Murray's Cheese

Murray's Cheese Wins Big at the American Cheese Society Annual Conference

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

CINCINNATI, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today shared that Murray's Cheese Cave Aged Cheese line received numerous accolades at the American Cheese Society annual conference, bringing home five awards. Murray's operates more than 1,000 cheese counters in Kroger Family of Stores, creating the customer experience Murray's has become known for at its flagship Greenwich Village store.  

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  • Signature Cave Aged cheeses bring home several honors; award-winning goat milk cheese to debut this fall
    CINCINNATI, Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), today shared that Murray's Cheese Cave Aged Cheese line received numerous accolades at the American Cheese Society annual conference, bringing home five awards.
  • We are especially proud to be recognized by the American Cheese Society for our latest project, Carpenter's Wheel, debuting in October.
  • Also a winner at the 2022 American Cheese Society, World Championship Cheese Contest, and 2019 American Cheese Society.
  • The Murray's Cave Aged Cheese line is available for purchase at www.murrayscheese.com , along with gifts and cheese of the month clubs.

Murray's Cheese Introduces New Visual Brand and Website

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

NEW YORK, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Murray's Cheese unveiled a new logo, visual brand and website today, bringing vast product expertise together with the heritage brand's passionate, creative spirit. Building on its storied New York City history, Murray's new look features playful illustrations that bring the upbeat experience at their cheese counter, where cheesemongers are known for sharing their passion and expertise, to life in print and online. The new dynamic visual brand universe aims to lay a foundation for Murray's continued growth as they welcome food lovers around the country to the wide world of cheese.  

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  • NEW YORK, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Murray's Cheese unveiled a new logo, visual brand and website today, bringing vast product expertise together with the heritage brand's passionate, creative spirit.
  • The new dynamic visual brand universe aims to lay a foundation for Murray's continued growth as they welcome food lovers around the country to the wide world of cheese.
  • Web users looking to learn about cheese, cheesemakers and what happens behind the cheese cave doors have found their ultimate online destination.
  • Murray's also offers in-person and online cheese tasting classes available for purchase on the website, and a chat function connecting users to cheese experts ready to help them put together a cheese board or choose a cheese for a recipe.

Murray's Cheese opens 1,000th shop within Kroger stores

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Sunday, January 15, 2023

CINCINNATI, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, today announced the opening of the 1,000th Murray's Cheese shop in Kroger banner stores, bringing Murray's shops to more than 30 states across America. In 2008, Murray's began opening cheese counters in Kroger stores to create the customer experience that Murray's has become known for at their flagship Greenwich Village store. Each Murray's shop offers a highly curated cheese selection along with a guided shopping experience from an expert cheesemonger. As an iconic New York City destination, Murray's brings its authentic roots and decades of specialty food expertise in creating a fresh cut-and-wrap cheese program within Kroger stores.

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  • Murray's boasts more than 150 types of cheese, from local favorites to one-of-a-kind award-winning cheeses
    CINCINNATI, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's grocer, today announced the opening of the 1,000th Murray's Cheese shop in Kroger banner stores, bringing Murray's shops to more than 30 states across America.
  • In 2008, Murray's began opening cheese counters in Kroger stores to create the customer experience that Murray's has become known for at their flagship Greenwich Village store.
  • Each Murray's shop offers a highly curated cheese selection along with a guided shopping experience from an expert cheesemonger.
  • As an iconic New York City destination, Murray's brings its authentic roots and decades of specialty food expertise in creating a fresh cut-and-wrap cheese program within Kroger stores.

Jasper Hill Farm's New Creamery Yields Winning Results

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Friday, July 29, 2022

GREENSBORO, Vt., July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Cheese Society (ACS) announced competition winners last night at their annual conference in Portland, Oregon after a two-year hiatus. Jasper Hill accepted its fourth ACS Best of Show win, this time for their raw milk Whitney cheese, which was entered in the new Raclette-style category. The Jasper Hill team also shared in a 2nd Runner-up Best of Show placement for Greensward—a cider-washed, soft, bark-wrapped cheese made in collaboration with Murray's Cheese. They were joined on the podium by two companies tied for 1st Runner-up; Beecher's Handmade Cheese won for their Flagsheep Bandaged Cheddar, and Goat Rodeo Dairy for their Bamboozle, a cider-washed soft cheese made from goat and cow milk. More details about the competition and its results can be found within the organization's own press release.

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  • Jasper Hill accepted its fourth ACS Best of Show win, this time for their raw milk Whitney cheese, which was entered in the new Raclette-style category.
  • The Jasper Hill team also shared in a 2nd Runner-up Best of Show placement for Greenswarda cider-washed, soft, bark-wrapped cheese made in collaboration with Murray's Cheese.
  • More details about the competition and its results can be found within the organization's own press release .
  • "I think that we're at an inflection point in our industry," said Mateo Kehler of Jasper Hill Farm.

Kroger Launches Boost Membership for Customers Nationwide

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

CINCINNATI, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America's largest grocery retailer, today announced the national launch of Boost by Kroger, which represents the latest expansion of its industry-leading loyalty program. The annual membership provides customers unlimited free grocery delivery on orders of $35 or more, fuel discounts of up to $1 per gallon and additional savings on Our Brands products. Kroger estimates the membership can save customers more $1,000 per year on fuel and grocery delivery.

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  • Kroger estimates the membership can save customers more $1,000 per year on fuel and grocery delivery.
  • Boost expands on savings currently available to customers through Kroger's free loyalty program.
  • "Through Boost, Kroger is uniquely positioned to be Fresh for Everyone, making grocery delivery accessible to more customers through the industry's most affordable grocery delivery membership program.
  • Boost is now available to customers across The Kroger Family of Companies.

VERMONT CREAMERY ELEVATES SNACKING WITH THE LAUNCH OF STRAWBERRY SPRITZ GOAT CHEESE

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Monday, May 9, 2022

WEBSTERVILLE, Vt., May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vermont Creamery, B Corp Certified makers of consciously crafted artisanal cheese and butter, today answered consumers' call for a sweet, indulgent snack made from clean, high-quality ingredients with the release of Strawberry Spritz, the first dessert-inspired goat cheese from the #1 nationwide brand of fresh goat cheese. 

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  • WEBSTERVILLE, Vt., May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vermont Creamery, B Corp Certified makers of consciously crafted artisanal cheese and butter, today answered consumers' call for a sweet, indulgent snack made from clean, high-quality ingredients with the release of Strawberry Spritz, the first dessert-inspired goat cheese from the #1 nationwide brand of fresh goat cheese.
  • This year, snacking is leveling up to new indulgent heights, where decadent snacks like goat cheese can truly shine, thanks to its unique flavor profile, light and mousse-like texture and rich taste.
  • "Strawberry Spritz with its sweet and creamy flavor profile that pairs so well with everything from shortbread to chocolate bark ushers in a fresh and decadent side of goat cheese.
  • Vermont Creamery has been crafting goat cheese in central Vermont since 1984, and is one of the pioneers of fresh chvre in the country.

American Cheese Society Blazing the Trail for Cheese

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

Co-founder, Greg O'Neill notes, "ACS is the perfect home for Victory Cheese because it will serve as the association's business to consumer (B2C) voice supporting artisan and specialty cheese.

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  • Co-founder, Greg O'Neill notes, "ACS is the perfect home for Victory Cheese because it will serve as the association's business to consumer (B2C) voice supporting artisan and specialty cheese.
  • Focusing on the future, the ACS team will be organizing the American Cheese Society Judging and Competition (J&C), the largest event of its kind for American-made cheeses.
  • Winners will be announced at the 39th ACS Annual Conference, 'Blazing the Trail for Cheese', in Portland, Oregon, July 20-23, 2022.
  • Since its founding in 1983, ACS proudly hosts the foremost annual educational conference and world-renowned cheese judging and competition in North America.

Kroger Announces 2021 Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator Cohort

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

CINCINNATI, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced its inaugural Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator cohort Maazah, Nona Lim, Queen Charlotte's Pimento Cheese Royale, Simply Southern Sides, and Soupergirl.

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  • CINCINNATI, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced its inaugural Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator cohort Maazah, Nona Lim, Queen Charlotte's Pimento Cheese Royale, Simply Southern Sides, and Soupergirl.
  • "We invented the Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator to discover the best, most innovative, and freshest local and regional products and our group of winners is just that," said Dan De La Rosa, Kroger's group vice president of fresh merchandising.
  • Earlier this year, Kroger invited growers and producers to join the retailer's first Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator.
  • Early next year, Kroger anticipates announcing details for the 2022 Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator.

SuiteRetail Launches SuitePOS Version 3 for Retailers using NetSuite and Salesforce

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Thursday, November 8, 2018

With mid-market and enterprise retailers such as Sugarfina, Rally House and Murray's Cheese, a balance between simplicity and features is a priority.

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  • With mid-market and enterprise retailers such as Sugarfina, Rally House and Murray's Cheese, a balance between simplicity and features is a priority.
  • SuitePOS Version 3 represents this balance with an additional focus on increasing store revenue.
  • SuitePOS Version 3 makes things a lot easier and more efficient for mid-market retailers who want to offer the best customer experience possible.
  • With SuitePOS, employees ring up sales quickly using familiar devices, and the transactions flow seamlessly into NetSuite or Salesforce.