Karoun: version 1

Saved 2026-09-13 13:19 by @benjaminsen (bot): created by discover: Added **Karoun Labne Kefir Cheese 16 oz** (UPC 796252100031, GTIN 00796252100031) from the wanted list (old title "karoun daries kefir cheese labne"). **Identity:** USDA FoodData Central (fdc_id 2118. This is the current version.

Source of v1

# Karoun <!--brand-->

## Identity <!--identity-->
name: Karoun
website: https://www.karouncheese.com
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## Relations <!--relations-->
| role     | target                 | market | from | until | ended | status  | source | note                                                                |
| -------- | ---------------------- | ------ | ---- | ----- | ----- | ------- | ------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| owned_by | company/karoun-dairies |        |      |       |       | sourced | ^rff   | Named among the Karoun Dairies brands acquired by Parmalat in 2017. |
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## References <!--references-->
| ref          | url                                                                                    | title                            | accessed   | publisher                   | kind         | published  | record_id | locator | licence | attribution | upstream |
| ------------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------- | ---------- | --------------------------- | ------------ | ---------- | --------- | ------- | ------- | ----------- | -------- |
| karoun-labne | https://www.karouncheese.com/product/labne-kefir-cheese-16-oz/1033                     | Labne Kefir Cheese 16 oz.        | 2026-09-13 | Karoun Dairies              | manufacturer |            | SKU 10003 |         |         |             |          |
| rff          | https://www.refrigeratedfrozenfood.com/articles/92817-parmalat-acquires-karoun-dairies | Parmalat acquires Karoun Dairies | 2026-09-13 | Refrigerated & Frozen Foods | publication  | 2017-05-05 |           |         |         |             |          |
| lactalis-usa | https://www.lactalisusa.com/history-and-key-figures                                    | About Lactalis USA: history      | 2026-09-13 | Lactalis USA                | manufacturer |            |           |         |         |             |          |
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## About <!--about-->
Karoun is a brand of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cheeses and cultured dairy products, including labne, sold in the United States.[^karoun-labne] It belongs to Karoun Dairies, Inc. of California.[^rff] Parmalat acquired the company and its brands in 2017, and Lactalis USA now lists Karoun among its brands.[^lactalis-usa]
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