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CHEESE PRODUCT NEWS
Flavors at forefront of new
Organic Valley cheese line
Organic Valley revealed that it prioritized distinctive
tastes when developing its newest premium cheese
line, Flavor Favorites.
The cooperative's new crafted cheeses launched
in four options: Italian Herb Mozzarella Shreds, Spicy
Cheddar Shreds, Spicy Cheddar Slices and Smoky
Cheddar Slices.
" People are looking for fast and easy ways to add
excitement to their dinner tables, " said Laurie Drake,
Organic Valley vice president of marketing. " We hope
that our new Organic Valley Flavor Favorites cheeses
will inspire consumers because it empowers them
with the flavor power to elevate meals like pizza
night, taco night and burger night, all with a clean
label they can feel good about. "
Sartori formulates new
flavored cheddars
Artisan cheese maker Sartori Cheese broadened its
cheddar lineup, launching two new flavors: Sriracha
Cheddar and Italian Herb Cheddar.
Sartori described the Siracha Cheddar as
featuring " subtle heat and satisfying spice, " while
its Italian Herb Cheddar blends rosemary, sage and
oregano " for a bold and zesty taste. "
A fourth-generation, family-owned company,
The company described its Italian Herb Mozzarella
Shred as " basil forward with a background of garlic
and herbal zest complementing the clean, creamy
mozzarella base. " Organic Valley's Spicy Cheddar
shreds and slices, meanwhile, feature habanero and
paprika with " a family-friendly heat centered around
a smooth and creamy cheddar. " And Smoky Cheddar
Slices combine hickory-smoked sea salt with cheddar.
According to Organic Valley, Flavor Favorites are
sourced from family dairy farms and combine a
variety of herbs, spices and smoked sea salt. Flavor
Favorites are natural, organic cheeses that are crafted
to melt and complement dishes.
Organic Valley noted that its dairy ingredients are
ethically sourced from small family farms, USDA
certified organic and produced without antibiotics,
synthetic hormones, toxic pesticides or GMOs.
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Sartori shared that its master cheesemakers
crafted and refined the new flavors for several
years. The company's cheesemakers recommend
pairing each cheese with certain snacks and drinks
for " an even more immersive flavor experience. "
They endorsed pairing Sriracha Cheddar with dry
pilsner, chilled Riesling, pears, green grapes, honey,
pecans and sesame crackers. For the Italian Herb
Cheddar, they suggested pale lager, Cabernet
Franc, red grapes, fig preserves, mixed olives,
tiny orange and/or yellow tomatoes, soppressata,
almonds and toasted baguette slices.
" We're excited to share Sriracha Cheddar and
Italian Herb Cheddar with people all over the
world, " said Sartori Cheese chief executive officer
Bert Sartori. " Our master cheesemakers have
worked hard to develop these two unique flavors,
and we can't wait for everyone to experience them
in the way they enjoy most. "
The new cheddar flavors are available at retailers
throughout the United States, as well as on
Sartori's website.
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