CHEESE LISTINGS PRODUCT NAME
COMPANY
AWARDS
DESCRIPTION
IMPORTS Roquefort Société 3.5 ounces
Lactalis American Group 212.758.6666 www.societeroquefort.com
2021 Gold medal at Concours International de Lyon
Société Roquefort is made from raw sheep’s milk and aged in the natural caves of the village of Roquefort. A French classic, Roquefort represents the perfect equilibrium between the characteristic flavor of bold blue mold and the delicate creamy texture of raw sheep’s milk cheese. In 1925, honored to be the First ever PDO awarded cheese, Roquefort cheese just can’t be compared to any other!
Le Gruyère AOP
Interprofession Du Gruyère +41 29 921 84 10 www.gruyere.com
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Le Gruyère AOP cheese from Switzerland 100 percent artisanal handed down from generation to generation since 1115. The Protected Designation of Origin (AOP) recognizes a level of quality granted uniquely that gives it a specific character and an inimitable flavor. After six to nine months, Le Gruyère AOP Classic is aromatic and smooth and just right with mild flavor.
Brie L’Indulgent
Lactalis American Group 212.758.6666 www.lactalisamericangroup.com
World’s Best Brie at the 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest
Brie L’Indulgent is a triple crème Brie from the Meuse region east of Paris. Unctuous and rich, no wonder it was awarded World’s Best Brie in 2022.
Asiago Vecchio 15 months
Monti Trentini USA LLC www.montitrentini.com
Silver medal at the 2017 World Cheese Awards
This Asiago Vecchio PDO is made exclusively with milk collected on the Asiago Plateau, located in the north eastern part of the Italian Alps. After the natural skimming of the milk, which is made overnight, the milk is transformed in traditional copper vats by Florindo, an expert cheesemaker.
Smoked Red Fox
Atalanta Corporation 908.845.2156 www.beltonfarm.co.uk
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Smoked Red Fox starts with Belton Farm’s most popular aged Red Leicester cheese, recognized for its complex blend of sweet and savory flavors and cunningly unexpected crunch. This authentic U.K. cheese is then cold smoked for 10 hours using natural oak chips for an award-winning, delicately smoky flavor.
Rock Star, Vintage Cave Aged Cheddar
Snowdonia Cheese Company Limited 647.760.6272 www.snowdonia-cheese.co.uk
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Rock Star, Snowdonia Cheese Company’s first ever vintage cave-aged Cheddar, has been matured to perfection within Welsh slate caverns in the heart of Snowdonia. The result is irresistibly creamy Cheddar with a distinctively rich and complex flavor. Discover why Rock Star takes center stage on any cheeseboard. Retail: $8.99/5.3 oz.
ACS Competition category: Up State New York Aged Cheddar.
J&M Foods’ Original Cheese Straws are a traditional Southern delicacy combining a light, crisp texture with just a hint of hot. Serve them anytime as a snack, appetizer or hors d’oeuvre. They’re a delicious counterpart to soups, salads, fruit and wine. Retail: $3.99-$5.99.
SNACKS Cheese Straws
J&M Foods 800.264.2278 www.janis-melanie.com
Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla Trumpets
Fillo Factory www.fillofactory.com
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Fillo Factory’s Chicken & Cheese Quesadilla Trumpets are quite possibly the most fun thing to come out of the pandemic. They won a gold sofi Award this year. As with all Fillo Factory products the Trumpets are hand-made in small batches.
Jarlsberg Minis Lite
Norseland www.jarlsberg.com
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Jarlsberg cheese, a Norseland brand based in Darien, Connecticut, has introduced a new lite version of its Minis, which are individually wrapped cheese wheels. Each 20-gram portion contains 50 calories and 7 grams of protein. Retail: $4.99/five-count bag, 99 cents individually.
Pine River Cold Pack Cheese Spread
Pine River 800.722.4217 Ext. 122 www.pineriver.com
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Pine River Cheese Spreads are made using only the finest dairy ingredients starting with Grade A Wisconsin Cheddar, aged in-house by specialized cheese spread makers. These cheese spreads have won more than 170 awards. Enjoy as a delicious snack, enhance your next cheese board or use in a recipe as an alternative to natural cheese.
Cheese Dip Grab’n Go Snack Packs
Dairyfood USA Inc. 608.437.5598 www.dairyfoodusa.com
Smoked Gouda flavor took 2nd place in 2017 U.S. Championship Cheese Contest – Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread Category
Dairyfood USA has taken its Cheese Dip & Pretzel Snack Pack concept to another level with a major redesign under the SnackUps brand. SnackUps provide a more elevated snacking experience by combining Wisconsin-made cheese dip and crispy pretzels together for a satisfying snack.
Hall’s Original Snappy Beer Cheese
Hall’s Beer Cheese 859.396.0220 www.beercheese.com
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Hall’s Original Snappy Beer Cheese has been a fan favorite for many decades. Hall’s is the perfect addition to any tailgate, get together or just to snack on while binge watching your favorite show. Hall’s beer cheese is available in 8-ounce and 24-ounce tubs. Hall’s melts smoothly over many other dishes and is a game changer in many fall favorites.
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