Articles Tagged with ''cheese trends''

Convenience, flavor, authenticity and freshness are key factors that will drive consumer cheese purchases in 2016, according to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Madison.

Move over kale. Cheese – as a food and as a flavoring – was named one of five food trends at the Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco in January.

Consumers are showing greater interest in learning about the origin and different varieties of cheeses, as well as trying new local cheeses.

Mega trends like natural and specialty cheese consumption, the millennial generation's impact on the food industry, snacking, and the growing use of social networks and apps for recipes and purchase decisions will continue to gather momentum according to the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board.

Are you ready for cotton candy-flavored processed cheese? If that’s not your taste, how about green apple, banana or chocolate flavors?

 Flavored and specialty cheeses help drive cheese sales as consumers are eating more cheese than ever. Cheese processors tap into convenient-snacking and portion-control trends.