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22 The Cheese Guide FEATURED PRODUCTS A S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N Introducing Buholzer Brothers Cheeses Klondike Cheese Co. is now offering Buholzer Brothers™ Muenster, Brick, Havarti and Dill Havarti cheeses crafted in Wisconsin, by six master cheesemakers in the heart of America's dairyland. All four flavors have a mild and creamy flavor pro- file, great for sandwiches and snacking available in 6-, 9- or 4.5-pound loaves, depending on the cheese variety. Recent accolades include first place for Bul- holzer Brothers Brick Cheese and second place for the Muenster Cheese in the 2018 World Cheese Championship. Klondike Cheese Co. www.klondikecheese.com Traditional Cream Cheese from Ann Arbor Hailed by Cook's Illustrated as the best in the nation, Zingerman's Cream Cheese owes its singular greatness to research – and antiquity. For this spreadable delight, the creamery based its recipe on one from 1939, which brings out the diverse flavor of the milk. Three other great flavors are available, including Liptauer, a blend of fresh cream cheese with two types of paprika, garlic, sea salt capers, toasted caraway and a touch of anchovy paste; Fresh Goat Cheese, which features a startlingly fresh taste and a sensually creamy texture; and Pimento Cheese, featuring aged raw milk cheddar ground coarsely with slow roasted red pep- pers, Tellicherry black pepper, mayonnaise and just enough cayenne to make it danger- ous. Zingerman's Creamery 734.929.0500 www.zingermanscreamery.com Snack Options from Glacier Ridge Farms Dairyfood USA is taking full advan- tage of anticipated sales growth in the snack food cate- gory by launching a new product line of snacks under its Glacier Ridge Farms brand. Dip into deliciousness with two new Grab n' Go snack-pack varieties, including Smoked Gouda and Cheddar Cheese spreads paired with pretzel chips. The smooth, creamy spread is conveniently packaged and shelf stable up to six months. Made with 100 percent nat- ural cheese, 7 grams of protein with only 220 calories, Glacier Ridge Farms Grab n' Go satisfies the needs of active consumers by providing a savory, convenient to eat, healthier snack option. The "Sweet and Savory Snacks Market: Global Industry Analysis, Trends, Market Size and Forecasts up to 2024" predicts the snack mar- ket to grow with a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 6.17 percent over the forecasted period of 2016-2024. The global market size of snacks was worth USD 114.0 billion and it is projected to reach to USD 219.6 billion in 2024. The growth in this market is primarily driven by factors such as chang- ing lifestyles of consumers worldwide, increasing snacking and new product launches, among others. Dairyfood USA 608.437.5598 bthompson@dairyfoodusa.com www.dairyfoodusa.com In 1115 A.D., a cheese was dis- covered in western Switzerland – a region with rolling fields, scenic mountains and a majestic castle. This place, Gruyères, is the origin of the only true Le Gruyère AOP, with the unrivaled quality and fla- vor known the world over for more than 900 years. But how was cheese 'discov- ered'? In the old times, the farmers couldn't keep the milk their cows produced for very long without spoiling, so they decided to try to produce something that would last longer. The result was – cheese! – and in particular, Gruyère. They soon discovered that this cheese, because its taste was unique and very appealing, A Unique Experience, Centuries in the Making: Le Gruyère AOP Switzerland could be exchanged with others for goods, services – even sol- diers. As time went on, Gruyère be- came famous for its unique flavor, and like most exceptional things, fame begat imitation. Cheese makers from other countries tried to make their own Gruyère, even calling it by the same name, but they always produced a cheese with a different flavor, which be- came very confusing. Gruyère had become not only popular, with a worldwide demand, but important to the region's economy as well. The most consumed cheese in Switzerland, and one of the most well-known in the world, is now – since 2001 – protected with an "AOP" designation, which in Eng- lish means Pro- tected Designa- tion of Origin (PDO). This guar- antees a clear origin, a level of quality and a complete trace- ability back to the region of produc- tion. Le Gruyère AOP Switzerland takes it a step further, and places markings on each wheel that enable it to be tracked to the specific dairy in the region that produced it. There is only one true Le Gruyère AOP, the incomparable cheese from Switzerland. The "Le Gruyère AOP" mark on the side of the wheel proves it. Today, Gruyère AOP is made in 170 small batches, with fresh, raw milk, and no additives or preserv- atives – it is 100 percent natural. The same recipe is used from more than nine centuries ago, a time before the use of additives and synthetic feed and ingredients were the norm. As such, Le Gruyère AOP is still tightly linked with the local, long-held traditions and terroir of Switzerland. This is why it's said that each taste of Le Gruyère AOP is a unique experi- ence, centuries in the making. Le Gruyere AOP +41 (0) 26.921.84.10 interprofession@gruyere.com www.gruyere.com