driving with around $200,000 worth of stolen cheese from Wisconsin.

Researchers find evidence of ancient cheese-making By Leigh Goessl New research has discovered that humans were making cheese several thousands of years ago. According to the study, milk fat remnants have been found in ancient pottery believed to have been used as a sieve.

Denmark to abolish world's first fat tax By Katerina Nikolas Copenhagen - Denmark intends to abolish the world's first fat tax which was introduced just over a year ago. It also intends to scrap plans to introduce a sugar tax.

Bacterial outbreak linked to ricotta salata cheese By Tim Sandle A multi-state U.S. outbreak of the bacterial contamination Listeriosis has been linked to imported Frescolina Marte Brand Ricotta Salata Cheese. There have been three fatalities.

The strangest cupcake you'll ever eat By Darren Weir Who doesn't love cupcakes? They are the perfect combination of cake and frosting (sometimes filling) and just the right size to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Canadian cheese recalled due to food poisoning risk By Tim Sandle Quebec - A range of cheeses and other dairy products have been recalled in recent days due to a risk of food poisoning. The dairy products were all produced from a manufacturer based in Quebec, Canada.

The rise of Lidia Bastianich's Italian food empire Special By David Silverberg Toronto - Lidia Bastianich is not just the host of a wildly popular TV show on Italian cooking but also joins a long line of celebrity chefs who have launched their own restaurants, pasta sauce and pasta. Bastianich recently spoke about her brand in Toronto.

Op-Ed: The great cheese conspiracy By Alexander Baron David Icke believes there is a conspiracy by giant lizards to enslave the world by abolishing cash and implanting microchips in the backs of our necks, but he has overlooked a far more sinister threat: the plot to rig the price of cheese in Britain.

Retail giant threatens legal action after 'price-fixing' fine By Andrew John Supermarket giant Tesco said it will fight a huge fine imposed by a regulator after it was accused of colluding with other retail outlets to fix prices of dairy products.

UK cheese rolling festival cancelled By Lynn Curwin Brockworth - The Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling Festival, which has roots going back hundreds of years, has been cancelled for the second consecutive year, following a public backlash over a proposed entrance fee.

Research claims dairy products may help prevent type-2 diabetes By Andrew John Researchers say a natural ingredient of dairy products – but one that can’t be produced by the human body – may protect against diabetes.

Denny's putting fried cheese in its new grilled cheese sandwich By Laura Trowbridge At a time when we are being told more than ever to watch what we eat and how fatty foods can devastate our health, let alone our weight, Denny's is coming out with a gut-buster sandwich.

Beach Camping and Wine and Cheese Tasting on the Oregon Coast Special By Mat Elmore Oregon's coast offers some of the most spectacular vistas in the West with its long beaches, steep cliffs, and old-growth forests. Don't spend all your time observing nature though, make sure to experience some of the coast's culinary treasures too.

French cheeses offer diverse world for food lovers Special By Michael Cosgrove French cheeses are considered to be part of French national patrimony. There are hundreds of them, and this interview, with a Master Cheese Refiner, reveals the secrets of their fabrication. Bon appetit!

Recall Asadero &c Oaxaca Cheeses Possible Listeria Contamination By Bob Ewing Torres Hillsdale Country Cheese of Reading, Michigan announces the recall of Asadero and Oaxaca soft Mexican-style cheeses due to potential Listeria contamination.

FDA Warns Consumers About Potentially Contaminated Cheese By Bob Ewing The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat Queso Fresco Fresh Cheese Mexican style soft cheese (two specific lots) or any Queso Cotija Molido Mexican style grated cheese.

Recall On Blue Stilton and Shropshire Blue Cheese By Bob Ewing Cropwell Bishop Creamery Limited of England is recalling in the United States limited amounts of Blue Stilton and Shropshire Blue Cheese.

Bush Leaves Interesting 'Parting Gift' For People of Roquefort By Can Tran Before leaving office, United States President George W. Bush has given an interesting “gift” to the French: a three-hundred percent tariff on its Roquefort Cheese.

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