# Sharp Low-Fat Cheese Spreads The Cathedral City Spreadables Merge Taste with a Healthier Recipe By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-spreads References: [foodbev](http://www.foodbev.com/news/cathedral-city-spreadables-adds-lighter-version-with-30-less-fat/) & [cathedralcity](http://cathedralcity.co.uk) Cheese is notorious for being high in fat and calories, so the [Cathedral City Spreadables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-protein-half-fat-cheddar) cheese spreads are now available in a light version to satisfy those on restrictive diets. Featuring 30% less fat, the Cathedral City Spreadables light variety is made using [mature cheddar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supreme-cheddarton) despite having a lower fat content. This allows consumers to enjoy the distinctive taste of sharp cheddar without the high level of fat associated. The Cathedral City Spreadables cheese spreads enable those on restrictive diets to enjoy cheese in small amounts rather than larger portions that need to be chopped. Moreover, the convenience-focused product allows it to be enjoyed in different locations where traditional cheese would otherwise not be able to be consumed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Low-fat Cheese Consumption Trend:** As consumers prioritize healthier diets, there is a growing trend towards low-fat cheese consumption, creating opportunities for companies to introduce healthier cheese products. - **Convenient Portable Food Trend:** The Cathedral City Spreadables cheese spreads tap into the convenient portable food trend, allowing customers to enjoy cheese on the go and in places where traditional cheese is not possible, providing opportunities for food manufacturers to innovate with convenient food products. - **Maintain the Original Taste Trend:** With the Cathedral City Spreadables light version, customers can still enjoy the distinctive taste of sharp cheddar with less fat. Companies in the food industry can take on the challenge of promoting low-fat versions of their products without compromising taste. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Dairy Industry:** The dairy industry can innovate by producing low-fat cheese products, tapping into the growing trend towards healthier cheese consumption. - **Convenience Food Industry:** The convenience food industry has opportunities to explore and manufacture easy-to-carry food products, catering to on-the-go consumers' demands. - **Weight Loss Industry:** With the growing emphasis on healthy living, weight loss companies can use lower fat cheese products such as Cathedral City Spreadables light as a part of a wider range of offerings to meet the needs of their customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reduced Fat Protein-Packed Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-protein-half-fat-cheddar.md) - [High-Protein Reduced Fat Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cathedral-city-high-protein.md) - [Plant-Based Mature Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cathedral-city-our-plant-based-range.md) - [Cholesterol-Free Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fit-cheese.md) - [Plant-Based Soft Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cathedral-city-our-plant-based.md) - [Cheese-Packed Prepackaged Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cathedral-city-chilled-products.md) - [Whipped Cheddar Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whipped-cheddar.md) - [Spreadable Low-Fat Butters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salted-spreadable-butter.md) - [Value-Led Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cathedral-city-big-pack-range.md)