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Sargento Foods Inc. launches Sargento Creamery sliced and shredded cheeses; Tillamook County Creamery Association adds Tillamook frozen custards; Maple Hill Creamery releases the United States’ first zero-sugar organic ultrafiltered milk.
CREAMY SLICES AND SHREDS
Plymouth, Wis.-based Sargento Foods Inc. launched Sargento Creamery sliced and shredded cheeses — a line of real, natural cheeses that delivers an amazing melt, thanks to the addition of real cream. These cheeses add a creamy texture and “meltiness” to dishes and are the perfect choice for cozy, indulgent at-home meals or any backyard barbeque, Sargento says. Sargento Creamery sliced cheeses are available in natural cheddar and baby Swiss varieties in packages of 10. Sargento Creamery shredded cheeses are available in 3 Cheese Mexican natural cheese and natural cheddar cheese varieties in 6-ounce packages. The offerings can be found online and in the refrigerated section at major retailers nationwide.
INDULGENT FROZEN NOVELTIES
Blue Bunny, a brand of Le Mars, Iowa-based Wells Enterprises Inc., added Load’d bars to its Load’d line of frozen novelties, which also includes sundaes and cones. The bars have “two times the mix-ins” and are loaded with “ooey-gooey” swirls and pieces in every bite, the company says. The Load’d bars come in Bunny Tracks, Super Fudge Brownie, Strawberry Shortcake, Salted Caramel and Cookie Dough flavors. They are available in packages of four bars per box and have a suggested retail price of $5.99. Blue Bunny says it also revamped the recipe for its Load’d cones. The offerings now are packed with even more mix-ins, and each cone now features a whipped topping. Additionally, Blue Bunny added two flavors to its Load’d sundaes line: Caramel Fudge Brownie and Cake Obsession.
REFORMULATED BETTER-FOR-YOU ICE CREAM
Napa Valley, Calif.-based ReThink Ice Cream unveiled new packaging and a reformulation of its better-for-you ice cream. The new recipe has even more health benefits, the company says. ReThink Ice Cream says it is the first and only completely “tummy-friendly” dairy ice cream made lactose- and A1-protein-free — both of which are needed to ensure the safe avoidance of digestive discomfort in those who respond adversely to dairy. ReThink is also the first-ever ice cream brand to infuse its flavors with marine collagen (it also uses whey isolate protein and prebiotic fiber). The ice cream still features only all-natural ingredients and no sugar alcohols, but it is much creamier and easier to scoop right out of the freezer.
LASSI YOGURT SMOOTHIES
Boston-based Dah! says it expanded its lassi yogurt smoothie line with three new flavor profiles showcasing brand new packaging. Joining its signature Alphonso Mango and Plain flavors, Dah!’s new varieties include Peach with Honey, Vanilla with Cardamom and Strawberry with Mint. The flavors are available nationwide in a 32-ounce bottle. Dah!’s products reflect the ancient Indian techniques of culturing yogurt at lower temperatures for longer times than most. The result is a high-probiotic, richly textured, intensely flavorful yogurt that is excellent for digestive health.
FROZEN CUSTARDS
Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA), Tillamook, Ore., says it added Tillamook frozen custards to its product portfolio. The frozen custards are now the brand's richest and creamiest frozen offerings yet, made with at least 16% butterfat, extra cream, cage-free eggs and no bioengineered ingredients. TCCA says Tillamook frozen custard flavors include Oregon Strawberry Shortcake, Chocolate Fudgy Brownie, Sea Salt & Honeycomb Toffee, Bing Cherry Cheesecake, Cold Brew Chocolate Chip, Dark Chocolate & Red Raspberry, Maple & Candied Pecan and Salted Caramel. The offerings are now available at select retailers in the West, including Albertsons/Safeway and Kroger. They have a suggested retail price of $4.99.
Natural and Organic Dairy Products
ORGANIC BLUE CHEESE WEDGES
Central Point, Ore.-based Rogue Creamery, which is known for its award-winning organic blue cheese, says it is debuting a line of pre-packaged blue cheese wedges. Six varieties of Rogue’s certified organic, cave-aged blue cheeses are now available in a convenient 4.2-ounce wedge format: Oregon Blue, Smokey Blue, Crater Lake Blue, Oregonzola, Caveman Blue and Bluehorn Blue. National distributor and fellow B Corporation KeHe is set up to offer all six wedge varieties for sale, as is West Coast distributor Tony’s Fine Foods. Rogue Creamery is working with other regional and national distributors to offer these new wedges to buyers across the country in the coming weeks.
CLEAN-LABEL SHREDDED CHEESE
Andrew & Everett, a clean-label, source-verified cheese brand of Rochelle, Park, N.J.-based Panos Brands, introduced its newest product: Andrew & Everett rustic thick-cut shredded cheese. This line is available in sharp white cheddar, mozzarella and Fiesta Blend varieties. Andrew & Everett says it revolutionized the clean cheese industry over 20 years ago by creating the first rBGH-BST hormone-free cheese in the United States. Andrew & Everett specializes in “farm-to-table” cheeses that are made from the highest-quality milk from grass-fed cows. The new cheese is available in 8-ounce resealable bags at a suggested retail price of $4.99-$5.99.
ZERO-SUGAR ORGANIC MILK
Kinderhook, N.Y.-based Maple Hill Creamery says it released the nation’s first zero-sugar organic ultrafiltered milk. The average serving of milk has 12 grams of sugar; Maple Hill’s soft-filtering process skims out the sugar, carbs and lactose from the milk, but retains the farm-fresh taste and nutrition. The zero-sugar organic whole milk contains 8 grams of protein and 110 calories, and the reduced-fat variety contains 8 grams of protein and 80 calories. The offerings are available nationwide at Whole Foods Market stores.
FAT-FREE MILK FROM GRASS-FED COWS
Organic Valley says it added Organic Valley fat-free Grassmilk. The fat-free option joins the La Farge, Wis.-based cooperative’s current lineup of whole and reduced-fat 2% Grassmilk. All Organic Valley Grassmilk is made with milk from third-party certified grass-fed cows on organic family farms, which means that cows are on pasture for more than 150 days per year and are fed 100% grass and dried forages year round, never grain. The fat-free Grassmilk also contains essential nutrients such as vitamins A and D with the same nutrient density and 100% commitment to grass-fed as the rest of the product line. The resulting milk features the subtle seasonal flavors of the pasture that consumers look for in a grass-fed product.
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JULY 2021 | dairyfoods.com