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| Table of Contents Letter from the Executive Director WASCA Updates Announcements: Educational Activities Announcements: Grants and Funding Opportunities Announcements: Upcoming Events General Announcements Members in the News |
| Letter from the Executive Director |
| Dear WASCA members and cheese lovers, Summer has been burning along, and along with it some parts of our state’s wildlands. As this annual season of smoke has become the norm in our state and throughout the West, I hope you are all staying safe wherever you are—and hopefully enjoying the brief, cooling respite of some rain. This edition of the newsletter comes with much to celebrate, despite the realities of the natural world that are so keen for those of us who work in or adjacent to agriculture. I returned last month from the American Cheese Society’s annual conference, which was held July 11-13 in Buffalo, New York. While I was rejuvenated from attending sessions on topics ranging from lessons American cheesemakers can learn from Europe’s PDO system to succession planning for cheesemakers, I was most excited by another year of great wins for Washington cheesemakers in the ACS Judging & Competition—for which I was honored to have been invited to serve as a judge for the first time this year. It was exciting to see the winners of the blind contest revealed on July 11. |
Beecher’s Handmade Cheese (Seattle): Flagship Reserve (3rd place – Best in Show); Plain Cheese Curds (2nd); Flagship Reserve (1st); 4-Year Flagship (1st); Marco Polo Reserve (3rd)
Cherry Valley Dairy (Duvall): Herbed Rose Butter (Top 10 – Best in Show); Unsalted Butter (1st); Herbed Rose Butter (1st); Coffee Butter (2nd)
Fantello Farmstead Creamery (Enumclaw): Plateau (2nd place); Spicy Filomena (2nd place)
Mountain Lodge Farm (Eatonville): Knapsack Feta (2nd place); Wonderland (1st place)
Since the two cheeses that placed first and second in the Best of Show contest are both Canadian, Beecher’s gets to call their Flagship Reserve the best cheese in the US – which has quite a nice ring to it.
While awards are wonderful, there’s lots of hard work going on in creameries across the state through the thick of farmer’s market season, which serves the public week after week, rain, shine or smoke. I hope our Cheese Trail Passport Program, along with the forthcoming revision to our Washington Cheese Map, will continue driving interested customers to cheesemakers across the state, wherever they sell their cheeses. As interest in WASCA Business Member Genuine Skagit Valley’s hyper-local cookbook and the recent spate of media interest in our Cheese Trail Passport program—as listed below under our beefier-than-usual “Members in the News” section below—show, folks are still interested in local food and getting to know where it comes from.
That’s especially important for our cheesemakers, but also for WASCA as we look toward 2025 with the news that we will not be receiving a new grant from the USDA this year. Despite the financial challenge that poses for our organization as we seek to fund our programming, we have the opportunity to continue building relationships with folks in our community around a shared love of cheese in order to support our talented and wonderful cheesemakers for the long term. I look forward to seeing where that journey takes us.
I wish you the best of summer for the rest of the season.
Cheers to cheese,
—
Courtney C. Johnson, PhD, ACS CCP, ACS CCSE
Executive Director, Washington State Cheesemakers Association
WashingtonCheese@gmail.com
www.WashingtonCheese.org
WASCA Updates
Congratulations to Washington’s Winners in the ACS Judging & Competition!
To view the full list of ACS winners by category, visit the ACS winners listing:
2024 ACS Winners
Washington Cheese Trail Passport Program Update
In celebration of the second annual Washington Cheese Month, this spring we launched our Washington Cheese Trail Passport Program. Folks can sign up through the Find Washington Cheese button on the WASCA website. The passport is a digital check-in program that works as a website users can bookmark on their phones (not another app to download!). Passport holders check in when shopping with creameries and cheese-related businesses to earn points toward a raffle prize, which will be awarded after the first year’s program ends in March 2025. We currently have two cheesy prizes listed, but we’d like to offer some more. If you or your company would like to donate a prize for the raffle, please reach out to Courtney at WashingtonCheese@gmail.com.
| Find Washington Cheese |
| Cheesemaker Chats & Technical Roundtable Our Cheesemaker Chats series returns in September! These members-only virtual education events are casual opportunities to dig into a topic with a guest speaker and plenty of time for questions. The next three Cheesemaker Chats will be: Tuesday, September 24, 5:00 p.m.: Debbie Fredericks of AgrAbility on mental health resources for cheesemakers and farmers Tuesday, December 10, 5:00 p.m.: Emilia D’Albero of Formaticum on cheese paper and wrap solutions for cheese, from a cheesemonger’s perspective Tuesday, February 18, 5:00 p.m.: Andy Hatch of Uplands Cheese in Wisconsin on scaling up as a medium-sized, artisanal creamery Cheesemaker Chats are open to current WASCA members of all levels—not just licensed cheesemaker members. In addition to the Cheesemaker Chats, we are partnering with the Oregon Cheese Guild to offer a biannual Technical Roundtable that will give member cheesemakers the opportunity to chat through and troubleshoot issues affecting them. The first Technical Roundtable will be held virtually on Thursday, October 10, at 9:00 a.m. An email will go out to WASCA members a few weeks before the roundtable to see what topics folks are interested in, so that we can try to invite an expert to join the call. |
| Not a member yet? Sign up here! |
| Cheesemaker Classifieds When was the last time you checked the Cheesemaker Classifieds? Have something you are looking for or something to sell? Head to the classifies page on the WASCA website to see what’s new or what’s been longing for a home. For example, we just listed some cheesemaking equipment from a Washington cheesemaker who’s decided to hang up her hairnet. |
| WASCA Cheesemaker Classifieds Page |
| Cheesemonger Resources Webpage In addition to our long-standing Resources page geared toward cheesemakers, we recently created a Cheesemonger Resources page to help engage folks selling Washington cheeses in their stores. This new page on the WASCA website includes a list of resources and trainings to help cheesemongers up their game, as well as an archive of Washington Cheeses by creamery. In the future, we hope to add tasting notes for common local cheeses. |
| Cheesemonger Resources |
| Announcements: Educational Activities |
| Resilerator Northwest Taking Applications The Northwest Agriculture Business Center’s 10-week Business Skills Intensive for Mid-Scale Farms program is accepting applications through September 1. Similar to a business accelerator, the program emphasizes developing long-term sustainability and resilience for agricultural businesses. For more information to apply, visit the Resilerator Northwest registration page: |
| Resilerator Northwest |
| Food Safety Conference Coming to Chelan, Sept. 12-13 The Washington Association for Food Protection will hold its annual conference in Chelan, September 12-13. The annual conference provides a forum for sharing the latest technical and scientific information, timely coverage of the latest topics of concern, and an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with fellow food safety professionals. Conference attendees come from fields diverse as quality assurance, processing, regulatory, consulting, risk management, research and development, microbial research, plant management, technical services, material and equipment experts, allied suppliers, food growers, academia, and experts on the latest methods and technologies. To learn more and to register, visit the WAFFP website. |
| WAFFP Website |
| DSANA Announces Chicago Conference, Nov. 7-9 The Dairy Sheep Association of North America’s annual symposium will be in-person this year with sessions held at the Hyatt O’Hare in Chicago on Thursday and Friday, November 7-8. There will also be a farm tour and workshops in Monroe, Wisconsin, on Saturday, November 9. To learn more and to register, visit the DSANA website. |
| DSANA Website |
| Announcements: Grants & Funding Opportunities |
| PCC-DBII Grant Applications Due Sept. 30 The Pacific Coast Coalition Dairy Business Innovation Initiative released a new call for funding applications with the deadline of September 30. The program expects to offer 6-10 grant awards to dairy processors in Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington. Washington cheesemakers have received several grants since the PCC-DBII formed and began offering grants two years ago. To learn more or to apply, visit the PCC-DBII website. |
| PCC-DBII Website |
| View last cycle’s grant winners |
| Western SARE Grant Program Accepting Applications The Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program is still accepting applications for 2024. Applications are due October 23, and eligible applicants include farmstead producers and farmers engaging in animal agriculture who are pursuing an applicable project on their land. For more information or to apply, visit the SARE website. |
| Western SARE Grant Program |
| Announcements: Upcoming Events |
| August 29: California Meet the Cheesemakers Event The California Artisan Cheese Guild’s virtual Meet the Cheesemakers series continues on Thursday, August 29, with Alex Borgo and Rebecca Buhler of Fiscalini Cheese (Modesto, CA). The series’ goal is to create an opportunity for cheese enthusiasts and industry members to meet the makers that make our cheese industry so special. Current WASCA members can receive a discount off the regular ticket price. Please email Courtney at WashingtonCheese@gmail.com for the code. To learn more about the event and to purchase tickets, visit the California Artisan Cheese Guild’s EventBrite listing. |
| CACG Meet the Cheesemakers |
| September 28: The Wedge The Oregon Cheese Guild’s signature festival returns to Portland on Saturday, September 28. The farmers market-style festival celebrates cheese and everything that goes with it, and all proceeds go to support the Oregon Cheese Guild. For more information or to sign up for the event mailing list, visit The Wedge website. |
| The Wedge Website |
| November 9: Seattle Cheese & Meat Festival The Cheese & Meat Festival will return to Seattle this fall at The Collective in South Lake Union. This year’s festival will be a benefit for WASCA. Save the date and watch for updates at the Cheese & Meat Festival website. |
| Cheese & Meat Festival Website |
| General Announcements |
| World Cheese Awards Now Accepting Entries Cheesemakers wishing to submit cheeses to the World Cheese Awards competition have until September 15 to register their entries. The competition will be held November 15-16 in Viseu, Portugal. For more information or to enter your cheeses, visit the Guild of Fine Food’s website. |
| Guild of Fine Food UK Website |
| Members in the News |
| July 14: An article in The Bellingham Herald listed the shop at Appel Farms (Ferndale) among things to do in Ferndale for the summer: “Destination Ferndale: Go back in time to a pioneer village, cheese farm and toffee shop,” by Alyse Smith. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article289804129.html July 18: An article in My Bellingham Now listed the shops at Appel Farms and Twin Sisters Creamery (Ferndale) as part of the itinerary for Sustainable Connections’ Farm to Table Bike Ride: “Lifestyle Lookout: Farm to table bike rides, field trips to the North Cascades and live music in Whatcom County this weekend,” by Adam Smith. https://mybellinghamnow.com/news/297792-lifestyle-lookout-farm-to-table-bike-rides-field-trips-to-the-north-cascades-and-live-music-in-whatcom-county-this-weekend/ July 23: An article in Perishable News.com about Murray’s Cheese Caves’ wins at the ACS Judging & Competition cited Murray’s as the only online retailer to sell Beecher’s Handmade Cheese’s award-winning Flagship Reserve: “Murray’s Cheese Cave Aged Cheeses Win 7 Awards at American Cheese Society.”https://www.perishablenews.com/deli/murrays-cheese-cave-aged-cheeses-win-7-awards-at-american-cheese-society/ |
https://www.janetfletcher.com/blog/2024/7/13/canada-rocks-the-cheese-world
July 12: An article in Culture Magazine listed Beecher’s Handmade Cheese and Cherry Valley Dairy (Duvall) among the 10 Ten Cheeses in North America: “The Best American Cheese is From Canada,” by Josie Krogh.
https://culturecheesemag.com/blog/the-top-ten-american-cheeses/?mc_cid=680ca0caa7&mc_eid=878616f450
June 17: A King 5 New Day Northwest segment toured Beecher’s Handmade Cheese’s aging facility and cheesemaking operation in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood: “Terry tries making cheese at Beecher’s!”
https://www.king5.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/new-day-northwest/terry-tries-making-cheese-new-day-nw/281-28a23195-5ed2-410e-99b2-5dcacf2e9b87
April 29: A segment and article on King 5 New Day Northwest focused on Beecher’s Handmade Cheese’s placements at the World Championship Cheese Contest: “Beecher’s Handmade Cheese just won the gold!”
https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/new-day-northwest/beechers-handmade-cheese-won-the-gold/281-84a76109-2e71-43bf-8c71-2f60f3a46490
February 20: An article in The Seattle Times included Beecher’s Handmade Cheese and Harmony Fields (Bow) in discussing late Seattle cheesemonger Alison Leber: “Seattle culinary community honors the legacy of cheese connoisseur Alison Leber,” by Rebekah Denn.
https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/seattle-culinary-community-honors-the-legacy-of-cheese-connoisseur-alison-leber/
July 27: A Columbia Community Connection article listed Cascadia Creamery (Trout Lake) among the vendors present at FarmStand’s new store opening: “FarmStand Hosts ribbon-Cutting Event in the Dalles,” Joshuah Albert.
https://columbiacommunityconnection.com/the-dalles/farmstand-hosts-ribbon-cutting-event-in-the-dalles
July 16: A 425 Magazine article listed Cascadia Creamery, Fantello Farmstead Creamery (Enumclaw), and Tieton Farm & Creamery (Tieton) as important Washington cheesemakers: “High Culture: 7 Artisan Creameries to Watch,” by Henry Allen.
https://www.425magazine.com/eat-drink/best-northwest-creameries/article_bfdc61c0-3fd9-11ef-bac5-a3115958dd07.html
May 30: An article in Culture Magazine included Cascadia Creamery, Lost Peacock Creamery (Olympia), and Tieton Farm & Creamery in a list of the best American cheeses: “What’s the Best American Cheese? We Asked Culture Followers to Share,” by Ashia Aubourg and Mallory Scypers.
https://culturecheesemag.com/blog/whats-the-best-american-cheese-we-asked-culture-followers-to-share/?mc_cid=70445f2877&mc_eid=878616f450
May 3: An article in Cheese Reporter named Cascadia Creamery and WASCA Business Member Girl Meets Dirt among the winners of this year’s Good Food Awards: “Good Food Award Winners Revealed; Point Reyes Cheese Earns Three Wins.”
April 2: An article in Eater Portland cited Cascadia Creamery’s Glacier Blue being on the menu at new Moonshot Tavern in Portland: “Pacific Northwestern Produce Meets Rich Southern Flavors at This New Portland Tavern” by Brooke Jackson-Glidden.
https://pdx.eater.com/2024/4/2/24119352/moonshot-tavern-portland-restaurant-bar-opening
March 24: An article in Parade Magazine listed Cherry Valley Dairy’s Gray Salt Butter as the fourth best on the market: “The 10 Best European-Style Butters, According to a Butter Expert,” by Nicole Cherie Jones.
May 20: An article in Culture Magazine announced the recent winners of the Pacific Coast Coalition Dairy Business Innovation Initiative (PCC-DBII) grant award, including Fantello Farmstead Creamery: “Pacific Coast Dairy Businesses Awarded $5.87 Million in Grants,” by Josie Krogh.
May 17: An article in Cheese Reporter named Fantello Farmstead Creamery among recipients of the recent PCC-DBII grant awards, along with Colombia Cooperative Creamery, which was founded and is run in part by the owners of Clover Mountain Dairy (Chewelah).
May 9: An article in the Courier Herald named Fantello Farmstead Creamery among local farmers market vendors: “Enumclaw Plateau Farmer’s Market again doubles in size for its sixth year.”
April 11: An article in 425 Magazine featured an image of lamb and herbs from Harmony Fields (Bow) to introduce the Genuine Skagit Cooking cookbook put out by WASCA Business Member Genuine Skagit Valley: “‘Genuine Skagit Cooking’: A new Cookbook Showcasing the Best of Skagit Valley,” by Destiny Valencia.
August 15: An article in The Wahkiakum County Eagle featured Little Island Creamery’s (Cathlamet) live music program: “Little Island Creamery hosts Jazz on the River.”
June 24: An article in Discover Our Coast cited images from Little Island Creamery among subjects of a museum exhibit called “Till the Cows Come Home” on display through August 31: “‘Cows’ exhibit coming to Skamokawa.”
June 20: An article in The Orcasonian highlights an event at Lum Farm (Eastsound) by the Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival: “OICMF to bring music to Lum Farm,” by Anita Orne.
May 17: An article in The Journal of the San Juan Islands named Lum Farm among recipients of San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild grants: “Agricultural Guild Farm announces Farm Fund grants.”
March 27: An article in The Orcasonian highlighted the return of open farm days at Lum Farm: “‘Baby Saturdays’ are back at Lum Farm,” by Mandi Troxel.
June 13: An article in My Bellingham Now named Twin Sisters Creamery among participants of Whatcom This Whey events: “Lifestyle Lookout: Father’s Day activities, dairy farm tours and live music,” by Adam Smith.
August 16: An article on Chowhound profiled WSU Creamery’s (Pullman) Cougar Gold, cheesemaking history, and cheese lineup: “Cougar Gold is The Award-Winning Canned Cheese Made On A College Campus,” by Ann Meyer. https://www.chowhound.com/1643319/underrated-canned-cheese-cougar-gold
May 9: An article by KPQ News listed WSU Creamery’s Ferdinand’s Ice Creamery as one of the best ice cream shops in Washington: “Visit Washington’s Favorite Ice Cream Shops.” https://kpq.com/visit-washingtons-favorite-ice-cream-shops
April 30: An article by KPQ News highlighted the use of WSU Creamery’s Cougar Gold at a booth at the Apple Blossom festival in Wenatchee: “Apple Blossom Food in the Park. Something Cheesy is Going On.” https://kpq.com/ixp/1135/p/mac-and-cheese-options-at-apple-blossom
August 9: An article in Capital Press about WASCA’s Washington Cheese Trail Passport Program features Mountain Lodge Farm (Eatonville), Tieton Farm & Creamery, Clover Mountain Dairy, and WASCA ED Courtney Johnson: “‘Cheese Trail’ promotes Washington artisan cheesemakers,” by Matthew Weaver. https://www.capitalpress.com/ag_sectors/dairy/cheese-trail-promotes-washington-artisan-cheesemakers/article_523e118e-55cf-11ef-88dc-03d22612b62d.html
| August 1: A post on Morning Ag Clips about WASCA’s Washington Cheese Trail Passport Program featured Clover Mountain Dairy and Mountain Lodge Farm: “Kick Off Washington Cheese Month with the Washington Cheese Trail.”https://www.morningagclips.com/kick-off-washington-cheese-month-with-the-washington-cheese-trail/?mc_cid=37f45d9d5b&mc_eid=878616f450 The Morning Ag Clips post was also picked up and shared in Counter Culture Magazine’s weekly newsletter that went out the same day. https://mailchi.mp/culturecheesemag/counter-culture-newsletter?e=878616f450 August 16: Tom Douglas’ Hot Stove Society radio show and podcast invited WASCA ED Courtney Johnson on to discuss WASCA’s Washington Cheese Trail Passport Program, complete with a tasting of 5 local cheeses.https://podcasts.apple.com/tj/podcast/hot-stove-society-prosser-farm-tales/id503308704?i=1000665671445 June 14: An article in Food Navigator interviewed an executive from WASCA Corporate Sponsor KeHE (formerly DPI Specialty Foods) about the state of the market: “KeHE VP: ‘Millennials are trading values for value’,” by Ryan Daily.https://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Article/2024/06/14/KeHE-VP-Millennials-are-trading-values-for-value July 18: An article in Seattle Refined named WASCA Corporate Sponsor Peterson Cheese among food vendors at a Chateau Ste. Michelle event: “Vino you want to: Attend the annual Auction of Washington Wines and Winemaker Picnic,” by Jenise Silva.https://seattlerefined.com/lifestyle/vino-you-want-to-attend-the-annual-auction-of-washington-wines-and-winemaker-picnic-chateau-ste-michelle-woodinville-2024-gala-barrell-seattle-wines-pnw May 21: An article in Kelowna Capital News toutedWASCA Business Member Cheese & Meat Festival’s Kelowna festival’s attendance levels ahead of its May 25 date: “Kelowna Cheese and Meat Festival nearly sold out,” by Brittany Webster.https://www.kelownacapnews.com/entertainment/kelowna-cheese-and-meat-festival-nearly-sold-out-7362752 August 3: A Seattle Refined article covered WASCA Business Member Genuine Skagit Valley’s Strawberry Fields Forever event: “Where DoesYour Food Come From? Savor Skagit Valley’s berry bounty this summer,” by Maryrose Denton.https://m.seattlerefined.com/lifestyle/where-does-your-food-come-from-genuine-skagit-valley-strawberry-fields-forever-silva-family-farms-sakuma-brothers-schuh-farms-washington-berry-bounty-pnw Genuine Skagit Valley was featured in several articles surrounding the spring release of their regionally inspired cookbook, “Genuine Skagit Cooking”: June 13 in Seattle Refined by Maryrose Denton, “New Cookbook ‘Genuine Skagit Cooking’ inspires farm-to-table freshness.” https://seattlerefined.com/eat-drink/taste-freshness-cookbook-genuine-skagit-cooking-magic-skagit-valley-pnw-fresh-farm-to-table-kitchen-cook-washingtonJune 11 in The Seattle Times by Jackie Varriano, “Try this Caesar salad recipe infused with tastes of the Skagit Valley.” https://www.seattletimes.com/pacific-nw-magazine/try-this-caesar-salad-recipe-infused-with-tastes-of-the-skagit-valley/ May 8 in Skagit Valley Herald by Racquel Muncy, “Skagit Valley-based cookbook highlights local agriculture.” https://www.goskagit.com/growskagit/skagit-valley-based-cookbook-highlights-local-agriculture/article_6ccfd9fc-0d62-11ef-bbd5-1b138120f5ec.html May 5 in Cascadia Daily News by Cocoa Laney, “‘Genuine Skagit Cooking’ pays tribute to regional food, farms and community.” https://www.cascadiadaily.com/2024/may/05/genuine-skagit-cooking-pays-tribute-to-regional-food-farms-and-community/ April 11 in Forbes by Leslie Kelly: “An Insider’s Guide To Dining In The Pacific Northwest’s Tulip Country.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/lesliekelly/2024/04/11/an-insiders-guide-to-dining-in-the-pacific-northwests-tulip-country/ April 11 in 425 Magazine by Destiny Valencia, “‘Genuine Skagit Cooking’: A New Cookbook Showcasing the Best of Skagit Valley.” https://www.425magazine.com/eat-drink/genuine-skagit-cooking-cookbook/article_973d0d40-f854-11ee-8763-2f2b112af4ae.html August 6: A profile in 425 Magazine focused on WASCA Business Member Girl Meets Dirt founder Audra Lawlor: “Girl Meets Dirt’s Fruitful Endeavors,” by Destiny Valencia. https://www.425magazine.com/eat-drink/audra-query-lawlor-girl-meets-dirt-interview/article_622637a0-5103-11ef-bc9f-57af57678160.html May 4: An article in Country Living Magazine features Girl Meets Dirt: “Meet the Jam-Maker Who Escaped NYC for Island Orchards,” by Christopher Michel.https://www.countryliving.com/life/a60619452/girl-meets-dirt-jam-maker/ July 22: A Specialty Food Association article mentioned WASCA Business Member Street Cheese co-founder Courtney Johnson and other mobile cheesemongering businesses speaking on a panel at the ACS Conference in Buffalo, New York: “Mobile Cheese Mongers Share 5 Tips for Selling Without a Counter,” by Megan Rooney.https://www.specialtyfood.com/news-media/news-features/specialty-food-news/mobile-cheesemongers-take-to-the-streets/?mc_cid=1ac66c00ec&mc_eid=e73ecd8153 July 9: An article in My Edmonds News listed WASCA Business Member Vinbero several times for their live music program: “The Local Music Scene for July – Surf’s up this summer! Catch a wave, catch a show,” by Rachel Gardner.https://myedmondsnews.com/2024/07/the-local-music-scene-for-july-surfs-up-this-summer-catch-a-wave-catch-a-show/ June 25: An article in the Chinook Observer featured WASCA Business Member Willapa Bay Heritage Farm’s owner Deb Howard: “Bringing back the bees: ‘Farmer Deb’ Howard helps Willapa Bay Heritage Farm sprout through organic, sustainable methods,” by Luke Whittaker.https://www.chinookobserver.com/news/business/bringing-back-the-bees-farmer-deb-howard-helps-willapa-bay-heritage-farm-sprout-through-organic/article_03743a24-3239-11ef-82d4-1b8178c58484.html May 3: An article in OPB included Willapa Bay Heritage Farm and the importance of farm bill funding: “Southwest Washington farmers call on Congress to keep conservation funding in farm bill,” by Alejandro Figueroa.https://www.opb.org/article/2024/05/02/southwest-washington-farmers-conservation-climate-funding-farm-bill/ July 20: An MSN.com article listed WASCA Business Member Zupan’s Markets as a regional favorite grocer: “24 Regional Grocery Stores Locals Love,” by Roxana Loomes.https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/foodnews/24-regional-grocery-stores-locals-love/ss-BB1hW3us#image=1 June 13: A KOIN 6 news segment on father’s day meats named Zupan’s Markets for hosting a meat truck: “Kohr Explores: Get fresh meats in Portland for Father’s Day,” by Kohr Harlan.https://www.koin.com/news/food/kohr-explores-get-fresh-meats-in-portland-for-fathers-day/ May 22: An article on The New School featured Zupan’s Markets’ latest beer collaboration: “Zupan’s Markets collaborates with Living Häus Beer on Japanese Style Lager,” by Ezra Johnson-Greenough.https://newschoolbeer.com/home/2024/5/zupans-markets-collaborates-with-living-huas-beer-japanese-style-lager April 20: An article in Here is Oregon interviewed Zupan’s Markets’ food service director about a Passover feast at the company’s restaurant: “How Portland chef Noah Jacob prepares for Passover, his favorite Jewish holiday,” by Chiara Profenna. https://www.hereisoregon.com/people/2024/04/how-portland-chef-noah-jacob-prepares-for-passover-his-favorite-jewish-holiday.html |
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