Officially the month of thanks, and perhaps less officially the month of feasting, we saw many new SKUs launch this November. What stood out most to us was the importance of quality in the products purveyors are bringing to shoppers, with simple, small elevations like gluten-free alternatives. Here are some favorites that hit all the right notes.
El Pastor’s Iberico Curado Cheese
Think of El Pastor’s Iberico Curado cheese as the “turducken” of Spanish cheese: it’s a delicate blend of cow, sheep, and goat’s milk—and has the ability to pique every holiday guest’s intrigue. Iberico Curado cheese plays well with other cheese and meats on a charcuterie board, a fruit plate, or on its own as consumers might find themselves getting peckish watching the oven.
Ocean Spray® Mulled Blackberry Pear Juice
It’s not an exaggeration to say I’ve been waiting for a product like this for a long time, since for me, nothing evokes the colder months more than muddled spices. Ocean Spray® delivers these flavors in spades as it pairs blackberry, pear, and a bouquet of mulled spices, warming both my palate and my heart. Indeed, this Mulled Blackberry Pear™ Juice could be served hot, spiked, or sipped and savored on its own.
North Country Smokehouse Organic Ground Pork
North Country Smokehouse recently launched its first-ever fresh product, organic ground pork. Since the company is known for its ethical farming practices, this new SKU immediately grabbed my attention. Finding Certified Humane® meat isn’t always that quick and easy, as I’m sure other shoppers can relate, so the newest North Country Smokehouse offering is sure to become a weekly staple.
Klondike Cheese Company’s Odyssey® Labneh
Long considered a healthy food due to its probiotic power, Labneh is also an incredibly versatile product—and a creamy delicious one at that. Klondike Cheese Company’s Odyssey® Labneh can serve as a dip base, a quick smear on toast, and can even replace traditional and overly sweet frosting. Thanks to all of these applications and more are why Odyssey Labneh will no doubt be hitting my shopping cart again and again.
I can’t imagine this time of year without Panettone—it is a quintessential holiday staple, living comfortably anywhere from the countertop to the breakfast table and beyond. Now, thanks to Dr. Schär, there is a gluten-free version that keeps all the familiar warming flavors, without the pesky wheat. As shoppers plan ahead for family gatherings, this is one baked treat that can satisfy any palate. Bonus points if you dollop a spoon of labneh on top!
As the innovations keep coming, the deli-sphere is ever expanding. So, stay tuned to Deli Market News as we keep a pulse on the industry.
