# Spicy Buffalo-Style Cheeses Trader Joe’s Spicy Buffalo Cheddar Packs a Little Bit of Heat By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2022-02-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-buffalo-cheddar References: [traderjoes](https://www.traderjoes.com/home/products/pdp/spicy-buffalo-cheddar-073840)  Just in time for Super Bowl season, [Trader Joe's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-ghost-pepper-cheddar-cheese) has debuted its new Spicy Buffalo Cheddar. Trader Joe’s Spicy Buffalo Cheddar is the perfect addition to everything from sandwiches to mac and cheese. This flavorful cheese "combines the [savory splendor of a classic Cheddar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tillamook-spicy-cheese) with the satisfying spice of buffalo wing sauce." Crafted by a specialty cheesemaker in a town near Buffalo, New York, the cheese is made from a combination of cheedar, hot sauce, and [bits of jalapeño, habanero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spicy-mango-habanero-guacamole), and dried red pepper flakes. The result is a sharp cheese that also packs some heat into every single bite. This makes the cheese perfect for those who want to take already piquant dishes up a notch. For instance, the cheese makes the perfect pairing fo spicy cuts of salami or pepperoni. Image Credit: Trader Joe's ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 11% - 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 - **Spicy Cheese Trend:** The rising trend of spicy cheese creates an opportunity for cheese companies to innovate with new flavor combinations and heat levels. - **Regional Cheese Trend:** The trend of regionally-inspired cheese like Trader Joe's Spicy Buffalo Cheddar creates opportunities for specialty cheese makers to showcase local flavors and ingredients. - **Super Bowl Food Trend:** The Super Bowl food trend creates an opportunity for food companies to release limited edition products to capitalize on the annual event's popularity and boost sales. ### Who This Affects Most - **Cheese Industry:** The rising demand for specialty cheeses creates an opportunity for cheese companies to create unique flavor combinations that cater to consumers' desire for artisanal and regional products. - **Snack Industry:** The trend of spicier foods creates an opportunity for snack companies to innovate with new products that appeal to consumers' desire for bold and spicy flavors. - **Limited Edition Product Industry:** The trend of releasing limited edition products capitalizes on consumer's fear of missing out (FOMO) and creates excitement and buzz around a product to increase sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smoked Ghost Pepper Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-ghost-pepper-cheddar-cheese.md) - [Triple Pepper French Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fromage-pav-red-chili-pepper.md) - [Spicy Sweet Artisan Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-honey-goat-milk-cheese.md) - [Hatch Chile Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unexpected-cheddar-cheese-spread-with-hatch-chile.md) - [Chive-Studded Cheddar Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chive-cheddar-cheese.md) - [Spicy Pull Apart Breads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheddar-jalapeo-pull-apart-bread.md) - [Chive-Studded Cheedar Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoked-english-cheddar-cheese.md) - [Dried Chili-Infused Cheeses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/point-reyes-tomarashi-artisan-cheese.md) - [Savory Cheddar Cheese Spreads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unexpected-cheddar-cheese-spread.md)