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Majority of dairy farms in Marin and Sonoma Counties are now organic

2013-05-22T17:50:40+00:00

Seems like a long time ago, when the Straus family dairy became the first certified organic dairy in California and the western United States. Now, almost twenty years later, 75% of farms in Marin and 68% of all dairy farms in Sonoma are either certified or are in transition to become certified organic.

Introducing NuScoop - the “new energy” bar in the ice cream section

2013-05-21T12:47:23+00:00

Petaluma, Calif., May 21, 2013 – Straus Family Creamery, known for its high-quality, organic, dairy product line, introduces NuScoop, an innovative snack or meal supplement that provides organic, complete nutrition in the form of a frozen dairy dessert. NuScoop is real, organic food without any artificial or genetically modified ingredients. This first ever “energy bar for ice-cream lovers” is available in 4oz. cups in three introductory flavors, Dutch Chocolate, Strawberry and Coffee, at a suggested retail price of $2.49. It is certified organic and certified kosher.

Introducing New, Organic Ice Cream Flavors: Cookies & Cream and Vanilla Chocolate Chip

2013-05-21T12:43:24+00:00

Petaluma, Calif., May 21, 2013 – Just in time for summer and in response to the growing demand for gluten-free desserts, Straus Family Creamery is proud to announce two new ice-cream flavors: Cookies & Cream, and Vanilla Chocolate Chip. Cookies & Cream is the first and only certified organic, gluten-free version of this flavor on the market today. Straus Family Creamery is also the only organic premium brand of ice cream made exclusively with cream and milk sourced from its own and six other local family farms in Sonoma County, ensuring the authentic Straus Family Creamery taste in every bite.

Albert Straus Comments at California Coastal Commission Workshop on Agriculture

2013-05-14T16:27:05+00:00

On May 8, 2013, the California Coastal Commission held a workshop on agriculture in the coastal zone in San Rafael, California. A number of speakers were invited to share their thoughts and expertise, Albert Straus among them.

Albert Straus Comments at NOSB Meeting in Portland

2013-04-12T22:08:38+00:00

On April 9, 2013, the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) had their bi-annual meeting in Portland, OR. Albert Straus attended the meeting to share his thoughs on testing of GMO testing and verification and the certified organic label.

Straus Family Creamery’s new wholesale bag-in-box, organic milk now on the menu at UC Santa Barbara

2013-02-26T22:25:03+00:00

Petaluma, Calif., February 26, 2013 – Northern California organic dairy pioneer Straus Family Creamery is pleased to introduce organic, 5-gallon bag-in-box milk, a brand new wholesale product designed especially for foodservice operations. Already in the glasses of thousands of University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) students, this milk fits seamlessly with the growing sustainable food movement on college campuses, including the University of California system.

Holiday Dessert Recipe Contest Winners

2013-01-15T23:51:31+00:00

We are very pleased to announce the winners of our December 2012 Holiday Dessert Recipe Contest on Facebook.

Straus Family Creamery supports Proposition 37 with release of new packaging

2012-10-09T12:00:43+00:00

Petaluma, Calif., October 9, 2012 – Straus Family Creamery announces its new packaging, featuring information in support of the California Right-to-Know Genetically Engineered Food Act, also known as Proposition 37. The new message on reusable glass bottles and yogurt film (under the lid) states Straus Family Creamery’s opinion on genetically engineered (GE) foods. “We all have a fundamental right to know what’s in the food we eat and feed our children”, will start appearing today on Straus Family Creamery products on shelves all across the state.

Straus Family Creamery Adds Mazzetta Dairy to its Group of Organic Milk Suppliers

2012-10-02T20:50:01+00:00

Petaluma, California, October 3, 2012 – Straus Family Creamery, the pioneering organic and non-GMO Verified creamery in Northern California’s Marin County, proudly announces bringing on Mazzetta Dairy, into the group of certified organic family-farm milk suppliers for the production of organic, cream-top milk, organic yogurt, organic ice cream, organic butter and organic sour cream.

New Organic Greek Yogurt - Give it a Spin!

2012-08-14T16:17:28+00:00

Give it a spin! Our new Organic Greek Yogurt has the thick and creamy texture of traditional Greek yogurt and the delicious, authentic Straus Family Creamery taste.

Straus Family Creamery Introduces Organic Greek Yogurt

2012-08-06T14:45:21+00:00

Petaluma, Calif., August 6, 2012 – Straus Family Creamery proudly introduces Organic Greek Yogurt, the only Non-GMO-Verified, certified Organic Greek Yogurt on the US market. The Organic Greek Yogurt, which is also certified kosher and gluten free, is now available in dairy cases throughout the West Coast in quart-sized, 32oz. cups in whole milk and nonfat versions at a suggested retail price of $6.49.

GMO Showdown - Press Democrat June 17,2012

2012-06-20T23:05:28+00:00

State ballot measure requiring labeling of genetically engineered items divides North Coast's organic, traditional farmers and food producers.

President Obama Calls on Northern California Sustainability Leaders to Share Their Insights

2012-05-16T19:14:00+00:00

In mid-March, Albert Straus was invited to a White House sponsored Energy, Environment and Conservation Roundtable, one of a series of talks initiated by President Obama and organized by USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service.

California Right to Know Campaign confident to get on ballot in November

2012-05-15T16:20:34+00:00

On May 2nd, the 2012 California Right to Know Campaign submitted a total of 971,126 signatures in support of GMO labeling.

Pamm Larry speaks at California Right to Know Rally May 2012

2012-05-14T23:39:07+00:00

Albert Straus speaks at the California Right to Know Rally - May 2012

2012-05-14T23:37:22+00:00

SAN FRANCISCO, CA -- In victory rallies across state on May 2, 2012, supporters celebrated as the California Right to Know campaign filed 971,126 signatures for the state's first-ever ballot initiative to require labeling of genetically engineered foods.

Just Label It Submits 1.1 Million Comments to the FDA

2012-04-05T17:38:32+00:00

On March 27, the national Just Label It Campaign and their 525 partners (Straus Family Creamery is one of them) submitted 1.1 million consumer comments to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in favor of labeling genetically engineered foods.

SFC Introduces Organic, Cream-Top, Lactose-Free Milk in Reusable Glass Bottles

2012-02-28T17:10:01+00:00

Straus Family Creamery, California’s pioneering organic creamery, is adding lactose-free, cream-top, reduced fat milk to its lineup. Like all Straus milks, the lactose-free option is certified organic, Non-GMO Project Verified, certified kosher and available in reusable glass bottles. Supermarkets and grocery stores in the greater San Francisco Bay Area will offer lactose-free milk in quart-sized glass bottles at a suggested retail price of $2.99, plus bottle deposit.

Straus Organic Sour Cream Dessert Recipe - Angela Gong

2012-02-24T18:11:47+00:00

Straus Organic Raspberry Ice Cream

2012-02-24T18:09:55+00:00