# Everything Bagel Cheddar Cheese This Hand-Rubbed Seasoned Cheese is Naturally Lactose-Free By Rebecca Byers | Published 2016-05-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-bagel-cheddar-cheese References: [cabotcheese.coop](https://www.cabotcheese.coop/hand-rubbed-everything-bagel-cheddar-cheese) The Hand-Rubbed Everything Bagel Cheddar Cheese by [Cabot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gouda-cheese-snack-bars) would make an excellent addition to any well-rounded sandwich. Packaged in a deli bar, the eight-ounce product is seasoned with onion, garlic and poppy seeds by hand and is a great example of the recent obsession with [everything bagel as a flavor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-setcook-bagel-seasoning) able to be applied to a variety of dishes. The Hand-Rubbed Everything Bagel Cheddar Cheese is naturally gluten and lactose free and is ideal for anyone looking to recreate the flavor of an everything bagel, even without indulging in carbs. A great addition to any cheese platter, the [unique flavored cheese](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-bomb-cheddar) demonstrates that consumers gravitate toward familiar experiences. Cabot Cheese is a New England-based dairy brand that has been operating as a cooperative of family producers since 1919 and is a certified B Corporation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Everything Bagel Flavor Trend:** The hand-rubbed everything bagel cheddar cheese showcases the ongoing trend of applying the popular everything bagel flavor to various dishes. - **Gluten and Lactose-free Products:** The naturally gluten and lactose-free everything bagel cheddar cheese highlights the growing demand for dietary restriction-friendly options. - **Flavor Variation in Cheese:** The hand-rubbed everything bagel cheddar cheese exemplifies the trend of exploring unique and diverse flavors in the cheese industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Dairy Industry:** The hand-rubbed everything bagel cheddar cheese presents an opportunity for dairy companies to innovate by incorporating popular flavors into their products. - **Specialty Cheese Production:** The hand-rubbed everything bagel cheddar cheese represents a potential niche market for producers specializing in unique and flavored cheeses. - **Health Food Industry:** The gluten and lactose-free everything bagel cheddar cheese caters to the increasing demand for healthier and allergen-friendly food options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bagel-Flavored Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-bagel-style.md) - [Bagel-Flavored Cottage Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cottage-cheese.md) - [Fusional Breakfast-Inspired Macaroni Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-bagel-mac-cheese.md) - [Bagel-Flavored Mustards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-mustard.md) - [Everything Bagel Crisps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-everything-bagel.md) - [Sweet Nutty Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gouda-cheese-snack-bars.md) - [Spicy Hybrid Bagels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jalapeo-cheddar-bagels.md) - [Bagel-Inspired Noodle Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-everything-bagel.md) - [Delicious Vegan Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-cheddar.md)