Author: Arturo Nava
How to Build Your Own Hispanic Cheese Brand at Retail
Why a Hispanic Cheese Set Makes Perfect Sense Hispanic cheeses are no longer a niche category — they’re becoming one of the fastest-growing segments in U.S. dairy. Consumption is expected to rise steadily through 2028, outpacing many traditional cheese styles. Consumers are trading up from standard American and processed cheeses to more authentic, flavorful varieties…
Queso Fresco: The “Everything Garnish” at the Heart of Hispanic Cheese
Queso Fresco: The “Everything Garnish” at the Heart of Hispanic Cheese In the culinary world, few ingredients can truly claim cross‑occasion versatility. Queso fresco has earned that status as an “everything garnish” and the most popular Hispanic cheese in the U.S., holding roughly 55% share of the Hispanic cheese category and leading both in…
Hispanic Cheese Makers-Nuestro Queso Earns Gold Medal at 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest
KENT, Ill., March 10, 2022 –Hispanic Cheese Makers-Nuestro Queso earned a Best in Class Gold Medal in the prestigious 2022 World Championship Cheese Contest for its Mexican style Panela cheese. Hispanic Cheese Makers-Nuestro Queso’s Panela cheese scored an impressive 99.8 in the Latin American Fresh Cheese category ranking it Best in Class. Queso Panela (Panela…
Rockford area dairy makers to compete in cheese world championship
This year’s competition runs from Tuesday, March 1 through Thursday, March 3 at the Monona Terrace Convention Center. MADISON, Wis. (WIFR) – At least three dairy-based companies from the Stateline will be in the Dairyland State for the world’s top cheese, butter and yogurt competition. The World Championship Cheese Contest is hosted once every two…
Private label food makers rise to today’s challenges
From current macroeconomic conditions to the pandemic to dealing with change, two private label food manufacturers open up about how their companies thrive.
Cheese has a post-pandemic recipe for success
Cheese’s natural role in home-cooked meals and multiple eating occasions helped drive growth at retail, even as foodservice sales declined. The past year has been a rollercoaster ride for the cheese category. While the COVID-19 pandemic drastically reduced demand for cheese in foodservice, the category’s growth at retail was extensive, notes Kelly Slentz, associate brand…