Turlock, California — Cheese consumption continues to rise in the United States, with more than 96.6 percent of American households purchasing cheese according to Information Resources, Inc., as reported by the International Dairy Foods Association’s trends report. [1] The industry estimates that there are more than 300 varieties of cheese in the U.S. marketplace, among them the new and unique popular Yanni Grilling Cheese with Jalapeno & Spices produced by the award winning Karoun Dairies.
As consumers and foodservice vendors find new uses for everyday favorites and experiment with new varieties, 2009 cheese consumption was 32.9 pounds per capita, an increase of 10.2 percent per capita over 2000 and a 33.7 percent increase over 1990. [2] Convenience is a big factor, but availability of new varieties and flavors also play a role in American’s willingness to branch out its love affair with protein dense, calcium rich cheese.
What is Yanni Grilling Cheese?
Yanni Grilling Cheese is unique to Karoun Dairies and the cheese market. A traditional semi-firm Mediterranean cheese, Yanni Grilling Cheese has a distinctive layered texture that is mildly salty with a rich buttery taste. Grilling Cheese can withstand a tremendous amount of heat without melting, and will develop a delicious golden crust when grilled. Grilling cheese is served alone or as an appetizer, or it is used as a worthy substitute for traditional proteins in vegetarian meals.
Also available in original and mint flavors, Jalapeño Yanni Grilling Cheese is versatile, delicious and boasts a creamy texture despite the fact that it is naturally lower-fat and packed with protein. In keeping with the growing popularity of flavored cheese—sighted by the Winter Fancy Food Show as one of 2011’s top ten trends—Karoun Dairies has introduced Yanni Grilling Cheese with Jalapeno & Spices. [3] Bold, delicious flavors give a spicy kick to an already irresistible and original cheese.
Founded in 1992, Karoun Dairies, Inc. is a family business that is recognized as one of California’s finest cheese artisans. Using century-old methods, Karoun produces all natural yogurts and 120 different handmade cheeses at their state-of-the-art California facility, strictly using only milk from cows that are free from growth hormones, BGH/rBST, and are Real California Milk certified.
Karoun has collected myriad awards for many of its cheeses from the California State Fair to the American Cheese Society Awards. Due in large part to quality and freshness standards, Karoun Dairies has grown from producing small-run specialty cheeses, to nationwide mainstream distribution of a wide variety of cheese and yogurt products. Karoun Dairies still maintains their dedication to the practice of handmade all natural dairy products of the highest quality.
American Cheese Society Awards 2011
Cultured products made from cow’s milk, Mediterranean Cheese (Labne) – 1st Place
Cultured products flavor added, Creamy Ranch Cheese (Labne) – 2nd Place
Cultured products flavor added, Spicy Garden Vegetable Cheese (Labne) – 3rd Place
Feta made from goat’s milk, Goat Feta Cheese – 1st Place
Feta made from cow’s milk, Mediterranean Feta Basket – 2nd Place
Open category made from cow’s milk, Marinated Hand-braided String Cheese – 2nd Place
Fresh unripened Hispanic, Queso Blanco – 2nd Place
Hispanic ripened, Queso Cotija – 3rd Place
Fresh unripened Hispanic, Queso Panela – 3rd Place
California State Fair Cheese Competition 2011
Cultured Cheese Category, Kefir Cheese (Labne) – Best of Division
Cultured Cheese Category, Kefir Cheese (Labne) – Gold Medal
Semi-Soft Cheese Category, Queso Fresco – Bronze Medal
Semi-Soft Cheese Category, Panela – Bronze Medal
Semi-Soft Cheese Category, Mozzarella Ball – Gold Medal
Semi-Soft Cheese Category, Syrian Cheese – Gold Medal
Semi-Soft Cheese Category, Natural Hickory Smoked Suluguni – Bronze Medal
Semi-Soft Cheese Category, Marinated Braided String Cheese – Bronze Medal
About Karoun Dairies, Inc.
Founded in 1992, Karoun is a family-run business reflecting fulfillment of the American dream. The company has continued to grow from creating hand braided String Cheese for local ethnic and specialty grocery stores, to producing a wide variety of Mediterranean specialty cheeses and yogurt products with nationwide mainstream distribution. All Karoun cheeses are natural and handmade using only milk from cows that are free from growth hormones, BGH/rBST, and are Real California Milk certified. All Karoun’s yogurt products (yogurt, kefir cheese (labne) and sour cream) are all natural and OU Kosher certified. Please visit karouncheese.com.
For product samples, press materials, or further information, please contact Leigh-Anne Anderson at 805-969-3744, or landerson@christiecomm.com.
[1] http://www.idfa.org
[2] http://www.idfa.org
[3] http://www.yumsugar.com/2010-Trends-Food-Seen-2010-Winter-Fancy-Foods-Show-7206325?page=0,0,0
Source: Karoun Dairies, Inc.
