Karoun Dairies Grows Blue Isle's Award-Winning Product Line

By Karoun Dairies, Inc.

May 21, 2015 | 7 min to read

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SAN FERNANDO, CA – The Mediterranean diet is influencing menu and flavor trends across the United States. This is not only due to its commonsense approach to healthy food, but also for its approved health benefits from the scientific community, according to new market research jointly published by Packaged Facts and CCD Innovation.[1] Even Men’s Health Magazine noted, “Mediterranean going mainstream” as a top culinary trend for 2015.[2]

As an award-winning leader in dairy manufacturing, Karoun Dairies (KarounCheese.com), is raising the bar in the retail dairy aisle with the launch of Blue Isle Mediterranean Yogurt Drinks, Blue Isle Mediterranean Yogurt Spreads as well as the new Blue Isle Mediterranean Greek Yogurts, Blue Isle Feta Cheeses and Blue Isle Sour Creams. Designed for a growing health-conscious population, Blue Isle replaces old grocery staples with tastier and better nutritional alternatives.

Blue Isle Mediterranean Yogurt Drinks are made in California’s Central Valley and will be showcased in a larger 32oz size for the first time at the IDDBA Show. These smooth, all-natural yogurt drinks have the added benefit of 10 live and active cultures. Loaded with protein and low in fat, Blue Isle Mediterranean Yogurt Drinks are definitive of the Mediterranean diet and the benefits of digestive health and nutritional well-being. Rich in probiotics and calcium, these functional drinks can be enjoyed as a nutritionally dense breakfast treat, in smoothies, as a topping to granola or as the perfect “good for you” snack.

It’s no secret what Americans want in a healthy, on-the-go treat. According to research, consumers look for grocery purchases that are convenient, nutritious and delicious. This is why yogurt drinks are one of the fastest growing sectors of the dairy market. Blue Isle Mediterranean Yogurt drinks are portable, nutritious, and delicious to enjoy.

Blue Isle Mediterranean Yogurt Drinks can be enjoyed in the following creamy flavors:

Original
Strawberry
Blueberry
Pomegranate

In 2014, Blue Isle launched a line of yogurt spreads made from the healthy goodness of yogurt, including live cultures, probiotics and calcium, but no added sugar. With only 60 calories and 6g of fat per 2 tbsp. serving, Blue Isle has nearly 40% fewer calories and total fat than the leading cream cheese. At this year’s IDDBA Show, Blue Isle will be adding Strawberry to their line-up of yogurt spread flavors. All natural and kosher continue to be important factors in the consumer’s purchase choice, and Blue Isle is both natural and OU Kosher certified. While the health benefits of Blue Isle are clear, the delicious flavor and mouth-watering texture truly make them a category innovation.

Blue Isle Mediterranean Yogurt Spreads are available in six flavors:

Original
Honey
Blueberry
French Onion
Spicy Vegetable
Strawberry (New Flavor)

Blue Isle Mediterranean Yogurt Spreads were awarded 1st place at this year’s American Cheese Society Awards in Sacramento for the “Greek Style Yogurt and Labneh” categories.[3] The American Cheese Society is a top endorsement for Blue Isle Mediterranean Yogurt Spreads’ quality and category excellence.

Blue Isle Yogurt Spreads are available in the U.S. nationwide at Harmon’s, Mollie Stones, Central Market, Fiesta Mart, The Fresh Market, New Seasons, H-E-B, Lucky’s, QFC, Fred Meyer, Jon’s Marketplace, Strack and Van Til, Gelson’s, Kings, Bristol Farms and other natural food stores and better supermarkets nationwide. Suggested retail price is $3.29 for an 8 oz. tub.

Launching at the IDDBA:

Blue Isle Mediterranean Greek Yogurt is smooth and creamy Greek yogurt made with fresh, Grade A all natural Real California Milk and contains live probiotic cultures that aid digestion. Blue Isle Mediterranean Greek Yogurt comes in Plain Non-Fat and Plain Full-Fat as well as the following delicious flavors – Honey, Honey Coconut, Honey Blueberry, and Honey Vanilla.

Blue Isle Mediterranean Feta Cheese is made with a blend of the purest cow and goat’s milk, which has been aged and cured in brine to achieve a tangy, yet delicate taste.

Blue Isle Mediterranean Sour Cream is made with all natural ingredients in the Mediterranean old country style with no stabilizers, just cream and cultures. Used for dips, toppings or to thicken soups and casseroles, this is an extremely versatile product that is available in Original and Lite.

Meet the team and sample Blue Isle’s new Mediterranean products by visiting booth # 2352 at the IDDBA Show.

Blue Isle is distributed by Karoun Dairies, Inc. (KarounCheese.com), a second-generation family business with multiple awards for excellence in the cheese and dairy industry. Accolades include World Cheese Awards, World Championship Cheese medals, U.S. Championships, California State Fair awards and in 2014, 1st Place for Blue Isle Original in the Labneh, Greek Style Yogurt, and Other Strained Yogurt Products category from the American Cheese Society. Karoun produces some of California’s finest specialty cheeses using century-old and handmade methods. All 130+ SKUs are made from ultra-premium ingredients, including premium milk from cows that are free of artificial hormones, BGH/rBST, and are Real California Milk certified.

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