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Flavored cheeses add distinction and generate interest

But there are several factors to consider when producing cheeses that include flavor inclusions.

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

January 10, 2018

With more than two-thirds of households purchasing flavored cheese and over 283 million pounds sold in 2016 alone, there is no denying that this category is generating a lot of interest. In fact, nearly 300 new flavored cheese products were added to the market last year, flaunting flavors such as jalapeño, smoked, herb, pimento, taco, berry, alcohol, bacon, citrus and coffee.

Best new dairy products

Prairie Farms’ milk snack bars top our 2017 Best New Dairy Products poll

Readers chose a variety of dairy products, including cheese, yogurt and ice cream as the best of 2017.

Sarah M. Kennedy

January 8, 2018

Cabot Creamery’s Cracker Cuts and My Mochi Ice Cream earn the second- and third-place spots, respectively.

Castello Cheese adds premium cheeses to its portfolio

January 8, 2018

The new cheeses include Gouda and Edam and are available nationwide.

Snacking cheese

Borden Cheese introduces a cheese snack bar line

The easy-open cheese portions contain 5 grams of protein per bar.

December 19, 2017

The easy-open cheese portions contain 5 grams of protein per bar.

Grated and sliced natural cheeses post steady sales gains

Sales are up and down across the natural cheese category, with certain subcategories standing out from the pack.

Sarah M. Kennedy

December 12, 2017

Natural cheese sales have been steady for subcategories such as slices and shreds, but others (crumbles, chunks) are struggling. Meanwhile, cheese spreads/balls saw a sales boost in the processed cheese category.

Best dairy products poll

The 10 best new dairy products of 2017

We picked our favorite innovative new dairy products, now it's time for you to vote for yours.

Sarah M. Kennedy

December 1, 2017

Dairy Foods picked our favorite innovative new dairy products of 2017; now it's time for you to vote for yours.

Finlandia Cheese launches gourmet spreadable cheeses

December 1, 2017

The spreadable cheese can also be used for dipping and in cooking.

Lioni Snack Bites fresh mozzarella cheese

Snacking cheese

Lioni’s on-the-go fresh mozzarella bites

The cheese is sold in resealable pouches with six individual vacuum-sealed packages.

November 4, 2017

Lioni Latticini launches cheese sold in resealable pouches with six individual vacuum-sealed packages.

State of the Industry 2017: Consumers say more cheese, please

With an influx of innovative snacking options, convenient packaging, specialty cheeses and unique flavors, the cheese category claims the MOST CREATIVE title this year.

Sarah M. Kennedy

November 3, 2017

As consumers continue to seek out food with clean ingredients, protein on the go, freshness and convenience, cheese is the answer to many of those needs. Over the last year, cheese processors have doubled down on portable snack offerings, from cheese bites to snack packs. Hybrid options (think cheese paired with lunch meats, nuts, fruit and pretzels) are popping up everywhere. Portion control and portability are the keys.