Dairy Processing - September/October 2023 - 78

CHEESE NEWS
More flavors joining
LaClare's goat cheese line
Specialty goat cheese maker LaClare Creamery
introduced three new flavors to its portfolio, launching
Chili Lime, Mediterranean and a seasonal Pumpkin.
The company said it created the new products with
consumer trends in mind.
LaClare shared that its Chili Lime Goat Cheese aims to
appeal to consumers seeking complex flavors, such as a
sweet heat combination. The company described the Chili
Lime variety as a tangy and sweet goat cheese with a
blend of chipotle chiles, limes and salt.
The creamery crafted its Mediterranean Goat Cheese,
meanwhile, with some inspiration from the Mediterranean
diet health trend. The goat cheese blends olives, herbs
Trending cheese board
ingredients from Emmi Roth
Pointing to trending ingredients such as
hummus and fondues to complement the
company's various cheese formats, Emmi
Roth is recommending certain combinations
to cheese mongers and others making
seasonal boards and trays in the months
ahead.
According to Datassential menu data cited
by Emmi Roth, the most popular charcuterie
ingredients are crackers, cheddar and Swiss
cheese, but more specialty cheeses such as
smoked gouda and complementary items
such as figs are gaining ground quickly.
In addition to traditional gouda, Emmi Roth
category manager Kaitie Hackett said the
company offers smoked and aged goudas.
" We've also seen more recent trends of
and spices synonymous with the region. LaClare noted its
goat cheese contains just one type of casein, A1, which
has been associated with easier digestion.
A popular fall flavor, pumpkin spice, is used in a puree
to make the company's limited edition Pumpkin Goat
Cheese, which also features a hint of cinnamon.
The announcement of the new flavors coincided with
National Goat Cheese Month in August.
" We're incredibly excited to debut these three new
chèvre offerings, " said Patrick Considine, national
sales director for LaClare. " As we continue to grow our
collection of savory and sweet goat cheese flavors, it
is no secret that we at LaClare are passionate about
transforming the clean, creamy taste of our Original Goat
Cheese into unrivaled flavor creations. "
The creamery said it partners with local Wisconsin
farmers who produce high-quality goat milk to make its
fresh goat cheese products.
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using fondue on boards or building a chèvre
board, which are both cheeses that are great
for the holidays, " Hackett said.
Trays and boards continue to be a popular
party option during the holidays and for
other special occasions, Hackett said,
citing the National Restaurant Association
Top 10 Hot Trends list for 2023, which
includes charcuterie.
According to the same group's state of the
industry 2023 report, hummus is the fastestgrowing
ingredient used in charcuterie.
" Our sales and marketing teams and
corporate chef are continually monitoring
consumer and industry trends, including menu
and retail data, to help us identify new flavor
and other product innovations, " Hackett said.
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