# Aromatic Sage Cheeses Trader Joe’s Sage Derby is the Perfect Cheese for the Fall Season By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-10-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sage-derby References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/sage-derby-074936)  Sage is a classic fall ingredient and now you can enjoy this savory herb in a whole new way thanks to the launch of [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figgy-cheddar) new Sage Derby cheese. Trader Joe's Sage Derby cheese is crafted for the grocery store brand by a small, family-owned cheesemaker in Lancashire, England. The cheese is made from a [blend of Cheddar curds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-parmesan-cheese-snackers), aromatic sage, and a little bit of spinach for that extra green coloring. As Trader Joe's describes, "Each wedge has a marvelously marbled, and—if we dare say so ourselves—charmingly festive appearance, ideal for serving on [cheese plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asda-flavored-cheeses) of all kinds." Though the cheese is delicious on its own – especially when paired with a crisp Chardonnay – it also makes a great addition to recipes like savory scones, quiches, or potatoes au gratin. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 13% - 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 - **Sage-infused Products:** There is an opportunity for food companies to create and market other sage-infused products for the fall season. - **Colorful Cheeses:** Cheese companies can experiment with adding vegetables or herbs to their products to create unique and visually appealing options. - **Cheese Pairings:** There is potential for businesses to create and market cheese pairings that are perfect for fall occasions and flavors. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can take advantage of the popularity of fall-themed products like this sage cheese to create and market new offerings. - **Cheese:** The cheese industry can innovate by experimenting with unique ingredient combinations to create new and exciting cheeses for consumers to try. - **Entertaining:** Companies that specialize in catering or event planning can create and market fall-themed cheese and wine pairings for their clients to enjoy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fig-Studded English Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figgy-cheddar.md) - [Chive-Studded Cheddar Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chive-cheddar-cheese.md) - [Chive-Studded Cheedar Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-english-cheddar-cheese.md) - [Aromatic Herb-Infused Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/point-reyes-tomaprovence-artisan-cheese.md) - [Savory Chive-Studded Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotswold-double-gloucester-cheese.md) - [Bright Orange English Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-red-leicester-cheese.md) - [Apple-Studded Stilton Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-stilton-cheese-with-apple-pear.md) - [Creamy Scottish Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orkney-white-cheddar-cheese.md) - [Baked Sheep's Milk Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-sheeps-milk-ricotta-cheese.md)