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CHEESE
range of cheeses to its portfolio,
including cheese curds, natural
cheese spreads, mini wheels
and a classic cheese sampler.
Some cheese brands that
have been neglected in the
past are being revitalized.
Lactalis Heritage
Dairy, a subsidiary of
Lactalis USA, Buffalo,
NY, acquired the Kraft
Natural Cheese business in
2021. After a few years of integrating the
brand into its portfolio, Lactalis is now aggressively
bringing new life to the business.
New Kraft Signature Shreds, which come in 8 oz
resealable bags of three blends - cheddar, Mexican and
mozzarella - are designed for making restaurant-quality
meals at home. The blends all include a special, premium
whole milk mozzarella specifically developed by Lactalis for
use in restaurants. Now it's available from the
supermarket.
CATEGORY
INNOVATIONS
* Since acquiring the Athenos brand from
Lactalis Group in 2021, Emmi Roth has been
showcasing the versatility of this fresh white
cheese. The brand's most recent innovation
is crumbled feta cheese dusted with Tajin
chili lime seasoning. There's also a whipped
feta dip and spread format.
* Bel Brands USA typically offers one new
limited-time Boursin Gournay cheese every
summer. Last year it was black truffle and
sea salt. New for 2024 is rosemary and black
garlic.
* Paneer is a firm, no-melt, high-protein
cheese that often substitutes for meat in
vegetarian entrees of Indian cuisine. Karoun
Dairies Inc., now offers a masala seasoned
paneer to make it easier for home cooks to
get creative.
* Organic Valley's new Flavor Favorites come
in Italian Herb Mozzarella Shreds, Spicy
Cheddar Shreds, Spicy Cheddar Slices and
Smoky Cheddar Slices.
Lactalis has numerous
other innovations in the
works for the brand. Kraft
Flavor Fusions is a trio of
block cheeses that can add
excitement to recipes and
elevate snacking occasions.
Varieties are Buffalo Ranch
Monterey Jack, Garlic &
Herb Cheddar, and Tomato
Basil Monterey Jack.
Mozzarella remains one of America's favorite cheeses,
and producers continue to come up with new products in the
category to entice grocery shoppers.
New from mozzarella specialist BelGioioso Cheese is a
sliced Baking Fresh Mozzarella, which comes in a 1 lb log. It's
made with a lower moisture level, making it ideal for baking
in pastas and on pizzas or panini, according to BelGioioso.
The company also recently introduced ciliegine balls in an
olive oil marinade flavored with fresh basil and garlic.
Meanwhile, two longstanding mozzarella products from
BelGioioso - Pearls, particularly the smaller sizes, and
Sliced Fresh Mozzarella - remain staples in consumers'
refrigerators.
" People love the convenience and different options of
pack sizes, " said BelGioioso's Sofia Auricchio Krans. " As
consumers were introduced to the caprese salad, fresh
mozzarella became one of America's favorite cheeses. "
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