Tillamook Expands on Two Popular Cheeses

Tillamook has two line extensions available for retailers. Made from cow's milk, Tillamook's authentic Muenster is available in a 12-ounce Slice Stack. A smooth textured cheese, it is made in small batches of 6-8 LB loaves and commonly served as an appetizer or on sandwiches or hot dishes because it melts well, say company officials. It has a suggested retail price of $5.99. Also new, joining the company's line of White Cheddar is a 9-month Sharp White Cheddar. Tillamook wanted to offer the same 9-month white cheddar profile that has been so successful in the yellow 9-month cheddar made with vegetable rennet. This product will be made with animal rennet.  The company describes it as a rich, full flavored cheddar naturally aged to give you just the slightest bite. Geographically white cheddar is common in the Northeast; yellow cheddar is more common in the Midwest, Southwest and Southeast markets. It has a suggested retail price of $6.99 for 1# 9-month White Sharp, $3.99 for the 8-ounce and $5.49 for the 8-ounce Deli variety. Tillamook Creamery www.tillamook.com