Kraft Heinz Co.’s Knudsen brand recently launched a new Mango Habanero Cottage Doubles flavor, introducing a hot and spicy new way for consumers to enjoy a cool dairy product. The unique flavor of the cottage cheese comes from a combination of ingredients like mango, sugar, mango concentrate and natural flavors.
Along with introducing an all-new flavor with a kick, Knudsen also increased its Cottage Doubles packaging size to include 20% more product than previous versions. Additionally, the new product delivers nine grams of protein with less than 130 calories.
Across the dairy industry, cottage cheese products in particular are being reinvented in sweet, savory and spicy formats, some of which introduce unexpected new flavors, hybrids and textures.
Piquant Cottage Cheese Pots
Knudsen's Newest Cottage Doubles is a Spicy Mango Habanero Flavor
Trend Themes
1. Reinvented Cottage Cheese Products - The dairy industry is seeing a trend of reinventing cottage cheese products with new flavors, hybrids, and textures.
2. Spicy Dairy Products - There is a growing trend of introducing spicy flavors into dairy products, such as the new Mango Habanero Cottage Doubles flavor.
3. Health-conscious Packaging - Brands like Knudsen are incorporating larger packaging sizes with added nutritional benefits, appealing to health-conscious consumers.
Industry Implications
1. Dairy - The dairy industry is experiencing a shift in cottage cheese products, exploring new flavors, hybrids, and textures.
2. Food & Beverage Packaging - An opportunity exists for the food and beverage packaging industry to innovate with larger packaging sizes that promote healthier choices.
3. Snack Food - The snack food industry can tap into the trend of introducing spicy dairy products to offer consumers new and exciting flavor experiences.