# Creamy Southern Cheese Dips Trader Joe’s New Pimento Cheese Dip Brings a Southern Dish Nation-Wide By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2019-09-01 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimento-cheese-dip References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/pimento-cheese-dip) Pimento cheese is sometimes known as the "caviar of the South," and now consumers across the country can enjoy the regional specialty with the debut of [Trader Joe’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syrah-soaked-toscano-cheese-spread-dip) new Pimento Cheese Dip. Pimento cheese is a typical Southern spread that consists of mayonnaise blended with shredded cheese, diced [pimento peppers, and spices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kettle-brand-spicy-pimento-cheese). Fans have long been demanding a Trader Joe's version of the dip and now their wish has been granted in the form of Trader Joe’s Pimento Cheese Dip. According to the brand, the new dip "is made in the traditional style," and is thick enough for easy scooping, but "spreadable enough to glide over a slice of bread with gloriously cheesy ease." In other words, it's a [versatile dip](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-jalapeo-bacon-dip) that is especially great for the upcoming tailgate season. Image Credit: *Trader Joe's.* ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 9% - 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 - **Regional Food Specialties:** Opportunity to create and market regional specialty food products to a wider audience. - **Demand for Authentic Flavors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to develop and distribute authentic and traditional food flavors in convenient forms. - **Versatile Dips:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the dip industry by creating versatile and easily spreadable dip options. ### Where This Applies - **Food Manufacturing:** Opportunity for food manufacturing companies to produce and distribute regional specialty dips. - **Snack Food:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for snack food companies to create and market authentic and versatile dip products. - **Convenience Food:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the convenience food industry by introducing convenient, ready-to-eat regional specialty dips. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creamy Pimento Cheese Sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pimento-cheese-side-dish.md) - [Wine-Infused Cheese Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syrah-soaked-toscano-cheese-spread-dip.md) - [Pimento Cheese QSR Sides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chick-fil-a-5.md) - [Spicy Greek Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tirokafteri-spicy-greek-cheese-spread.md) - [Garlicky Asiago Cheese Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-garlic-asiago-cheese-dip.md) - [Cheeseball-Inspired Private Label Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totally-cheeseball-cheese-spread.md) - [Ultra-Smooth Red Pepper Dips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roasted-red-pepper-hummus.md) - [Zesty Red Pepper Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-bell-pepper-garlic-parmesan-cream-cheese-spread.md) - [Savory Cheddar Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unexpected-cheddar-cheese-spread.md)