R&FF brings you a roundup of some of the latest new releases to hit the dairy aisle this year.

Blue Bunny Twist Pints: Two Fun-Filled Flavors into One 

Blue Bunny’s new twist pints retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Kroger, Food Lion, Albertson's, Safeway and Publix.  Courtesy Blue Bunny.

Blue Bunny is bringing a new twist to the freezer aisle with the launch of Twist pints! These delectable frozen treats combine two indulgent flavors, expertly twisted to perfection, adorned with a decadent ribbon of ooey-gooey goodness. Flavors include Chocolate Vanilla, Strawberries & Cream, Cookies & Cream, Candy Bar, Mint Chocolate, Blu's Birthday Cake, and Cherry Chocolate.

Available now, Blue Bunny's new Twisted Pints combine two indulgent flavors, expertly twisted to perfection. Twist pints join Blue Bunny's popular Twist Cones, delivering a fun twist of flavors to treat-loving tastebuds nationwide. With the same irresistible swirls of flavor, Twist pints offer more to love in a convenient pint size, perfect for enjoying solo or sharing with loved ones at the end of a long day.

You can find Twist pints at retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Kroger, Food Lion, Albertson's, Safeway and Publix.   

Boursin Cheese Debuts New LTO Rosemary & Black Garlic

Boursin Rosemary & Black Garlic is available at retailers nationwide now including Albertson's, Hy-Vee and Schnucks, with additional distribution coming throughout the year, for an SRP of $6.99. Courtesy Boursin.

Boursin, a leader in the entertaining cheese space, is adding a new limited-edition flavor to its lineup of creamy, yet crumbly cheeses, Rosemary & Black Garlic. The new flavor perfectly pairs the rich and savory black garlic flavor with herbal rosemary notes.  Following extensive consumer research, Boursin found significant demand for black garlic flavored options, which is why Boursin is thrilled to launch this flavor that’s mixed with the sharp and earthy rosemary herb to satisfy consumers’ cravings. Boursin Rosemary & Black Garlic is a unique variant of the fan-favorite cheese with a new addition of umami flavors, differentiating itself against the rest of the portfolio. It also offers the signature creamy, yet crumbly texture that stands out against other specialty cheese spreads in the category.

Rosemary & Black Garlic offers a simple solution for home chefs and hosts to elevate their everyday meals and charcuterie boards in an easy, yet delicious way. Whether enjoyed on a charcuterie board or mixed into your favorite recipes, including pastas, chicken, and potato dishes, Boursin Rosemary & Black Garlic will be a delicious addition to any meal.  

Cracker Barrel Cheese Launches 2 New Premium Artisan Flavors

Cracker Barrel Cheese Artisan Flavors make the perfect addition to everyday snacking and charcuterie boards, pairing well with red grapes, prosciutto and more. Courtesy Cracker Barrel.

Cracker Barrel Cheese launched its new artisan flavors, Truffle Cheddar and Dill Havarti, complementing Cracker Barrel’s robust and award-winning lineup of over 17 delicious flavors, available in a wide variety of cooking and snacking formats. The Truffle Cheddar and Dill Havarti cheese are now available in block format in select retailers nationwide.

Meticulously crafted by experts with decades of experience, Cracker Barrel Cheese’s Truffle Cheddar takes the brand’s smooth and creamy White Cheddar cheese, expertly paired with the earthy, robust taste of truffle to create a perfectly balanced flavor. The Dill Havarti combines the mild and buttery Havarti cheese crafted with the distinct, herbal taste of dill to deliver a perfectly blended snacking experience. Cracker Barrel Cheese Artisan Flavors make the perfect addition to everyday snacking and charcuterie boards, pairing well with red grapes, prosciutto and more. The flavors also complement exclusive Cracker Barrel recipes like a dill pickle pasta salad, truffle macaroni and cheese or a kale and apple salad with truffle cheese.

The Truffle Cheddar and Dill Havarti flavors are now available in select retailers including ShopRite, Giant Foods and Meijer, with additional retailers to come this year.

Crystal Farms Cheese Debuts 10 New Midwest-Sourced Innovations

With a focus on bold flavors like Ghost Pepper, unique shredded blends like Perfect Grilled Cheese and nutritious, on-the-go snacks like Gouda Snack Cubes, the Midwest-based company is providing consumers more unique options to add to their cheese drawer. Courtesy Crystal Farms Dairy Co.

Crystal Farms Dairy Co. is introducing 10 new items in the cheese aisle. With a focus on bold flavors like Ghost Pepper, unique shredded blends like Perfect Grilled Cheese and nutritious, on-the-go snacks like Gouda Snack Cubes, the Midwest-based company is providing consumers more unique options to add to their cheese drawer.

The lineup includes new premium processed cheese slices, Deluxe Melts, available in Classic, Smoky & Peppered, Ghost Pepper and White American flavors. Deluxe Melts are perfect for burgers, sandwiches and more. Crystal Farms is also expanding its snack line by introducing new Snack Cubes available in Gouda, White Cheddar, Pepper Jack and Marble Jack flavors. Also hitting shelves are two new shredded blends. Perfect Grilled Cheese, formulated to help consumers level up the classic staple grilled cheese sandwich and flavorful enough to be used in any favorite recipe, is a blend of Monterey Jack, Sharp Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. The Triple Cheddar shredded blend, a mix of White Sharp Cheddar, Sharp Cheddar and Mild Cheddar cheeses, brings more versatility to one of America's most beloved cheese flavors.

These new items will be available at Midwest grocers like Cub, Piggly Wiggly, Woodman's, Festival and more this spring.  

Frigo Cheese Heads Debut Whole Milk Variety, New Packaging

The “We Are All Cheese Heads” campaign was born from the ongoing debate about the best way to eat string cheese, and brought to life with a cast of cheese characters who are as unique as the people who eat them. Courtesy Frigo Cheese Heads/Saputo USA.

Frigo Cheese Heads has launched a new whole milk string cheese product, as well as new packaging featuring its unique cheese characters created for its “We Are All Cheese Heads” ad campaign.

Whole Milk String Cheese, a new flavor variety, is now available in select retailers, including Harris Teeter, Hannaford, HEB, Stop & Shop and select Walmart locations. The new whole milk string cheese provides a good source of calcium and five grams of protein while maintaining its delicious texture and flavor that satisfies the entire family.

Available now, the brand’s snacking-inspired characters will appear on the inner packaging that protects individual string cheese in 12-count packages across the portfolio of on-the-go snacks. With the new inner packaging, the entire family can meet and unwrap the characters that bring to life the different ways to eat string cheese: Sarah Swirls, Cheese Horse, Cole. B Jack and, of course, Clark Cheese Head.

The Laughing Cow Adds Creamy Jalapeño to Cheese Wedge Lineup

The new flavor is made with real cheese, contains two grams of complete protein per pre-portioned wedge, and is a great source of both calcium and vitamins A & D. Courtesy The Laughing Cow.

The Laughing Cow, makers of the iconic spreadable and creamy cheese wedges, are introducing a spicy new cheese flavor, Creamy Jalapeño, marking the first new wedge variety in five years.

Creamy Jalapeño is fresh and flavorful, offering just enough heat to make it the perfect balance of creamy deliciousness and spice. The new flavor is made with real cheese, contains two grams of complete protein per pre-portioned wedge, and is a great source of both calcium and vitamins A & D. Whether snacking with friends and family, or simply solo, it’s the perfect versatile cheese for any occasion.

The Laughing Cow Creamy Jalapeño joins the existing lineup of Creamy Original, Creamy Light, Creamy Garlic & Herb, Creamy Aged White Cheddar Variety, Creamy Spicy Pepper Jack Variety, and Creamy Asiago available at retailers Publix, Walmart, Meijer, Albertson’s, and more for $4.59. 

Prairie Farms Dairy Debuts Lactose-Free Options

Prairie Farms will promote the launch through traditional and digital media, social media influencers, and in-store point of sale. Courtesy Prairie Farms Dairy.

Prairie Farms Dairy is launching four new lactose free dairy options in what it believes to be an underserved category. The company’s 86-year reputation has been built on producing the highest quality dairy products in the marketplace, and the new lactose free lineup is being introduced as the “Gold Standard” for lactose free whole & 2% milk in gallons and cottage cheese & sour cream in 16-ounce tubs.

To mark its entry in the category, an on-pack QR code links to a page dedicated to lactose free products, coupons, recipes, and more information about the farm-to-table journey. Prairie Farms will promote the launch through traditional and digital media, social media influencers, and in-store point of sale.  

Yasso Adds Real Fruit to Frozen Greek Yogurt Bar Line

The new fruit flavors are made with Yasso's ridiculously creamy Greek yogurt. Courtesy Yasso.

Yasso is announcing the rollout of three new real fruit flavors joining its Snack Bar and Crunch Bar portfolios. Committed to providing innovation with both superior taste and quality nutrition, the new fruit flavors Strawberry Chocolate Crunch, Strawberries & Cream Bars, and Creamy Mango, deliver on permissible indulgence in a refreshing way, made with Yasso's ridiculously creamy Greek yogurt.

• Crunch Bars: Strawberry flavored frozen Greek yogurt dipped in a milk chocolatey coating and covered in quinoa crisps for 140 calories per bar and 4 grams of protein.
• Strawberries & Cream Bars: Yasso's ultra-creamy extra-dreamy real strawberry Greek yogurt bars. With 80 calories and 4 grams of protein, this is the real deal.
• Creamy Mango Bars:  With 80 calories, 4 grams of protein and real fruit.

Yasso's frozen snacks are available at select retailers nationwide.