Good news: Great tasting snacks and good health DO go together! Check out the latest news and articles to keep the whole family happy and food-savvy.

Farm Rich Cheese Sticks featured on Food Network's "Unwrapped"

"Unwrapped" is a weekly program that uncovers behind-the-scenes details on classic American food from peanut butter to ice cream and now ... cheese! Farm Rich will take center stage along with other popular brands in the 30 minute show appropriately titled "Cheese Please." The segment will showcase a fun and interesting “behind the scenes” look into how Farm Rich Cheese Sticks are made and some secrets behind their great taste. Watch it on July 14th at 9:00 pm!

June is National Dairy Month

Get ready for 30 days of dairy – the National Dairy Council will be celebrating National Dairy Month throughout the month of June. The goal of this month-long celebration is to remind us of the health benefits of dairy and to help you find ways to get more dairy into your diet. To help get your 3 recommended daily servings of dairy, try one (or more!) of our Farm Rich favorites - cheese sticks, mozzarella bites, or cheese bites. Your bones will thank you for all that added calcium and vitamin D, and we're pretty sure your taste buds won't mind either!

Introducing ClubEntertaining.com!

ClubEntertaining.comClubEntertaining.com is your ultimate resource for pulling off an amazing affair. From no-fuss recipes to foolproof favors, Club Entertaining is your one-stop resource for party planning and easy entertaining. Enter to win our Graduation Party Giveaway for a chance to celebrate in style, on us!

 

Pizza Snack Madness

Pizza Snack MadnessSatisfy all the basketball fans at your house with Farm Rich® Pizza Snacks. These tasty appetizers make it quick and easy to feed a couch full - or a house full - while watching your favorite teams. Taste your way through our starting line-up of Mozzarella Bites, Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza Slices, and our new Four Cheese Pizza Slices. Whether you're facing adult- or kid-sized hunger, these star players get the job done!

 

 

 

Score An Easy Touchdown When You Throw Your Party With Tasty Appetizers From Farm Rich!

With the Super Bowl right around the corner, game plans are being crafted, and so are game menus! When planning your menu, huddle into your local grocery store freezer aisle and call a winning play by picking up great-tasting Farm Rich® appetizers. Farm Rich® offers a full line of family-friendly, party-sized snacks and appetizers, including the #1 selling cheese stick in the country! Our crowd-pleasing munchies are perfect for game day, whether served straight from the package, like our Pizza Slices, Mozzarella Bites and Cheese Sticks, or as part of a mouth-watering recipe such as Salsa Ranch Dipping Sauce served with Mozzarella Bites. Simply choose a few of these delicious, easy-to-prepare appetizers, add a signature beverage, mix in good friends, and turn on the game. The only thing you’ll have to worry about is your favorite team's score!

 

January 16th is International Hot and Spicy Food Day

Mexican Cheese BitesCelebrated around the world (who knew?), International Hot and Spicy Food Day is a great time to indulge in some scorching snacks. Give this fiery day the attention it deserves by treating your taste buds to a little tang. Try a zesty appetizer such as Mexican Cheese Bites with creamy avocado green chile dip or our classic mozzarella Cheese Sticks with spicy salmon dip. Fire away!

 

 

Cheese Pizza Slices are here!

Cheese Pizza SlicesThe newest addition to our snack and appetizer line is our tasty Four Cheese Pizza Slices. Thin authentic pizzeria-style crust is stuffed with a special blend of 100% natural mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago cheeses, and then layered with our classic marinara sauce. And just like our original Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza Slices, the Four Cheese Pizza Slices are a good source of calcium and protein, are microwaveable, and come in convenient resealable packaging. So dig in and say cheese!
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What's the word on TRANS FAT?

All fats aren't created equal. There are "good" fats, like monounsaturated and polyunsaturated (when consumed in moderation), and "bad" fats, such as saturated fat and trans fat. This FDA article offers the basic low down on the fats you want and the ones you don't.
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Getting confused by all the different fat stats on nutrition labels? Then read on to learn how to sleuth out and avoid the hidden fats in food.
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We've heard about HDL and LDL cholesterol for years now - one is good (HDL) and one is bad (LDL). But how do we apply this knowledge when making choices about food? And where do trans fats enter the equation? Here is some trans fat advice from the Mayo Clinic. (Wait, shouldn't that be the "Hold the" Mayo Clinic?)
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And if you haven't gotten your fill of trans fats knowledge yet, click below to learn more basics about everyone's least-favorite fat.
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Start the day off right!

French Toast Sticks for Breakfast!We've heard breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially for kids. But how important is it really? Well, for starters, a State of Minnesota Breakfast Study showed that "students who ate breakfasts before starting school had a general increase in math grades and reading scores, increased student attention, reduced nurse visits, and improved student behaviors." And that's just the beginning. Read on for more benefits to starting the day off right.
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CALCIUM: Good for every body

Hey moms, heard about the 3-A-Day-of-Dairy campaign? For stronger bones and healthy bodies, health experts recommend getting 3 daily servings of dairy - from cheese to milk to yogurt. Find out more about the 3-A-Day-of-Dairy campaign below, and don't forget to sign up for more information!
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We know we should be getting more dairy in our diets, but sometimes it’s difficult to suss out where our best source of calcium may lie. Here's a handy table comparing various sources of calcium.
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Healthy tips for FOOD-SMART KIDS

Finally! A pint-sized food pyramid and other kid-friendly food news. Check it out to learn more about how to keep your kids healthy and knowledgeable about what they’re eating.
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Cheese-lovers unite!

Cheese Lovers Unite!Did you know many cheeses, such as cheddar, contain little or no lactose? We didn’t either. And did you know eating cheese as a between-meal snack may help reduce tooth decay? Hooray!
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ILoveCheese.com is a cheese-lover’s online paradise. From "snackulators" to cheesemaker maps, you’ll find all the gear you need to keep the cheese coming. Hey, we’re NOT alone after all.
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In case you’re not cheesed out yet, check out cheese, ahem THESE, cheesy health benefits.
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ONIONS ... for tasty a-peel

Onions ... for tasty a-peelOnions have many more nutritional benefits than most people realize. The high concentration of chromium helps cells respond to insulin more effectively (which can help lower bad cholesterol levels and raise good cholesterol levels) and is also a good source of vitamin C. Read all about the nutrients and other health benefits in onions below.
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The National Onion Association offers layers and layers of health information about onions, as well as some unique onion trivia. Did you know that Libya has the highest per capita consumption of onions or that parsley is your best bet to get rid of onion breath? Read on for more bizarre onion facts.
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Spice it up

Cinnamon is an antioxidant - French toast stick lovers rejoice! And you can also lower your blood sugar, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels while you’re at it.
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