Challenge Dairy Products Inc., Dublin, Calif., introduced three new products to its portfolio:
- Lactose-free spreadable butter with canola oil
- Strawberry cream cheese spread
- Salsa cream cheese spread
The lactose-free butter removes the milk solids or lactose through a clarification process resulting in a clarified butter. The butter is then blended with canola oil to create a butter that spreads smoothly.
The butter is sold in 15-ounce tubs. It’s available nationwide in several retailers, such as Harris Teeter, Meijer, Winn Dixie, BI-Lo, Walmart, HEB, Jewel, Safeway Nor Cal, Savemart, Lucky’s, Vons, Albertsons So Cal, Albertson Arizona and Albertsons Intermountain divisions. The average retail price is $4.49.
The flavored cream cheese spreads are also available in several stores nationwide, and sold in 8-ounce tubs with an average retail price of $2.49. Retailers including: Walmart, Savemart, Lucky’s, Vons and Albertsons. The strawberry flavor is made with real strawberries. The salsa flavor is made with tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapenos, garlic, onions, cilantro and spices.
Got new dairy products to contribute? Submit it to Dairy Foods here.
