MONTCHEVRE AND MIKE'S HOT HONEY TEAM UP FOR THE ULTIMATE GOAT CHEESE FLAVOR PAIRING

Goat cheese meets warm honey to bring a touch of sweet warmth to charcuterie boards, pizzas, sandwiches and more, available now

September 9, 2024

Sweet and spicy cravings are on the rise and Montchevre, the leading goat cheese brand in the United States, launches Montchevre Mike’s Hot Honey Goat Cheese, a collaboration with Mike’s Hot Honey® to bring the on-trend sweet-spicy flavor to its award-winning goat cheese. Montchevre’s first-ever brand collaboration, the new flavor innovation Montchevre Mike’s Hot Honey Goat Cheese brings a playful combination of creamy tangy cut with the sweet heat of hot honey for a sweet and savory flavor profile.

“We are always looking to the future to offer consumers new, innovative and fun goat cheese combinations,” saidJenny Englert, marketing director of SaputoUSA, maker of Montchevre. “The sweet heat of Mike's Hot Honey pairs perfectly with the tangy freshness of our goat cheese for a memorable bite every time.”

The ingredient combination addresses consumers’ ongoing desire for adventurous flavor combinations in the goat cheese category. This flavor innovation is bold enough to stand alone on a crunchy cracker or slice of fruit, yet integrates seamlessly into a variety of recipes for charcuterie boards, salads, sandwiches, pastas, pizzas and more.

“I’ve always loved adding a drizzle of Mike’s Hot Honey to the goat cheese because the combination of honey and chili peppers pairs so well with the fresh creaminess of the cheese,” saidMike Kurtzfounder of Mike's Hot Honey. "It made perfect sense for Montchevre to add a touch of sweet spice to their product so consumers could enjoy its delicious taste in the same bite. We can't wait for people to try the new Montchevre Mike's Hot Honey and all the ways they can enjoy it."

Montchevre Mike's Hot Honey Goat Cheese will be available in a 4-ounce log format at grocery stores nationwide. To learn more and find a retailer near you, visit Montchevre's website athttps://www.montchevre.com/.

About Montchevre
Founded in 1989 in PrestonWisconsin, the brandMontchevre®has merged traditional French goat's milk cheese making techniques with the rich heritage of cheese makingfrom Wisconsinleading the way in the domestic goat cheese industry. As the first national goat cheese brand*,Montchevre®is committed to growing the category by driving trial and innovation with more than 14 flavors of its goat cheese logs, including Plain, Honey Jalapeño and Pumpkin Spice, as well as other formats such as Aged Goat Cheddar and Filled Goat Cheese.

For more information about the brandMontchevre®and to find out where to buy our products, visitMontchevre.com. To stay up to date with the latest brand newsMontchevre®follow us onInstagram,FacebookAndTikTok.

About SaputoUSA
Saputo USA is part of Saputo Inc., one of the world's top 10 dairy processors. Through the Dairy Products Division (USA), Saputo produces, markets and distributes a wide assortment of cheeses. In addition, the Company processes, markets and sells a wide range of specialty cheeses and holds a significant portfolio of import licenses for specialty cheeses manufactured abroad. Saputo USA also produces a variety of extended shelf-life dairy and non-dairy products. In addition, Saputo produces, markets and distributes dairy ingredients in the United States and internationally. Products are sold under various Company brands as well as under its customers' brands.

Saputo USA is one of the largest producers of mozzarella, string cheese, and domestic blue and goat cheese and is one of the largest producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products in this region.

*Source :IRI MULOLast 52 weeks endingJune 4, 2023.

About Mike's Hot Honey
Mike's Hot Honey, America's original and leading hot honey brand, has been enhancing everyday dining experiences since 2010. Its first drizzle on a pizza at Paulie Gee'sin Brooklynsparked word-of-mouth, creating a new category of pizza toppings. By popular demand, Mike’s began selling his small-batch, hand-labeled bottles of hot honey to pizzeria visitors and other local businesses. Today, Mike’s Hot Honey is available in thousands of restaurants and retailers nationwide. Using only 100% pure % honey infused with real chili peppers, Mike’s Hot Honey’s sweet-yet-hot flavor enhances any dish, from pepperoni pizza to chicken, cheese, charcuterie, ice cream, cocktails and more. Mike’s Hot Honey empowers chefs and eaters everywhere to customize, create and share extraordinary meals. Happy watering!

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