Cheese By Andy Nelson BLUE CHEESE IS GAINING IN POPULARITY, but there are still consumers wary of its unique characteristics. If people could expand the horizon of their taste buds a bit, that category growth could be much bigger, said BelGioioso's Sofia Auricchio Krans. " The demand is there, it's just teaching people to go beyond wings and dip, " she said. To that end, BelGioioso has been showcasing other examples of how you can enjoy blue cheeses. For instance: blue cheese with sweet cornbread as a savory and sweet combo. Or as a hearty meal with a stewed meat, polenta and a topping of the company's CreamyGorg as the icing on top. Taking more of a cue from foodservice is another way to change people's attitudes about blue cheeses, Krans said. 34 - NOVEMBER 2024 supermarketperimeter.com BelGioioso, Saputohttp://www.supermarketperimeter.com