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Spanish and Latin American cheeses
New look for Saputo
USA's El Cortijo line
Saputo USA's latest upgrade to its
roster of Latin American cheeses
includes a packaging refresh for
its El Cortijo line, as well as new
products, said Philip Forbes-Pryer,
director category management,
imported cheese.
than six months. That yields an
authentically sweet, complex flavor
profile and smooth texture, he said.
" It's a delightful offering for
blended milk cheese lovers. "
Sheep Cheese with Olive oil
is made from fresh milk that's
sourced from the rich regions of
Castilla La Mancha and the Mounts
of Toledo, which delivers rich and
characteristic flavors. The cheese is
then covered in what Forbes-Pryer
calls a " delicate and beautiful " olive
oil, creating " an exquisite delicacy
to the palate. "
Demand for Spanish cheese
Features of the new packaging
include consistent composition,
look and feel across all SKUs, color
coded SKUs to differentiate flavors
and product types, clearer callout
to cheese age, and enhanced
imagery and illustrations to speak to
Spanish heritage.
That's not all that's new with El
Cortijo, Forbes-Pryer added. The
line has two new flavors: Dorado
and Sheep Cheese with Olive Oil.
Dorado is made from a 50/50
blend of sheep and cow's milk, and
by using a selection of exclusive
lactic cultures, matured for more
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is on the rise, Forbes-Pryer said,
citing InLac data which shows that
Spanish revenues were expected to
grow by 5.8% in 2024.
That's not a surprise, he added,
given the long list of positives
associated with Spanish and Latin
American cheeses.
" Spanish cheeses are known for
their variety, flavors, textures and
production methods. These unique
attributes derive from Spain's
diverse landscapes and climates, in
addition to each region's culinary
traditions and cheese-making
heritage, " Forbes-Pryer said.
Hispanic cuisine
brand now at Kroger
The Kroger Co. is expanding its
private label portfolio with a new
Hispanic-inspired brand.
Kroger Mercado includes more
than 50 items across several
categories, including queso fresco
and queso panela, and Oaxaca
cheese balls.
Additional plans for the brand
include fresh meat, beverages,
snacks, sides and desserts. The
brand also includes a range of
core Hispanic ingredients to help
consumers create a variety of
authentic Latin American meals.
" Kroger Mercado embraces
Hispanic culinary heritage with
the quality and innovation our
customers have come to know and
expect from Our Brands (Kroger's
private label business unit), " said
Juan De Paoli, vice president of Our
Brands at Kroger. " We are thrilled
to offer authentic products that are
accessible and exceptional in quality,
creating a brand that fills a void
for some customers and creates a
cultural experience for others. "
All images are courtesy of the company, unless otherwise stated
Ivan Muñoz Colorado-stock.adobe.com
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