# Artisan-Quality Cheese Ranges These Finlandia Cheeses are Making Their Debut in the US Market By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-09-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finlandia-cheeses References: [foodbev](https://www.foodbev.com/news/valio-launches-of-four-new-finlandia-cheeses-in-us/) & [valio](https://www.valio.com)  Valio has announced a series of Finlandia cheeses are making their way to the US market to provide consumers with easier access to [artisan-quality dairy products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-cheese-boxes). The cheeses come in four varieties including two spreadable options and two hard cheeses, which are each crafted with premium ingredients. The [spreadable varieties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leerdammer-original-spreadable) include the Finlandia Imported Spreadable Cheese Original and Chanterelle Mushrooms, while the 10-month-aged hard cheeses include the Finlandia Imported Gran Regale and the Finlandia Imported Forte. The products are currently available at a variety of grocery stores in the Northeast, Midwest and California markets. Director of Marketing and Business Development at [Valio USA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bar) Mari Meriluoto spoke on the new Finlandia cheeses saying, "Food lovers are looking for easy ways to liven up their meals, and our new cheeses take Finlandia classics up a notch. Our Spreadable Cheese gets a sophisticated twist with our Chanterelle Mushroom flavour, while our Aged Cheese, produced using traditional Italian methods, brings a new option to home cooks for pastas and more.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 17% - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Artisan-quality Cheese:** The demand for artisan-quality cheese is growing, leading to innovative products that provide consumers with premium and unique options. - **Imported Dairy Products:** Imported dairy products are gaining popularity in the US market as consumers seek out international flavors and high-quality ingredients. - **Gourmet Food Market:** The introduction of Finlandia cheeses into the US market highlights the potential for growth in the gourmet food market, as consumers look for elevated culinary experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Dairy:** The dairy industry has an opportunity to capitalize on the demand for artisan-quality cheese by developing innovative production methods and flavor combinations. - **Import/export:** The import/export industry can benefit from the rising popularity of imported dairy products, as more companies seek to bring unique and premium options to the US market. - **Grocery:** The grocery industry has the potential to tap into the gourmet food market by creating dedicated sections and curated selections of artisanal and premium products like Finlandia cheeses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Freshly Farmed American Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-olakes.md) - [Flavor-Infused Cheese Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saputo-cheeses.md) - [Seasonal Grocer Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesco-finest-cheese-products.md) - [Mushroom-Infused Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snfrisk-wild-mushroom.md) - [Flavor-Infused Cheddar Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sartori-cheese.md) - [Demand-Driven Cheese Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saputo-cheese-products.md) - [Artisanal Cheese-Based Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sartori-cheese-products.md) - [Spring-Themed Cheese Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-hollandia.md) - [Flavored Italian Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belgioioso.md)