# Cheese-Specific Condiments East Shore Specialty Foods Launched 'Mustard for Cheese' By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-17 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mustard-for-cheese References: [projectnosh](https://www.projectnosh.com/news/2018/gallery-spicy-burns-across-categories-fancy-food-show) & [eastshorefoods](https://www.eastshorefoods.com/mustard-for-cheese.html/) [Honey, fruit preserves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fischer-wieser) and mustard are some of the condiments that are most often recommended for pairing with a [cheese platter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asda-flavored-cheeses), and now, East Shore Specialty Foods has launched what it calls 'Mustard for Cheese.' East Shore Specialty Foods' Mustard for Cheese is offered in two varieties, including: 'Sweet and Hot' and 'Cheese Stone Ground.' Both of these products are prepared with a traditional slow-cooked method and favor just a few simple, high-quality ingredients like: organic apple cider vinegar, cane sugar, [mustard seeds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-spring-foods-dill-pickle-mustard) and eggs or egg yolks. With many consumers now looking to explore unique food and beverage pairings, a number of brands are launching hyper-specific products that are meant to be paired with a specific ingredient or dish to offer enhanced flavor experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hyper-specific Condiments:** Brands are launching hyper-specific condiments meant to be paired with specific ingredients or dishes, offering enhanced flavor experiences. - **Exploring Unique Food Pairings:** As consumers look to explore unique food pairings, brands are creating products that offer new flavor experiences. - **Traditional Slow-cooked Methods:** Brands are embracing traditional slow-cooked methods to produce high-quality condiments with simple ingredients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Innovations in hyper-specific condiments are disrupting the food and beverage industry by offering unique pairing experiences. - **Gourmet Foods:** The gourmet foods industry is being transformed by the launch of hyper-specific condiments that cater to consumers looking for new flavor experiences. - **Artisanal Condiments:** Traditional slow-cooked methods used in creating hyper-specific condiments are disrupting the artisanal condiments industry by emphasizing quality and simplicity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Piquant Honey Dijon Mustards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honey-dijon-mustard.md) - [Sweet Heat Mustard Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maille-hot-honey-dijon.md) - [Beer Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-cheese-spread.md) - [Creamy Mustard Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mustard-spread.md) - [Southern-Inspired Mustards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dukes.md) - [Bagel-Flavored Mustards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialty-mustard.md) - [Music Producer Condiments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-mustard-x-mustard.md) - [Flavor-Infused Cheddar Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sartori-cheese.md) - [Hot Honey Goat Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-goat-cheese.md)