The Vermont Creamery Strawberry Spritz dessert-inspired goat cheese is a new product with taste and texture in mind that's perfect for enjoyment with sparkling wine and berries.
The cheese features a light, mousse-like formula that comes as the first of three new flavors, and has dessert boards and tasting plates in mind for serving. The cheese products is capable of being enjoyed in multiple different ways to suit suit or savory applications, depending on preferences.
Director of Marketing Kate Paine commented on the new Vermont Creamery Strawberry Spritz dessert-inspired goat cheese saying, "Goat cheese has always been our core, and our fresh chèvre portfolio will continue to evolve to offer our fans the chance to enjoy it in the ways they want most. Strawberry Spritz – with its sweet and creamy flavour profile that pairs so well with everything from shortbread to chocolate bark – ushers in a fresh and decadent side of goat cheese. This flavour is designed for dessert trays, cocktail hour spreads, or even midday bites with a little sweetness."
Dessert-Inspired Goat Cheeses
Vermont Creamery Strawberry Spritz Has a Mousse-Like Texture
Trend Themes
1. Dessert-inspired Cheese - There is an opportunity to innovate in the cheese industry by creating more dessert-inspired flavors and textures.
2. Flexible Cheese Products - Creating cheese products that can be enjoyed in both sweet or savory applications can disrupt traditional cheese usage and appeal to a wider audience.
3. Cheese Boards and Tasting Plates - There is a trend towards elevated cheese serving options such as boards and tasting plates that can be capitalized upon by cheese makers and restaurants alike.
Industry Implications
1. Cheese Industry - The cheese industry can continue to innovate and attract a wider audience by creating dessert-inspired cheeses and expanding into alternative serving options such as cheese boards and tasting plates.
2. Wine Industry - Wine and cheese pairings are a classic combination, but creating cheese products specifically designed to be paired with sparkling wines can create new opportunities for innovation in the wine industry.
3. Hospitality Industry - Restaurants and catering companies can capitalize on the trend towards elevated cheese serving options by incorporating cheese boards and tasting plates into their menus, and offering flexible cheese products that can be enjoyed in multiple ways.