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2020 State of the Industry: Cheese is flying high

But the category also has had to contort around high retail demand and extreme losses in foodservice/commodity sales.

October 29, 2020

Americans' love affair with cheese is defying gravity. According to Chicago-based market research firm IRI, over the 52 weeks ending Sept. 6, 2020, natural cheese retail sales were swinging high through the air.

Cheese snacks get innovative

Consumers want convenient, healthy and tasty snack options.

John A. Lucey Ph.D., Director, Center for Dairy Research

October 8, 2020

There has been a tremendous amount of innovation in the cheese snack category. This innovation is driven by consumers, who are increasingly choosing convenient, ready-to-eat snack options.

Farm Rich adds Disney-themed frozen mozzarella shapes

The offerings are shaped like Mickey Mouse’s head and Minnie Mouse’s bow.

September 8, 2020

Farm Rich, a brand of Buffalo, N.Y.-based Rich Products Corp., says it added Disney Mickey Mouse & Friends frozen mozzarella shapes.

Whisps Snacks adds two flavors to its cheese crisps line

The company introduced Tangy Ranch and Nacho varieties.

April 13, 2020

Whisps Snacks, New York, said it released two new flavors of its cheese crisps: Whisps Tangy Ranch and Whisps Nacho.

Borden Cheese adds Cheese Crisps ‘n Cubes

March 11, 2020

Borden Cheese, a licensed brand of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Kansas City, Kan., added Borden Cheese Crisps 'n Cubes. The offerings feature a duo of crunchy 100% oven-baked cheese (crisps) and 100% real cheese (cubes).

Président releases three new cheese products.

The offerings include two types of cheese snacks.

February 26, 2020

Président, a brand of the Lactalis Group, Laval, France, said it released three new cheese and snacking products: creamy brie with truffles, French Pairing Plates in sweet and savory flavors, and Snacking Cups in Pub Cheese and Rondelé varieties.

FrieslandCampina adds Frico Gouda Grab & Go Snacks

February 12, 2020

Amersfoort, Netherlands-based FrieslandCampina added Frico Grab & Go Snacks under its Frico Gouda cheese brand. The company said the cheese snacks meet growing consumer demand for better-for-you on-the-go products for lunch, snacking and convenience.

Emmi Roth USA launches blue cheese crumbles

February 6, 2020

Emmi Roth USA, Fitchburg, Wis., introduced Roth Flavor Ups blue cheese crumbles for retail and foodservice. Available in 1-ounce single-serve cups, three-packs or nine-packs.