# Freezer-Friendly Cheese Cruds Farm Rich is Making It Easy to Enjoy Cheddar Cheese Curds Anytime By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-10-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-cheese-curds References: [chewboom](http://www.chewboom.com/2016/10/13/farm-rich-introduces-new-cheddar-cheese-curds-national-cheese-curd-day-2016/) & [farmrich](https://farmrich.com/products/cheddar-cheese-curds) Catering to the growing demand for shareable snack foods, Farm Rich is selling [microwave-friendly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tastiez) Breaded Cheddar Cheese Curds. Not only do the snacks come in bite-sized pieces that are perfect for snacking, but the cheese curds are also sold frozen so that they can be enjoyed anytime without the risk of the cheese going bad. The Rich Farms Breaded Cheddar Cheese Curds are made from 100 percent Wisconsin cheese sourced from the LaGrander’s Hillside Dairy of Wisconsin. The mild and salty cheese curds are then coated in a [light and crispy breading](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eat-happy-kitchen-cheese-bites) for a unique twist on the popular snack. For added convenience, the cheese curds are microwaveable so that consumers can enjoy this delicious Midwestern snack in just minutes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Freezer-friendly Snacks:** The trend of freeze-resistant snacks allows for convenient snacking that does not compromise on quality. - **Gourmet Microwavable Foods:** There is a growing demand for high quality snacks that are also quick and easy to prepare. - **Regional Specialties:** Consumers are increasingly interested in trying unique or regional snacks that are not readily available. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Retail:** Companies can create innovative and convenient snack options that cater to consumer preferences. - **Frozen Food:** The frozen food industry can innovate by offering frozen versions of popular snacks that can be enjoyed anytime. - **Dairy Industry:** Cheese producers can create unique snack offerings using different cheese varieties that are preserved through innovative freezing techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Breaded Cheddar Curds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cravn-flavor.md) - [Breaded Cheese Curd Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breaded-cheddar-cheese-curds.md) - [Grilled Cheese-Style Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grilled-cheesestyle-bites.md) - [Savory Heat-and-Eat Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-rich-frozen-snacks.md) - [Restaurant-Style Frozen Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-rich-product.md) - [Ready-to-Bake Cheese Curds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-cheese-curds-1.md) - [Consumer-Driven Frozen Snack Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farm-rich-products.md) - [Foodservice-Inspired Frozen Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-mozz-sticks.md) - [Collaboration Beer-Made Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/budweiser-beer-battered-cheddar-cheese-curds.md)