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A man who pushed for 21 years to have Coon cheese renamed, saying the label was racist, is disappointed Indigenous people weren’t consulted about the product s new name, Cheer.
Author and anti-racism activist Stephen Hagan said he was glad and relieved that the cheese s manufacturer had announced the name change on Wednesday, to take effect in July, as he would no longer have to see the word coon – a derogatory term for a black person – every time he went to the supermarket.
Dr Stephen Hagan campaigned for decades for the Coon cheese brand, which he considered racist, to be changed.
Australia s controversial Coon Cheese announces new name Newshub 13/01/2021
Australia s Coon Cheese has been renamed after critics called the brand name racist.
Saputo Dairy Australia announced the brand s new name on Wednesday, and from July, the dairy products will be known as Cheer Cheese.
The change follows a careful and diligent review to ensure the brand is aligning with current attitudes and perspectives , the company says. Treating people with respect and without discrimination is one of our basic principles and it is imperative that we continue to uphold this in everything we do, CEO Lino A. Saputo says. Our decision to change the name of Australia s much-loved cheese reinforces this commitment to build a culture of acceptance, inclusion and respect where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
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Vitalite adds plant-based messaging to dairy-free tubs Print
7th January 2021
Saputo Dairy UK is rolling out a new packaging for its Vitalite dairy-free spread, highlighting its plant-based credentials.
The brand’s 500g tubs will now feature a “plant-based deliciousness” messaging in response to “growing consumer appetite for plant-based diets”, which Saputo Dairy said has seen 15% of consumers reduce their dairy or egg intake since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic.
The overall pack design has also been updated to highlight “key functional and nutritional benefits”.
Emilie Grundy, butters and spreads marketing controller at Saputo Dairy UK, said: “We have seen continued evolution in consumer attitudes to health and well-being over the past 12 months, heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CHICAGO, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ The International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA) announced today the election of officers and directors to its 2021 Board of Directors. The work and commitment of our Board of Directors has been paramount in ensuring IFMA s continued support of our membership with key insights and new resources during a critical and transformative year for the industry, said IFMA President and CEO Larry Oberkfell. With Hugh Roth as Chair of the Board, and the thought leadership of our directors and officers, we are excited to continue moving the Association forward providing unparalleled benefits to our membership and leading foodservice together through 2021 and beyond. The future of IFMA is brighter than ever.