Cheese sales growth, while not explosive, continues to show steady year-over-year gains. For the 52 weeks ending Jan. 25, the natural cheese category saw a 2% increase in dollar sales to $21 billion and a 2% rise in unit sales to 5.2 billion, according to Circana.
Hatch Chile BellaVitano features BellaVitano's characteristic creamy texture and caramelized, Parmesan-like notes, layered with the earthy warmth and subtle smokiness of Hatch chiles.
Joseph Gallo Farms, a third-generation cheese company based in Atwater, California, is celebrating 80 years in business! Known for crafting over 80 SKUs, their String Cheese is a standout growth driver since its 2025 launch, alongside award-winning lactose-free varieties like Monterey Jack, Cheddar, and Mozzarella, all made from "real" California milk.
Meltability of cheese is one of the most researched properties, write Prateek Sharma, Ph.D., and Nitin Joshi, Ph.D. Among all dairy ingredients, cheese is atypical in that its functionality is highly versatile, as it can be modified to meet consumer needs.
The new DGA emphasizes the need for 1.2-1.6 grams of high-quality protein per kilogram of body weight daily, nearly doubling past recommendations. It advises including a variety of protein sources from both animals and plants, while dairy remains a valuable nutritional option for all ages.
With 5g of protein, 1 billion live and active probiotics, 100% real cheese and just 50 calories, Babybel PRO delivers a purposeful snack in a uniquely fun way, the company says.