Supplier News
New Cheese & Dairy Products:
Fiscalini Cheese Adds Savory Scotch Ale Cheddar To Farmstead
Cheese Line
Fiscalini Cheese Company of Modesto, CA, has launched a new addition to its line
of specialty cheeses: a savory Scotch Ale Cheddar named Hopscotch.
The label, which bears a Gold Medal insignia, shows a California Holstein dressed
as a bagpiper in co-owner Heather Fiscalini’s Kerr family tartan.
Hopscotch will be available in retail stores and online this summer and fall.
Other farmstead cheese varieties available from Fiscalini include Lionza, San
Joaquin Gold, Purple Moon, and a line of flavored Cheddars: Caraway, Garlic,
Dill, Sage, Pepper, Saffron, Smoked and Tarragon.
For sales information, contact Heather Fiscalini at (800) 610 FARM.
Pasture-Grazed White Cheddar New From Black Creek
Black Creek Classic brand cheese has just introduced Pasture-Grazed White Cheddar,
made from milk produced by family farmers in southwest Wisconsin.
The new Signature Edition Pasture-Grazed White Cheddar is available now through
early October, based on pasture quality.
“With the growth in consumer demand for naturally sourced food products,
the introduction of Black Creek Pasture-Grazed Natural Cheese clearly responds
to these preferences,” said Karen Endres, director of communications for
Black Creek.
“The pasture grazed product has a unique flavor profile and rich, creamy
texture that makes it a wonderful table cheese,” said Black Creek certified
Master Cheesemaker Gregg Palubicki. “We’re very proud of its delicate,
natural flavor as well as the superior nutritional value of the pasture-grazed
milk we use in crafting it.”
Black Creek Pasture-Grazed
White Cheddar is available in seven ounce squares in a white parchment-like package.
Distribution is through specialty cheese retailers and the cheese and deli departments
in grocery stores.
For more information, contact Alto Dairy at (920) 346-2215 or visit www.altodairy.com.
Mayfield Launches Lowfat Milk With Probiotics
Mayfield Dairy Farms has announced the launch of Nurture – lowfat and
reduced fat milk containing probiotic cultures to boost the body’s immune
system.
More than 20 years ago, Mayfield created NuTrish, described as the first milk
in the US to contain probiotic cultures. The Nurture line will replace NuTrish.
Launching both a 1 percent milk and a 2 percent milk will make the advantages
of Nurture available to the broadest number of customers, the company explained.
For more, call (800) MAYFIELD or visit www.mayfielddairy.com.
Kraft Launches Host Of New Cheese Products
Kraft Foods has launched a host of new cheese products this year, including those
designed for snacking, health and wellness, and premium taste.
For health and wellness, Kraft unveiled Breakstone’s and Knudsen LiveActive
Cottage Cheese, with and without fruit.
The company also launched Kraft LiveActive Cheese with Probiotics.
For snacking, the company came
out with Kraft Easy Cheese Cream Cheese and Taco Bell Home Originals Con Queso
Dip Bowls - a microwaveable, resealable bowls available in Black Bean and Chili
flavors.
In the premium taste category, the company launched Kraft Singles Select Cheese.
New products for 2007 in the Canadian market include Kraft LiveActive Cheddar
Cheese with Probiotic Cultures, and Philadelphia Cream Cheese.
For more details, visit www.kraft.com.
Roth Käse Introduces Slice On Slice Deli Cheeses
Roth Käse USA, Ltd. has created a new line of paperless, three-quarter-inch
cheese slices designed to minimize wasted materials and eliminate prep time.
Slice on Slice cheeses are perfect for foodservice and deli operators, and a
fast way to add flavor to sandwiches, salads and prepared foods.
The rigid, stackable packages
each contain 55 slices and fit into foodservice tray pans. Available varieties
include Mild, Medium and Sharp Cheddar, Swiss, Muenster, Monterey Jack, Colby
Jack, Mozzarella and Pepper Jack.
For more details, contact Roth Käse at (608) 845-5796 or visit www.rothkase.com.
Turtle Mountain Debuts Three New Flavors Of Dairy-Free Ice Cream
Oregon’s Turtle Mountain has added three new flavors to its signature Purely
Decadent Dairy Free Pints line, including Coconut Craze, Pomegranate Chip and
So Very Strawberry.
Each flavor contains only 65 percent of the calories of comparable, super-premium
dairy-based ice creams. The line is also cholesterol-free, and certified vegan.
Other Purely Decadent Dairy Free Pint flavors include Cherry Nirvana, Cookie
Avalanche, and Swinging Anna Banana. Products are distributed nationwide at select
grocery and natural food stores.
Turtle Mountain also has a full line of all natural low net carb frozen desserts.
For more details, visit www.TurtleMountain.com.
Monterey Gourmet Foods Unveils Sonoma Blue Jack
Headquartered in Salinas, CA, Monterey Gourmet Foods is now receiving orders
for its Sonoma Blue Jack, a sliceable Sonoma Jack cheese with the flavor profile
of traditional Blue cheese.
Sonoma Cheese Company markets a variety of refrigerated branded specialty cheese
items, including their flagship products, Sonoma Jack Cheeses in a variety of
flavors.
Products are sold in retail supermarkets, club stores, and specialty food stores
across the United States with the greatest penetration in the western US markets.
Some of the most popular cheese flavors include Hot Pepper Jack Cheese, Garlic
Jack Cheese, Mediterranean Jack Cheese and Pesto Jack Cheese.
For details, visit www.montereygourmetfoods.com.
Party On With Two New Flavors Of Party Cheese, New Packaging Options
California’s Party Cheese will debut two new flavors at the upcoming IDDBA
show, as well as three new packaging options for its entire cheese lineup.
Ragin’ Cajun was one of the original Party Cheese recipes that owners Joelle
and Rick Rhodes have been waiting to unveil. It’s a creamy cheese with
Cajun spices, red and green bell pepper, and peppered vodka.
Designed with sports fans in mind, The Tailgater is a combination of Colby cheese,
ale beer, green onions, tomatoes and smokey chipotle peppers.
Party Cheese is also debuting three new packaging options, in addition to its
flagship packaging. The company now offers 8-pound wheels, random weight wedges
and a 7-ounce exact weight UPC-stickered option.
Other flavors of Party Cheese include Mama Mia, Martini Madness and Mexican Jumping
Bean.
For more details, contact Party Cheese at (800) 750-9689 or visit www.partycheese.com.
Farmsteader Lucky Layla Creates Latin-Inspired Specialty Cheeses, Yogurt Drinks,
Butter
Lucky Layla Farms has recently created a line of Latin-inspired specialty cheeses
for upscale retail and natural food stores.
Headquartered in Garland, TX, Lucky Layla cheese is distributed primarily in
the Southwest, but is also available nationwide.
The company’s full line of cheese products include: Campesino, Tex-Mex,
Ricotone Cheese, Mozzarella, Mozzarella with Serrano Ham, Oaxaca, Salad Dressing
Cheese, Ariquipe (Cajeta), San Pedro Cheese, Paipa, Boyaca, and Cuajada.
Tex-Mex is one of the company’s
most popular cheeses, and is made using Guernsey and Jersey milk flavored with
jalapeno and red pepper.
Lucky Layla also manufactures Golden Brick Butter, Cream Cheese, Dulce de Leche,
and a full line of drinkable yogurt in 8-ounce plastic containers.
Using fruit imported from South America, flavors of Lucky Layla’s drinkable
yogurt include: Banana, Blackberry, Blueberry, Guanabana, Custard Apple, Maracuya,
Guava, Pina Colada, Strawberry, Tropical Fruit, and Plain.
For more details, contact Lucky Layla Farms at (214) 748-2912 or visit www.luckylayla.com.
WhiteWave Foods Introduces Rachel’s Wickedly Delicious Yogurt Designed
To ‘Revive’ Or ‘Calm’
WhiteWave Foods Company has just launched a new brand of all-natural, lowfat
yogurt called Rachel’s “Wickedly Delicious.”
All 10 blends of Rachel’s “Essence” and “Exotic” lines
contain probiotics, calcium and vitamins A and D, as well as DHA, Omega-3 DHA
and NutraFlora.
Each 6-ounce cup is made using all-natural ingredients.
Rachel’s “Essence” line features five flavors designed to suit
the consumer’s frame of mind. For instance, the “Revive” blend
is a sweet peach flavor laced with ginseng and natural green tea; and “Glow” combines
berries and jasmine with skin-essential vitamin A and zinc.
The line also includes Pomegranate Acai (“Vitality”), Vanilla Chai
(“Relax”) and Plum Honey Lavendar (“Calm”).
Rachel’s “Exotic” line is five varieties of fruit blends: Pomegranate
Blueberry, Mango Pineapple Passion Fruit, Kiwi Passion Fruit Lime, Cherry Black
Currant and Orange Strawberry Mango.
Rachel’s “Exotic” and “Essence” yogurt blends will
arrive in natural food stores nationwide beginning this month.
For more details, visit www. RachelsDairy.com.
DCI’s Organic Creamery Launches ‘Silly Cheese’ Organic String
Cheese For Health-Conscious Kids
DCI Cheese Company is introducing a new organic string cheese product under the
company’s Organic Creamery brand for children and their health-conscious
parents.
Silly Cheese is a fun-sized, individually wrapped 6-ounce string cheese that
is USDA certified organic and available in packages of six. The cheese features
three colorful cartoon cows - a rock star cow, superhero cow and a ballerina
cow.
Silly Cheese joins the line of DCI’s Organic Creamery cheeses, which include
Pepper Jack, Blue cheese and Parmesan.
“Silly Cheese is an nutritious and convenient snack alternative for the
entire family,” said Linda Hook, vice president of marketing for DCI Cheese
Co.
For information on Silly Cheese, visit www.dcicheese co.com.
Formaggio Italian Specialties Takes A New Angle On Hand-Rolled Cheeses
Formaggio Italian Specialities has taken a new angle on its line of handmade
cheese rolls, with 8-ounce chubs now bias-sliced for better presentation.
The new upscale shape shows the hand-rolled meat, cheese and fillings even more
clearly.
Made with award-winning cheese, some varieties include Fresh Mozzarella with
Prosciutto, Fresh Mozzarella with Prosciutto and Parsley; Fresh Mozzarella, Sun-Dried
Tomato & Basil; Fresh Mozzarella with Hot Capicola; Fresh Mozzarella with
Pepperoni; and Fresh Mozzarella with Hot Capicola & Basil.
Products are available nationwide. For more information, contact Formaggio Italian
Specialties at (845) 436-4200 or visit www.formaggiocheese.com.
Goldy’s Spreads Adds Mediterranean Olive & Sweet Peppadew Flavors
DCI Cheese Company’s Prepared Food Division is launching two new Goldy’s
Handcrafted Cheese Spreads this June: Mediterranean Olive and Sweet Peppadew
Pepper with Feta Cheese.
A Peppadew is a sweet, piquant pepper that is grown exclusively in South Africa.
DCI Cheese has an exclusive agreement to market this product as an ingredient
in the US cheese spread category.
Additionally, later this year, DCI will also be re-releasing two of Goldy’s
holiday spreads: Cranberry Walnut and Spiced Pumpkin. Goldy’s Spreads are
available nationwide in 8.5-ounce packages.
For information, call DCI Cheese Company at (707) 542-6300 or visit www.dcicheeseco.com.
Vitasoy Launches New Chocolate Banana, Strawberry Banana Non-Dairy Drinks
For Summer
In time for summer, Vitasoy USA, Inc. is introducing new Chocolate Banana and
Strawberry Banana non-dairy beverages as part of its “Go Bananas” line
of USDA-certified organic drinks.
Both are gluten and lactose-free, with no cholesterol or trans fat. Recipe ideas
are printed on the side panel of the “Go Bananas” package.
The non-dairy drinks are available in 32-ounce containers and can be found in
supermarkets and natural food stores throughout the nation.
For more details, visit www.vitasoy-usa.com.
Cyprus Dairy Association To Showcase Traditional Kefalotyri & Graviera
Goat, Sheep’s Milk Cheeses
The Cyprus Association for the Promotion of Milk Products is adding two traditional
hard cheeses made from goat and sheep’s milk to its import lineup.
In addition to Halloumi, a unique mixed milk cheese, the Association has recently
launched Kefalotyri and Graviera cheeses.
The launch coincides with a two-year promotional campaign designed to increase
sales of Halloumi cheese in North America.
Along with a nationwide advertising campaign and participation in select trade
shows, the CheesEU campaign includes over 400 in-store tastings in metropolitan
markets including Los Angeles, New York, Washington and Boston.
The Association was formed last January between the Republic of Cyprus and the
European Union to help boost sales of Cyprus sheep and goat’s milk products
in the US and Canada.
For details, visit www.halloumi-cheese.eu or call (212) 842-4900.
Existing Cheese & Dairy Products:
Willamette Valley Cheese Launches Award-Winning Mixed-Milk
Perrydale
Willamette Valley Cheese of West Salem, OR, has recently introduced a new
mixed milk cheese called Perrydale, similar to Gouda.
Perrydale won a bronze medal in the 2006 World Championship Cheese Contest in
the mixed-milk category. It is a blend of sheep’s and cow’s milk.
Willamette Valley is also working on a Brie-style sheep’s milk cheese with
a dry, smooth flavor and a natural, white-molded rind.
The company’s cheese products
– Farmstead Gouda, Eola Jack, Brindisi Fontina, Farmstead Creamy Havarti – are
available in
the Northwest.
Willamette Valley manufacturers all-natural, hand-crafted cheeses. They are available
in raw or pasteurized and contain no herbicides, pesticides or commercial fertilizers.
The company went on to say the products contain no product additives, no preservatives
and no hormones. In addition, the milk comes from certified organic pastures
and cheesemaking facilities.
For more information, visit www.wvcheeseco.com or call (503) 399-9806.
Decatur Dairy Now Offers Traditional Queso Blanco
Decatur Dairy, Inc. is now offering customers a taste of Mexico with its
new Queso Blanco cheese.
Traditionally used to top tacos, enchiladas, salads and soups, Queso Blanco is
a fresh cheese with a crumbly texture and slightly tangy taste.
Decatur Dairy’s Queso Blanco is available in 2/5-pound and 2/6-
pound cases.
For more details, call Steve Stettler, Decatur Dairy, Inc. at (608) 897-8661;
or Linda Hook at DCI Cheese Co., Inc. at (262) 677-3407.
Sugar Brook Farms Adds CheddaDew & CheddaBrew Flavors To Its ‘Chedda’ Line
Sugar Brook Farms of Verona, WI, has added two new flavors to its “Chedda” line
of spreadable cheeses: CheddaDew and CheddaBrew.
CheddaDew was conceived nearly two years ago after president Steve McKeon first
tasted South African Peppadew fruit, a pickled peppery-sweet fruit.
CheddaBrew is a combination of Cheddar cheese and beer, and plays on the trends
of pub food and bar menus.
Sugar Brook Farms’ original spread, CheddaBlu, took Best in Class in the
spreadable cheese category of the recent World Championship Cheese Contest.
CheddaDew, CheddaBrew and CheddaBlu are all available in 12/7-ounce retail packs
and 3/2-pound tubs.
For details on Sugar Brook products, contact Kelly Longseth at (608) 347-9566.
Best Cheese Corporation Debuts Frozen Cheese Bites
Best Cheese Corporation has created a line of Entreé frozen cheese
bites available in goat cheese, Parmesan, Feta and Parrano varieties.
The bites, the company said, are coated in bread crumbs, herbs and spices, then
pre-cooked and flash-frozen to ensure fresh flavor.
The cheese bites are ready from flash-frozen state to ready to eat in 10 minutes.
Imported from the United Kingdom, Entreé is the latest addition to Best
Cheese Corporation’s selection of imported specialty cheeses such as Parrano,
Uniekaas, Amsterdam Reserve, Arina, Leerdammer and the new Legendairy line.
Best Cheese products are available at the following US retailers: Whole Foods
Market, Trader Joe’s, Safeway, Albertson’s and Kroger.
For more details, contact executive vice president Steve Margarites, Best Cheese
Corporation at (914) 241-2300.
Joseph Gallo Farms Creates Block, Slice and Shredded Lines
Of Kosher Cheese
Produced under the rabbinical supervision of OK Kosher Certification, most
of the Joseph Farms brand cheeses are now certified kosher and bear the Circle
K Dairy symbol.
Joseph Farms kosher cheese varieties currently available include Monterey Jack,
Mild Cheddar, Medium and Sharp Cheddar, Colby, Mozzarella, Marbled Cheddar, Marbled
Jack and Pepper Jack, the company said.
In addition, Joseph Gallo Farrms will be introducing Kosher Mozzarella balls
and Muenster cheese in styles very soon, the company reported.
Joseph Farms’ kosher cheeses are available in block, sliced and shredded
styles in a number of sizes through supermarkets and retail outlets nationwide.
“Our cheeses have long borne the ‘No Artificial Hormones’ seal,” said
Michael Gallo, CEO of Joseph Gallo Farms. “The kosher designation provides
our customers with additional assurance of the quality and purity of our products,” he
said.
For more information, contact Joseph Gallo Farms at (209) 394-7984 or visit www.josephfarms.com.
Vintage White Medium Cheddar Joins TCCA Line
The Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) has added a new Vintage
White Medium Cheddar, naturally aged over 100 days, to its product lineup.
TCCA ages its White Cheddar 40 days longer than its Yellow Medium Cheddar, which
gives the cheese and distinctive flavor and slightly different consistency, TCCA
said.
According to TCCA marketing director Kathy Holstad, the timing was right to launch
the product because consumers are looking for more unique flavors, textures and
ingredients, regardless of color.
For more information, visit www.tillamookcheese.com.
BelGioioso Launches Crescenza-Stracchino
Made in 3.5-pound wheels, BelGioioso Cheese, Inc. has added Crescenza-Stracchino
to its classic Italian cheese line.
Originally produced only during the winter months in the Lombardy and Romagna
regions of Italy because of the cold temperatures it requires.
Crescenza-Stracchino is a fresh, rindless cheese with a mild flavor and touch
of tartness. A tasty breakfast or dessert cheese, it pairs well with fresh berries
and bread and makes a perfect Focaccia filling or pizza topping, the company
said.
It is made to order and is available in whole wheels or random weight retail
cuts and has a limited shelf life.
For more details, contact Bob Ekstrom, BelGioioso Cheese, at (920) 863-2123.
Seymour Dairy Products Introduce Line of Blue Cheese Reflecting
European Heritage
Seymour Dairy Products, Inc., under its line Seymour Dairy Crest™ label
has recently introduced four new Blue cheeses that the company says offer a traditional
German, European flavor to the current US Blue Cheese market.
The Seymour Dairy Crest line includes Ader Käse, an original make, which
is similar to a Cambozola or a Montagnolo—two of the great Blue cheeses
from Germany. It features a mild taste and creamy texture.
The product line also includes Ader Käse Reserve. This cheese is described
by the company as an aged version of Ader Käse. It is slightly drier with
an earthy mushroom flavor. The Reserve is designed for individuals with a preferred
taste.
The Blue Crest is a Danish-style Blue made from whole milk. It features deep
blue veins and the firmer texture provides excellent crumbling properties for
salads and in dressings.
Green Crest is Seymour Dairy Crest’s Italian-style Blue. It is creamy with
green veins similar to those in Gorgonzola.
Products available in 3.25 and 6.5 pound half-wheels, 4-, 8- and 16-ounce wedges,
and 4/5-pound and 50-pound containers.
For more information, contact John Heinke at (920) 833-2900.
Fonterra To Debut Mainland Cheddar, Anchor Butter
New Zealand’s Fonterra Brands will debut its new line of Mainland Cheddar
Cheeses and Anchor Butter at the Summer Fancy Food Show.
The Mainland Cheddar Cheese line includes Mild, Sharp, Vintage, Superior Aged
Vintage and Organic. Mainland’s Mild Cheddar is aged for six months, the
Sharp is aged for one year, the Vintage for 18 months, and Mainland’s Superior
Aged Vintage is set aside to age naturally for two years. The brand’s Organic
Cheddar is made from USDA-certified organic milk.
Anchor Butter is available in salted and unsalted 8-ounce bars. The butter and
cheese lines can be found at Whole Foods Market locations in Southern Florida,
Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. They are also available at supermarkets
and specialty cheese shops throughout the Northeast and mid-Atlantic regions.
For more information on Mainland Cheddar Cheese and Anchor Butter, call (888)
869-6455.
Old Chatham Adds Ginger Flavor To Black Sheep Line of Yogurt
The Old Chatham Sheepherding Company has recently added Sheep’s Milk
Ginger Yogurt to its Black Sheep Yogurt Collection.
The yogurt is made from pasteurized sheep’s milk and is enhanced with crystallized
ginger. It also contains healthy active cultures L. bulgaricus, S. thermophilus,
L. acidophilus and Bifidus.
The yogurt can be eaten by itself, mixed with granola, drizzled over fresh fruit
or used as a dressing on citrus salad.
Other varieties in the Black Sheep Yogurt Collection include Plain and Maple
flavors.
The company also produces an extensive line of sheep’s milk cheeses including,
Camembert, Blue Cheese, Ricotta, Feta and flavored cheeses.
For information, contact the Old Chatham Sheepherding Company at (888) SHEEP-60;
e-mail: cheese@blacksheepcheese. com or www.blacksheep cheese.com.
Klondike Offers Fat Free Feta, Feta Cheese In Brine
Klondike Cheese Company has added two new Greek-style Feta cheeses to its
Odyssey line: Fat Free Feta and Feta in Brine.
Fat Free Feta is a fresh alternative for health-conscious consumers, while Feta
in Brine offers a more traditional Feta taste.
Odyssey Fat Free Feta is available
in 12/six-ounce exact weight crumble cups. Odyssey Feta in Brine is packaged
in 12/four-ounce exact weight chunks.
For more details, contact Linda Hook of DCI Cheese Company at (262) 677-3407
or visit www.dcicheeseco.com.
Chalet Cheese Redesigns Limburger Cheese Label To Reflect
Flavors As Cheese Ages
Chalet Cheese Cooperative recently redesigned its Limburger label to reflect
the developing boldness of this cheese’s pungent flavor.
The label indicates the degree of flavor depth by describing assertiveness based
on when the buyer opens and serves the cheese.
It’s all based on the recommended “Best if Used by Date.” If
the purchaser serves the cheese four to six months prior to the date, they qualify
as a beginner Limburger lover.
The buyer who waits to taste the more aged Limburger with only two-and-a-half
months left before the “Best if Used by Date” is a true Limburger
lover.
Chalet’s Limburger is available in six, eight and 14-ounce packages. For
more details, contact Myron Olson at (608) 325-4343 or via email: chalet@cppweb.com.
Cedar Groves Creates Farko Blend Of Sheep, Cow’s Milk
Cedar Grove Cheese has created a Wisconsin cheese original from a blend of
sheep and cow’s milk: Farko. The cheese is a semi-soft variety with a slightly
tangy flavor.
This one-of-a-kind cheese is available in one-half, one and five-pound blocks.
For more details, contact Dane Huebner of Cedar Grove at (608) 546-5284 or visit
www.cedargrovecheese.com.
Crave Introduces Eight-Ounce Wheel Of Its Les Freres Cheese
Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese, LLC has recently introduced Petit Frere
or “little brother,” the cheese is an 8-ounce wheel of Les Freres
packed in its own wooden box.
The company’s Les Freres is an original American rind washed cheese known
for its rich, full flavor, earthy aroma, and Brie-like texture.
Petit Frere is the “little brother” of Les Frere. Each face of the
wooden box the new product is packed in bears a label with information about
the cheese inside, including how to store and ripen it, serving ideas and a recipe
for Petit Frere en Croute.
For details on Petit Frere, contact Debbie Crave at (920) 478-4887 or visit cravecheese.com.
Borden Brings Out Kid Builder String Cheese, Li’l Snacks,
Lowfat Shreds
This year, Borden has created a number of new products for the dairy case,
including Kid Builder String Cheese Bites, Borden Li’L Snacks, Borden 2-ounce
snack bars and Borden Reduced Fat Shreds.
Borden Kid Builder String Cheese Bites are available in an 8-ounce bag with about
30 pieces of natural Mozzarella.
Li’l Snacks are individually wrapped 1-ounce cheese sticks in Colby Jack
and Mild Cheddar varieties. Each 8-ounce package includes eight individually
wrapped sticks.
Borden’s 2-ounce snack bars are also individually wrapped are available
in four flavors: Mild Cheddar, Sharp Cheddar, Colby & Monterey Jack, and
Pepper Jack.
Finally, Borden’s Reduced Fat Cheese Shreds has 33 percent less fat than
regular Borden Shredded Cheese. Flavor varieties include Four Cheese Mexican,
Mild Cheddar and Cheddar & Monterey Jack.
For more information on Borden new cheese products, visit www.dfamilk.com
Wiscon Corporation Launches New Caputo Fresh Mozzarella Slices to Save Time and
Money
Melrose Park, IL—Wiscon Corporation recently announced the launch of
Caputo Fresh Mozzarella Slices.
The one-ounce slices are currently available to the food industry trade and may
soon arrive in retail stores, the company said.
Caputo Fresh Mozzarella Slices can be used to top salads, sandwiches, pizza and
pasta.
The slices are available in 16-ounce and 8-ounce clear plastic packaging.
“For anyone who uses fresh Mozzarella, this product will save them time
and money,” said Natale Caputo, president of Wiscon Corporation.
“No more slicing, no more ends, and you have perfect portion control with
each one-ounce slice,” Caputo continued.
“In terms of quality, the slices have the same fresh flavor and texture
of our other fresh Mozzarella products,” Caputo said. “There’s
no sacrifice in quality, flavor or functionality.”
For more details, contact the Wiscon Corporation at (708) 450-0074 or visit www.wisconcorp.com.
Meyenberg Adds Goat Milk Jack, Cheddar & Aged Cheddar
To Its Product Line
Turlock, CA—Meyenberg Goat Milk Products has added four goat milk Jack
cheeses, an aged goat milk Cheddar and a Special Reserve Cheddar to its line
of gourmet cheeses.
Meyenberg’s Aged Goat Milk Cheddar is reminiscent of an Asiago cheese,
with a drier, firmer texture than traditional Cheddar. The Special Reserve Cheddar
is aged a minimum of one year.
Meyenberg’s Goat Milk Jack cheeses come in Plain, Smoked, Jalapeno, and
Garlic & Chive.
Each cheese is packaged to fit in the deli or specialty cheese case, with the
Special Reserve encased in a black wrap with a gold foil label.
“There are several soft goat cheeses on the market,” said Ken Strunk,
, COO of Meyenberg. “But you rarely see goat milk Cheddar or Jack cheeses.”
Meyenberg’s Aged Goat Milk Cheddar and Special Reserve Cheddar are available
in five-pound blocks, or a five-pound case of 10 bars weighing approximate eight
ounces each.
The Goat Milk Jack cheeses are available in four-pound uncut wheels or a four-pound
case of eight wedges, which weigh approximately eight ounces each.
Find out more at www.Meyenberg.com. •
Cacique Introduces Queso Poblano, Baby Jack Cheese
California’s Cacique Cheese has added Poblano Whole Milk cheese and
Baby Jack Monterey to its line of Hispanic-style products.
Pale yellow in color, Queso Poblano™ has remarkable melting ability and
is similar to cheeses consumed in northern Mexico, Cacique noted.
Originating from the northern Mexico culture’s love of a creamy and rich
melting cheese, the taste is reminiscent of the mouthwatering Chiles Rellenos
or the classic Quesos Fundidos, the company
said.
Queso Poblano™ can be eaten as a tasty snack or as the principal ingredient
in dishes.
Other fresh cheeses from Cacique include Ranchero® Queso Fresco, Queso Blanco
Fresco, Panela, and Queso Fresco.
Cacique also offers many other traditional cheeses and cremas.
For more details, visit www.caciqueusa.com.
Hook’s Cheese Now Offers Tilston Point Sliceable Blue
Hook’s Cheese Company, Inc. of Mineral Point, WI, has created a new sliceable
Blue cheese called Tilston Point.
Not traditionally known for their slicing abilities, this blue-veined cheese
has excellent sliceability, the company said.
Ideal for cooking, this cheese has a rich, deep flavor accented by earthy overtones,
the company reported.
For more details, contact Hook’s Cheese at (608) 987-3259.
rondelé Introduces New Easy-to-Read Packaging
rondelé Specialty Foods has updated the packaging on its Deli Cup
line using new easy-to-read labeling.
Similar to the redesigned Dairy Box cartons, the Deli Cups have incorporated
an easy-to-read flavor band to complement its 10 innovative flavors of spreadable
cheese.
“Our flavors for the rondelé Deli Cup line are particularly delicious.
Therefore, we felt the best way to entice customers to purchase the product was
to give them a clear, clean focus of the unique offerings,” said Bob Constantino,
president and CEO of rondelé Specialty Foods.
“The new packaging, complete with delectable images of appetizers featuring
rondelé cheese, undoubtedly provide customers with mouth-watering application
ideas,” Constantino said.
For more details, contact rondelé Specialty Foods at (715) 675-3326.
Visit rondelé Specialty Foods at www.rondele.com
New Country Farms Adds Baby Swiss To Line
New Country Farms recently announced the addition of a new Baby Swiss Cheese
to its premium natural cheeses.
The Baby Swiss joins a line of five Jack cheeses introduced by the company last
November.
New Country Farms Cheeses are
available in retail labeled packages and in bulk packaging for use in the service
deli.
All of NCF’s cheeses are made with milk from cows not treated with artificial
growth hormones.
For details, call (800) 746-9414 or visit newcountryfarms.com.
Heini’s Presents Amish Vidalia Onion Cheese
Heini’s Cheese Chalet has just introduced the newest addition to its
selection of cheeses – Amish Vidalia Onion Cheese.
Produced in Holmes County, OH, this variety combines Heini’s 100 percent
Amish Farm Milk Cheese and tender bits of sweet vidalia onion.
It is available in 13-pound random weight horns, 7-pound random weight slicing
loaves, 3-pound random weight wheels and 8-ounce cracker cuts.
In addition to this onion cheese, Heini’s also offers Amish Bermuda Onion
Cheese, as well as over 15 other cheeses and other dairy products.
The label carries the tag “100% Amish Farm Milk”.
For more details, contact Heini’s Cheese Chalet at (877) 354-3663; or visit
the company’s website at www.heinis.com.
Yancey’s Fancy Introduces Peppadew Aged Cheddar
Yancey’s Fancy has recently added Aged Cheddar with Peppadew Peppers
to its line of cheeses.
Peppadew sweet pickled peppers give the aged Cheddar a tangy, sweet flavor, the
company reported. It has already won the New York State Fair Dairy Competition
and a gold medal at the World Dairy Expo Championship Cheese Contest.
The company is currently manufacturing its Aged Cheddar with Peppadew Peppers
in red-waxed wheels and wedges.
For more information, contact Yancey’s Fancy at (585) 599-4448 or visit www.yanceysfancy.com.
Smokey Jack, Roasted Red Pepper Flavors New To Great Midwest
Cheese Line
The Great Midwest line of premium Wisconsin Jacks has added two new flavors
to its lineup, Smokey Jack and Roasted Red Pepper.
Additional flavors include Habanero, Salsa, Morel & Leek, Jalapeno, Caesar,
Pesto, Garlic & Herb, Farmstead and Horseradish.
Replacing the original 10-ounce rounds will be 8-ounce unit sizes, offering a
more attractive price point at retail, the company
reported.
Great Midwest Jack cheeses are also sporting a new logo and design featuring
a buffalo created by Wall Street Journal illustrator Kevin Sprouls, new colors
and graphics, and a natural, craft paper-like background.
For more information, contact Linda Hook, DCI Cheese Co., at (800) 782-0741.
Roth Käse Offers Eight New Hispanic-Style Cheeses
Roth Käse USA Ltd. has created a new line of Hispanic-style cheeses
called “Solé!”
The eight popular varieties include Queso Fresco, Queso Blanco, Queso Quesadilla,
Panela, Anejo Enchilado, Queso Asadero, Cotija and Oaxaca.
The Sole! selections are adaptable to the most exotic of applications as well
as popular favorites. All varieties are hand-crafted in Wisconsin.
For more information on the Solé line of Hispanic-style cheeses, contact
Kirsten Jaeckle, director of marketing, at (608) 328-2122 or visit www.rothkase.com.
Still Meadows Introduces Two Premium Cheddars
Celebration Farms has added two new cheeses to its Still Meadows brand of
farmstead Cheddar: a Raw-Milk Cheddar and a 2-Year Extra Sharp Aged Cheddar.
The cheese is made from the seasonal milk of a few select local herds and the
family’s Jersey cows. Both are hand-dipped in wax to preserve taste and
texture, and available in 8-ounce, 1-pound and 5-pound blocks.
For more information, contact Still Meadows Cheese at (608) 734-3234 or visit www.celebrationfarm.net.
Central Valley Cheese Co. Creates Soft Yogurt Cheese to Cheese
Line
Central Valley Cheese Co., Inc. of Sun Valley, CA, has recently added Soft Yogurt
Cheese to its line of products.
The new yogurt cheese is available in the following flavors: Mediterranean Olive,
Garlic & Herbs, Cucumber & Dill, Jalapeño & Cheddar, Veggie
Garden, Crushed Red Pepper or Plain.
For more details, contact Central Valley Cheese Co. at (818) 767-7000. Visit
the company’s website at www.karouncheese.
com.
Montana Dairy Introduces Spiced Pepper Chevre
Amaltheia Dairy, LLC of Belgrade, MT, has introduced a natural chevre containing
pasteurized goat’s milk and three kinds of peppers.
The cheese is available throughout the western half of the US and online. The
line consists of plain chevre, garlic and chive chevre, a spiced pepper chevre,
sun-dried tomato chevre and Feta and Ricotta cheeses.
For more details, call (406) 388-0569 or visit www.amaltheia
dairy.com.
New Colorado Goat Cheese Company Unveils Line of Artisan Cheeses, Yogurts
Colorado Caprine, a recently established farmstead goat dairy located here,
has created a line of old-world artisan cheeses and goat milk products.
The company’s Caprine Blanc is a soft-ripened and bloomy-rind cheese said
to be reminiscent of a St. Felicien or a St. Marcellin. The cheese has a smooth
interior and is covered by a white/bluish flora.
Caprine’s Four Corners Round is a washed-rind cheese with a smooth interior
covered by a bright saffron-yellow exterior. It’s described as a cross
between a Muenster and the famous Reblochon produced in the Rhone-Alpes region
of France.
The company’s Teton Tomme is a hearty goat cheese with a rustic brown and
white rind bearing a mild mushroom scent. It can be compared with a Tomme de
Chevre, or a Tomme de Montagne from the Haute-Savoie region of France.
Caprine’s Foothills Bleu is a smooth Blue cheese with a moist interior
streaked with veins, aged for a rich flavor and spicy aroma.
The company also makes a yogurt-like product called a Columbine Cup. Pasteurized
fresh goat milk is cultured and blended.
For details, contact Frank Godines at (970) 785-0650 or visit www.coloradocaprine.com. •
Grafton Village Unveils Special Five-Star Cheddar
The Grafton Village Cheese Company of Grafton, VT, recently unveiled its
premium, super-aged Five Star Cheddar.
Five Star is specifically selected and set aside to mature for five years in
Grafton’s aging rooms.
Created previously for employees and special customers, the Cheddar has a dry,
textured flavor with a “melt-in-your-mouth” taste, the company said.
The special cheese is best appreciated by educated palates and is “not
for the meek,” the company noted.
The company said the Cheddar stands up to the most flavorable accompaniments.
Grafton’s Five Star is currently available at select specialty food retail
outlets in one-pound bricks, 10-pound prints and 40-pound blocks.
The Five Star Cheddar is also available online at www.graftonvillagecheese.com.
Still Meadows Offers Three New Flavored Cheddars
Celebration Farm of Ferryville, WI, has added three new flavors to its line of
Still Meadows Cheddar Cheese.
Available in 8-ounce, 1-pound and 5-pound blocks, the company has created Salsa
Cheddar, Tomato-Olive-Basil Cheddar and Garlic & Dill Cheddar.
All of Celebration Farms’ cheese is made from pasture-grazed cows. For
retail or foodservice contacts, call Brad Baird at (608) 734-3234 or visit www.celebrationfarm.net.
Fiscalini Introduces Purple Moon Cheese, Horseradish Spread
To Artisan Lineup
A well-known producer of artisan farmstead cheese, the Fiscalini Cheese Company
of Modesto, CA, has added a new variety to its line of American Originals, as
well as a new spreadable Cheddar.
Fiscalini’s Purple Moon cheese was recently introduced to great acclaim,
the company reported. Purple Moon is soaked for 24 hours in Cabernet Sauvignon.
The latest addition to the line is a spreadable Cheddar called Horsefeathers.
The spread is a blend of San Joaquin Cheddar, sour cream and horseradish. A Cheddar
pesto spread is currently under development.
For more information, contact Heather Fiscalini at (209) 545-5495 or visit www.fiscalinicheese.com.
Berner Foods Launches Cholesterol-Free Cheeses
Berner Foods of Dakota, IL, is launching the first phase of its Earth’s
Answer naturally cultured, cholesterol-free cheese line.
Each item’s butterfat is replaced with vegetable oil to make the products
100 percent cholesterol-free, the company explained.
The line will soon include soy alternatives to sour cream, dips and cream cheese.
Earth’s Answer cheese comes is four varieties – Cheddar, Mozzarella,
Pepper Jack and Swiss Lace.
Berner is currently putting together a comprehensive in-store campaign for the
line, which includes training sales associates on the nutritional value of the
products.
“We want to make sure the introduction is handled correctly both in terms
of training and not over-committing production capacity, as the product is just
first introduced,” Berner reported.
The product line will eventually be made available in the dairy case of select
markets, as well as foodservice outlets and even hospitals.
For more details, visit www.bernerfoods.com.
Mediterranean Herb Feta Added to Klondike Cheese Line
The Klondike Cheese Company has introduced a new flavor to its line of traditional
and flavored Feta cheeses – Odyssey Mediterranean Herb Feta.
The new flavor is created by enhancing the taste of traditional Odyssey Feta
with a blend of natural garlic, oregano, basil, lemon and tomatoes.
It is appropriate for a wide range of Greek-style dishes, and lends Mediterranean
appeal to salads, sandwiches, dressings, dips, sauces and specialty pizzas.
The new flavor is available in 12/6-ounce, exact-weight crumble cups; 12/8-ounce
exact-weight chunks; and 7- to 10-ounce, random-weight chunks.
For more information, contact Linda Hook of DCI Cheese Company at (800) 782-0741
or visit www.dcicheeseco.com.
White Clover Dairy Debuts Line Of Flavored Gouda
Manufactured under its Holland Farm brand, White Clover Dairy, Inc. has created
a new line of flavored Goudas.
The cheeses are crafted by Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker Duane Petersen.
Varieties include a Chili-Lime Gouda, described as a touch of Caribbean flavor
with fiery chillies and fresh lime.
Chipotle Gouda, the company said, adds southwestern flair with the rich, smoky
flavor of roasted jalapeno peppers.
White Clover’s new Pesto Gouda is described as having an Old
World flavor.
Finally, the company’s Smoked Gouda with Cracked Black Peppercorns combines
hickory-smoked flavor with cracked black peppercorns.
White Clover said the Gouda varieties will satisfy customer demands for top-quality
specialty cheese and bolder flavors.
All the Holland Farm brand Goudas are available for retail as well as foodservice
in 7-ounce wedges, rounds and loaves.
For details, contact Paul Burmeister, White Clover Dairy, at (727) 786-6760 or
visit www.whitecloverdairy.com.
Reflecting Heritage, Crave Brothers Debuts Les Freres Washed-Rind
CheeseFrench for “the brothers,” Les Freres washed-rind
specialty cheese has recently been introduced by Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese
of Waterloo, WI.
This European style cheese was developed with care to reflect the Crave Brothers’ Irish-French
heritage.
Aged in a special aging room on the farm, Les Freres is delicious at five to
six weeks of age and is fully ripe at eight to 10 weeks, according to head cheese
maker George Crave.
The cheese has an earthy, fruity flavor and a nutty aftertaste. Its creamy interior
is encased in a light tan rind.
The company said the product tastes wonderful served with fruits and breads,
paired with wine or in a cheese course. Les Frères is a 2#-wheel.
For more details, contact Debbie Crave at (920) 478-4887 or visit www.cravecheese.com.
Tholstrup Adds Black Castello To Its Line Of Soft Ripened
Imports
Danish cheese company Tholstrup, Inc. has added Black Castello to its Castello
line of premium soft-ripened cheeses.
Black Castello is Tholstrup’s first Castello cheese made from both cow’s
milk and sheep’s milk from Denmark, with special ripening cultures from
Southern Europe. The Castello line also includes White and Blue Castello.
Unlike most other blue mold cheeses where surface molds are washed and removed,
Tholstrup chose to maintain blue mold on the cheese’s outer fleurie.
For details contact Dorthe Schechter at (908) 604-6543 or visit www.tholstrupcheese.com.
Horizon Organic Expands Its Organic Cheese Line To Include
Seven New Varieties
In response to the rise in organic cheese consumption in recent years, Horizon
Organic has expanded its cheese line to include seven new varieties.
Two types – Swiss and Provolone cheese slices – are new to the organic
market. Horizon said its one-pound offering is also the first of its kind in
the organic cheese segment.
Specifically, Horizon Organic expanded its 15-item line to 22 items by introducing
deli-style slices of Provolone, Swiss and Cheddar; a one-pound bar of Cheddar;
an eight-ounce Sharp Cheddar bar; and new Parmesan and Thick-cut Cheddar Shreds
in resealable bags.
The new products are available at Whole Foods and Wild Oats.
For more information, visit www.horizonorganic.com.
Thiel Cheese Creates ‘Cost Solutions’ Line Of
Process Cheese, Cheese Products
Thiel Cheese & Ingredients, LLC, is announcing the creation of its Cost Solutions
line of process cheese and cheese products.
Due to high cheese markets, a cautious economy and stiff competition, Thiel’s
research and development team has created a full line of cost-saving, process
cheese formulations that are fully functional in performance, while retaining
flavor profiles needed for finished product applications.
Thiel’s Cost Solutions process cheeses are available in a variety of flavor,
melt and packaging options.
For more details, contact Michael Ritchie at (920) 989-1440.
Ile de France Creates Blue, Signature Baked Bries
Ile de France, whose parent company is New Jersey-based Schratter Foods,
Inc., has introduced two new flavor Brie combinations.
Brie au Bleu (Blue Brie) blends the creamy texture and flavor of Brie with a
hint of Blue cheese. Brie en Croute (Baked Brie) features Brie in a crisp pastry
crust and is available in original, sauteéd mushrooms or brandied cranberry
and apricot flavors.
Ile de France has also updated its packaging, which features the French flag
and the image of the Ile de France ocean liner. The new label is more sophisticated
and striking, the company reported.
For more information, contact Lydia J. Voles at (212) 243-2000
BelGioioso Adds Italico Washed-Rind To Its Line
BelGioioso Cheese, Inc. has added Italico washed-rind cheese to its line of classic
Italian cheeses.
Aged for a minimum of two months, Italico has distinct flavor and creamy texture
that makes it a perfect table cheese or cheese course selection, the company
reported.
It is available in 10-pound blocks, 5-pound half-blocks and random-weight blocks.
For information, contact BelGioioso Cheese at (920) 863-2123 or visit www.belgioioso.com.
Mayfield Dairy Introduces Caramel Popcorn Ice Cream
Just in time for summer, Mayfield Dairy Farms has created Caramel Popcorn ice
cream. The new variety is made of popcorn-flavored ice cream swirled with caramel
and filled with dark chocolate chunks.
Mayfield Caramel Popcorn is a feature flavor available in a 56-ounce “Select” carton.
It will soon be available in all grocery stores that carry Mayfield Ice Cream,
as well as convenience store chains.
For more details, visit www.mayfielddairy.com.
Sun Valley Dairy Introduces Greek-Style Yogurt And Kalamata
String Cheese
California’s Sun Valley Dairy has created Greek-style yogurt made from
fresh cow’s milk, cream and yogurt cultures. Marketed under the Shepherds
Original Strained Yogurt brand, the product can be eaten alone or mixed with
fruit.
It can also be used as a substitute for cream in savory dishes, because it doesn’t
separate, the company said.
Sun Valley has also created Kalamata String cheese, hand-braided with real olives
inside.
For more information, contact Sun Valley Dairy at (818) 504-1775 or visit www.sunvalley-dairy.com.
Widmer’s Unveils Five- And Six-Year-Old Cheddar
Widmer’s Cheese Cellars is offering two extra-aged versions of its award-winning
Cheddar. Widmer’s new Five- and Six-Year-Old Cheddars are made using methods
passed down through three generations of the Widmer family.
The new varieties are available in 10/1-pound, 5/2-pound and 6/5-pound pre-packs,
as well as 10-pound blocks. For more details, contact Joe Widmer at (888) 878-1107
or visit www.widmerscheese.com.
Park Cheese Co.
Introduces Gourmet Cheese Blends
Park Cheese Co. debuted two new shredded cheese blends at the recent International
Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association annual convention to rave reviews, the company
said.
“Our new Italian four-cheese blend and Mediterranean four-cheese blend
fill a growing consumer niche for more intense and complex cheese flavors”,
said Eric Liebetrau, president of Park Cheese.
The Italian four-cheese blend consists of aged Provolone, Parmesan, Asiago and
Romano cheese. The Mediterranean four-cheese blend brings sharp Provolone, Feta,
Kasseri and Romano cheeses together.
The company said the two shreds upgrade the simplest entree, pizza or salad to
gourmet status.
The cheeses are available in 6 ounce or 20 ounce sizes. The company said the
shelf life for both products is 120 days from packaging
The new blends are being marketed under Park Cheese’s Casaro brand.
For more information on Park Cheese’s Casaro gourmet shredded cheese blends,
call Linda Hook, DCI Cheese Co at 1-800-782-0741; e-mail her at lhook@dcicheeseco.com.
Decatur Dairy Introduces Stettler's Swiss for Retail, Deli and Foodservice Industries
Decatur Dairy has just introduced a new lacey-eyed Swiss cheese made with
full-cream milk from the Green county cooperative's 73 dairy farms.
Named after its creator, certified Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker Steve Stettler,
Stettler's Swiss is a unique cheese, carefully handcrafted and cured in special
aging cellars, giving the cheese a distinct nutty, creamy, flavor.
The cheese is available in 8 ounce resealable shingled slice packs for the supermarket
section of grocery stores. Stettler's Swiss also comes in 15 pound horns; 7½ pound
half moons; and 5 and 9 pound loaves styles for any deli or foodservice operation.
The full flavor taste makes Stettler's Swiss great with sandwiches, served as
a table cheese; or shredded on pastas, salads or soups, Steve Stettler said.
Decatur Dairy also manufactures Muenster, Havarti, flavored Havarti, Colby and
Farmers style cheeses.
For more information, contact Steve Stettler, Decatur Dairy Inc., at 608-897-8661,
or by e-mail at decaturdairy@wekz.net.
New Flavors For Cultured Way Yogurt Cheeses
Trois Amis, LLC announces the creation of three new flavors of The Cultured
Way Yogurt Cheese – Fiesta Pepper, Mediterranean Tomato & Basil and
South-of-the-Border Jalapeno.
Fiesta Pepper can be eaten with crackers for melted over steamed vegetables;
Mediterranean Tomato & Basil can be melted on pasta, sliced into sandwiches
or diced on top of green salads; and South-of-the-Border Jalapeno is great for
quesadilla filling.
All flavors are available in random- and exact-weight 8-ounce tubs, two 5-pound
prints and 40-pound blocks.
For more information, contact Don Epstein, Trois Amis, at (732) 404-5000.
Litehouse Foods Introduces Idaho Bleu Cheese Crumbles
Litehouse Foods has introduced new Idaho Bleu Cheese Crumbles made between the
shores of Lake Pend Oreille and the towering Selkirk Mountains in North Idaho.
The blue cheese crumbles come in a four-ounce plastic container with decorative
cardboard overwrap which includes a delicious recipe and coupon, the company
said.
Carr Valley Cheese Factory Creates Applewood Cheddar
Carr Valley Cheese Co., Inc., has introduced a new Applewood Cheddar available
in ¾-pound wedges and 10-pound wheels, the company said.
This white Cheddar is shelf-cured, smoked over applewood in Carr Valley’s
smokehouse and rubbed with paprika before further curing.
It has a burnt orange finish and a soft smoked flavor.
For more information, contact Sid Cook, Carr Valley Cheese, at (608) 986-2781.
Straus Family Creamery’s Certified Organic Premium
Ice Cream Finally Hits Grocery Shelves
Straus Family Creamery, Marshall, CA, has recently introduced Organic Vanilla
Bean, Dutch Chocaolate and Raspberry Super Premium Ice Creams.
This introduction of organic ice cream is a lifelong dream of Albert Straus.
The super premium ice cream comes in pints and three-gallon buckets for foodservice.
Straus says the ice cream is the only nationally-distributed certified organic
ice cream to use all certified organic ingredients and zero gums or stabilizers.
Made with fresh cream and milk, Straus’ ice creams contain 17 pecent butterfat,
and are made with just a few high quality ingredients.
The vanilla ice cream is made with real ground vanilla bean.
The raspberry is made with rasp-
berry puree. No concentrates or artificial flavorings are added.
The Dutch processed cocoa used in the chocolate ice cream is created under organic
regulations, with alkali, to give a deeper flavor. The base ingredients are simply
cream, milk, sugar and egg yolk, the company said.
Straus’ ice creams will currently be carried by Whole Foods in the Pacific
region, Wild Oats in Southern California, as well as many independent grocery
stores on the west coast.
For more details, contact Straus Family Creamery at (415) 663-5464 or by e-mail
at family@strausmilk.com.
rondelé Adds Zesty Salsa Flavor To Pub Cheese Line
rondelé Specialty Foods has increased its line of Pub Cheese
to include Zesty Salsa. Its entire line of Pub Cheese will also sport new
graphics and vibrant colors.
The packaging communicates exactly what this product is – the quality alternative
to higher priced spreads, said Bob Constantino, CEO of rondelé Specialty
Foods.
Pub Cheese Garlic & Herbs is available in a 4-ounce shelf-life dairy box,
while both Garlic & Herbs and Zesty Salsa are available in 8-ounce cups.
For more information, contact rondelé Specialty Foods at (888) 766-3353
or visit www.rondele.com.
Springdale Cheese Factory Introduces Hispanic Line
Springdale Cheese Factory's new Fuente del Valle™ specialty Hispanic
cheese line is now available.
The line includes the following traditional Mexican-style favorites: Queso Blanco;
Queso Fresco; Anejo Enchilado; Enchilado; Manchego; Cotija; and Queso Quesadilla.
Available in 5-lb. loaves that can be packaged into 2-, 4- or 6-loaf boxes. Cotija
is also available in mini-wheels weighing approximately 20 lbs., daisy wheels
weighing approximately 22 lbs. or crumbled in 5-lb. bags.
Contact Mike Funk at (608) 538-3213, ext. 13 for more information.
Chipotle Is Latest Flavor In Cabot’s Line Of Cheddars
Chipotle is the latest flavor to be added in an extensive line of Cheddars
manufactured by Cabot Creamery Cooperative, Inc.
This newest addition to the Cabot line combines red Morita jalapeno chilies with
Green Mountain Cheddar cheese.
It will be distributed nationally and is available in random weight sizes, including
deli bars, prints and blocks.
Chipotle Cheddar joins Cabot’s flavored Cheddar line, including Sun-dried
Tomato Basil, Five Peppercorn, Roasted Garlic, Habanero, Garlic & Herb, Smoked,
Onion & Chive, Salsa and Mediterranean style cheese.
For information, call (802) 229-9361 or visit www.cabot cheese.com.