19 June 2023 -- SUMMER FANCY FOOD SHOW BOOTH 438 -- Somerdale International, the leading importer into the USA of the finest British cheese will be showcasing an extended range of great tasting, pre-packed, cheeses at next week’s Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City (25- 27 June).
The growth in pre-pack cheese, away from bulk formats that need to be cut in store, is a trend that seems to be gathering pace. From a retailer point of view the pre-pack formats are easier to handle; can be priced consistently; can be displayed and ranged more effectively and will avoid wastage. While for the consumer the pre weighed, wrapped and priced packs are more convenient and their typically more attractive front of pack designs make them easier to identify. Given this growth in demand Somerdale has worked to extend its range of pre-pack cheeses specifically for the US market.
Among the pre-pack cheeses that Somerdale will showcase at Summer Fancy Food will be:
-- The iconic Westminster branded cheddar range lovingly made by some of the most respected British cheese making families. The pre-packed Westminster range includes a classic Sharp Cheddar and delicious Smoked Cheddar available in cases of 12 x 5.3oz packs; while available in cases of 10 x 5.3oz packs are an aged super powerful Vintage Cheddar; a Rustic Red with sweet, nutty caramelised notes; a stunning Reserve Cheddar aged for over two years to ensure the ultimate tastebud sensation; and Gold Hill an award-winning sweet mature cheddar, carefully aged for over 12 months until it reaches perfection.
-- Barber’s 1833 Vintage Reserve Cheddar – the classic British Cheddar made to a closely guarded recipe by the Barber family the oldest cheddar makers in the world who are located just 15 miles away from the village of Cheddar in the heart of the Somerset countryside! Aged for two years, the 1833 Vintage Reserve has a wonderfully complex taste including subtle notes of gooseberry and is available in a cases of 12 x 6.7oz packs.
-- Wensleydale & Cranberries – Creamy Wensleydale is one of England’s oldest cheeses and was first made by monks in the North of England around the 11th Century. An unrinded, white cheese which has a natural acidity that pairs wonderfully with fruit such as deliciously juicy cranberries. Available in cases of 12 x 5.3oz packs.
-- Wensleydale with Lemon & Honey – this divine and delicious combination is a classic dessert cheese. Pairing the slightly acidic Wensleydale with refreshing lemon curd and soothing honey creates a superb almost cheesecake flavour that gives a real contrast to often heavier, savoury cheeses. Available in cases of 12 x 5.3oz packs.
-- Wensleydale with Blueberries – a perfect partnership of creamy, slightly acidic cheese with the sweetness of delicious blueberries. Available in cases of 12 x 5.3oz packs.
Alan Jenkins, Director at Somerdale International commented, “Summer Fancy Food will provide us with the perfect opportunity to showcase our comprehensive range of stunningly branded and great tasting pre-pack British cheese. Whether you’re looking for a quintessential English Farmhouse Cheddar such as Barber’s 1833 Vintage Reserve; our best-selling Westminster branded cheese range; or something new such as our range of classic Wensleydale cheeses infused with fruit then a visit to the Somerdale booth is a must! In addition, we’ll of course also be sampling a wider range of classic and contemporary range of British cheeses that will complement any cheeseboard this Holiday Season.”
Note to editors:
Based in Wellington, Somerset, Somerdale International is a leading UK exporter of British and Irish cheese & dairy products. Founded in 1990, today Somerdale exports cheese to over 50 countries worldwide and have sales of over £50 million.
We are the leading exporter of cheese to the USA with shipments leaving for New York every week. While we’ve also grown in key markets such as China & the Far East, Europe, the Caribbean, & Australia and in emerging markets including the Middle East & North Africa and South East Asia.
Somerdale has established supply partnerships with traditional, family-run producers who make cheese of the highest quality. This enables us to offer a comprehensive range of traditional, quintessentially British and Irish, cheeses. While we also develop new cheeses, brands & packaging formats to meet the diverse requirements of the global marketplace.
For more information please visit the Somerdale website http://somerdale.com/
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