# Convenient Slow-Smoked Cheeses The Laughing Cow Creamy Smoked Gouda is Easy to Spread By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2025-02-10 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creamy-smoked-gouda References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/the-laughing-cow-debuts-new-smoked-gouda-variety-in-us) & [thelaughingcow](https://www.thelaughingcow.com)  The [Laughing Cow](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-lattice) Creamy Smoked Gouda has been announced by Bel in the US as its latest take on its signature cheese product that will provide consumers with an easier way to enjoy a premium option. The cheese features a rich, smoky flavor that's achieved through a slow smoke process before being aged for 10 to 12 weeks. The final result is an artisan-quality cheese in the brand's classic [spreadable wedge-style servings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leerdammer-original-spreadable) that are easy for adding onto toast, crackers and much more. [Bel Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-laughing-cow-dill-pickle-flavor) USA Senior Brand Director Jessica Dillion commented on The Laughing Cow Creamy Smoked Gouda saying, "When creating new flavour innovations, we prioritise trending flavours and what excites cheese enthusiasts to deliver options that satisfy their cravings. With smoked gouda emerging as a flavour in both cheeses and snacks, we saw this as the perfect opportunity to introduce The Laughing Cow Creamy Smoked Gouda Variety cheese wedges." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 35% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Artisan-centric Convenience Foods:** Artisan-quality foods are becoming more accessible to the everyday consumer through convenient, ready-to-eat formats. - **Flavored Cheese Innovations:** There is a growing interest in developing new cheese flavors that cater to evolving consumer taste preferences, such as smoked gouda. - **Gourmet Snacking:** The demand for premium and gourmet snack options is rising, with consumers seeking high-quality flavors in bite-sized formats. - **Sustainability-focused Dairy Production:** Dairy producers are increasingly adopting sustainable practices to meet consumer demand for environmentally responsible choices. ### Where This Applies - **Dairy Products:** The dairy industry is evolving with new product innovations that capitalize on changing consumer preferences for flavors and textures. - **Snack Foods:** Snacking products are experiencing a transformation with an emphasis on premium and artisanal ingredients to capture the interest of gourmet food enthusiasts. - **Specialty Foods:** The specialty foods sector is expanding as companies introduce unique taste profiles to differentiate their offerings from mass-produced commodities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Jalapeño-Flavored Soft Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-laughing-cow-creamy-jalapeo.md) - [Spreadable Spicy Cheese Wedges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-laughing-cow-spicy-chilli.md) - [Smoky Smooth Havarti Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hickory-smoked-havarti-cheese.md) - [Smoked Lightly Flavored Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-medium-cheddar-cheese.md) - [Smoky Cheese-Flavored Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheezit-smoked.md) - [Spreadable Plant-Based Cream Cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-laughing-cow-1.md) - [Seasonally Spiced Cheese Wedges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-laughing-cow-pumpkin-spice.md) - [Creamy Cheese-Filled Croissants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-lattice.md) - [Smoked Gouda-Inspired Crackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-gouda.md)