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Cheese: Goat
New fall flavors from Montchevre
Montreal-based Saputo Inc.'s Montchevre brand recently launched a
new " Make Mischief with Montchevre " campaign to highlight its playful
new flavor combinations and products.
" Goat cheese demand continues to rise, as does consumer demand
for complementary and complex flavor combinations, " said Jenny
Englert, Saputo USA's marketing director. " With the Montchevre brand,
we're purposely mischievous in our innovations and always looking for
those unique flavor profiles and product combinations that break the
norm and help us stay ahead of trends and consumer demand. "
One of the new product lines hitting retail
shelves this fall is Montchevre Duos. They
feature two goat cheese flavors in one package
and will be available in Sweet Hot Peppers +
Garlic & Herbs and Blueberry + Lemonade.
Another new launch this fall is an additional
flavor to Montchevre's goat cheese toppers line,
Thai Sweet Chili. The company describes the
flavor as, " a fragrant blend of sweet red peppers,
lime, garlic and spices for a kick of heat. "
Montchevre said that consumer demand for elevated snacking
has made the topped line a huge success since its 2022 launch with
Cranberry Port and Roasted Red Pepper flavors.
The last piece of the new brand campaign is updated packaging.
" Committed to delivering a best-in-category experience, the new
packaging includes a horizontal orientation for its fresh goat cheese
logs as we continue to see the category merchandised horizontally
at shelf, " Montchevre said. " Fans will be pleased to note the brand
is retaining its iconic, enchanting gingham plaid pattern, logo and
distinctive bright color palette while uniting the full product portfolio
under a more harmonious design. "
Top flavor trend: sweet heat
At the Specialty Food Association's
Summer Fancy Food Show June
25-27 in New York, Sonoma, Calif.based
Laura Chenel shared samples
of its newest goat cheese flavor.
The new Mango Habanero Goat
Cheese was made in collaboration
with the Culinary Institute of America
and comes in 4-ounce fresh logs.
Kelley Levin, marketing
communications manager at Laura Chenel,
described the flavor as " mango forward " with a " habanero kick at
the end. "
" Use it to spice up anything from chili to cheesecake, crumble it on
fish tacos, or use it in place of feta or cream cheese in your favorite
recipes, " the company said.
Levin said the cheese pairs particularly well with Mexican-style lager
and dark chocolate.
Laura Chenel's website features a recipe for Carne Asada Tacos with
Mango Habanero Goat Cheese, which can be found at LauraChenel.
com/Recipes, among other savory and dessert recipe inspiration.
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LaClare Creamery launches
new products, wins big
By Benton Smith
Malone, Wis.-based LaClare Creamery earned a pair
of first-place awards at the 2023 American Cheese
Society Judging & Competition.
LaClare's Fig & Honey Goat Cheese won the top
sweet predominant flavor, and its Chipotle Honey
Goat Cheese won the top savory predominant flavor.
In August, LaClare launched three new flavors: Chili
Lime, Mediterranean and a seasonal Pumpkin.
The company said it created the new products with
consumer trends in mind.
LaClare shared that its Chili Lime Goat Cheese aims
to appeal to consumers seeking complex flavors, such
as a sweet heat combination. The company described
the Chili Lime variety as a tangy and sweet goat
cheese with a blend of chipotle chiles, limes and salt.
LaClare crafted its Mediterranean Goat Cheese with
some inspiration from the Mediterranean diet health
trend. The goat cheese blends olives, herbs and spices
synonymous with the region. The creamery noted
its goat cheese contains just one type of casein, A1,
which has been associated with easier digestion.
A popular fall flavor, pumpkin spice, is used in a puree
to make the company's limited edition Pumpkin Goat
Cheese, which also features a hint of cinnamon.
" We're incredibly excited to debut these three new
chèvre offerings, " said Patrick Considine, national
sales director for LaClare. " As we continue to grow our
collection of savory and sweet goat cheese flavors, it
is no secret that we at LaClare are passionate about
transforming the clean, creamy taste of our Original
Goat Cheese into unrivaled flavor creations. "
Saputo, Hayley Hyer - Sosland Publishing Company, LaClare
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