Saputo Cheese USA Inc., Lincolnshire, Ill., launched Stella Fontinella rubbed wedges in four flavors: Basil Pesto, Harissa, Bourbonista and Black Pepper.
Tasty and versatile, cheese has long been a favorite food and ingredient of U.S. consumers. But recent sales data suggest the cheese segment has been struggling a bit, at least at retail. Dollar sales within the retail processed cheese category fell 3.7% to $2.8 billion during the 52 weeks ending Jan. 27, 2019, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI. Unit sales declined by 4.1%.
They might be drinking less milk, but U.S. consumers have a love affair with cheese.
April 23, 2019
It's no secret that milk consumption in the United States has been on the decline for decades. In fact, per capita milk consumption decreased by a whopping 98 pounds between 1975 and 2017, according to USDA data.
Steve Bechel of Eau Galle Cheese Factory will serve as first vice president, and Chris Sandretti of Saputo Cheese USA will serve as second vice president.
April 23, 2019
Steve Bechel of Eau Galle Cheese Factory will serve as first vice president, and Chris Sandretti of Saputo Cheese USA will serve as second vice president.
For about the past 20 years, the food and beverage industry has used high-pressure processing (HPP) to improve the safety of products. Foods such as sliced meats, avocado dips and certain beverages have especially benefited from this technology. Could the dairy industry also profit?