Alouette(R) Introduces Sweet & Spicy Pepper Medley and Welcomes the Return of Berries & Cream

America's number one premium spreadable cheese spices up the cheese case and ends the year on a sweet note

NEW HOLLAND, Pa., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Alouette® announced today the introduction of their newest 100 percent all-natural flavor, Sweet & Spicy Pepper Medley. Available in the specialty cheese case of supermarkets and grocery stores nationwide, the new Alouette® is a balanced mix of Peppadew® Peppers and roasted red peppers with creamy Alouette® All Natural Soft Spreadable Cheese and fine herbs. Back by popular demand, Alouette® also announced the return of the award-winning and 100 percent all-natural flavor, Berries & Cream, for a limited time during the holiday season.

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As the tenth addition to the all-natural spreadable cheese line, the new Alouette® Sweet & Spicy Pepper Medley celebrates spicier flavors, a significant trend in spreadable cheeses. Its bold and unique flavor, with just the right blend of spicy and sweet comes from the delicious fresh taste of Peppadew® Peppers. Grown exclusively in South Africa, they are peppery with a hint of sweetness. Alouette® is proud to be the exclusive spreadable cheese brand featuring Peppadew® Peppers. The newest flavor is available in 6.5 ounce ramekins and retails for $4.99.

Alouette® Berries & Cream also returns for the 2009 holiday season. This limited-edition flavor combines the creamy taste of Alouette® All Natural Soft Spreadable Cheese with the sweet sensation of raspberries and slightly tangy flavor of cranberries. A first place winner in the 2009 United States Championship Cheese Contest (Best in Class, Flavored Sweet Cheeses Category) Alouette® Berries & Cream is an ideal component of holiday entertaining.

"We're thrilled to introduce our newest flavor, Alouette® Sweet & Spicy Pepper Medley, and welcome the return of a seasonal favorite, Alouette® Berries & Cream," stated Rafael Lampon, marketing director at Alouette®. "We anticipate that our consumers will love the spicy and sweet undertones from the newest flavor, and will enjoy the festive and cheerful tradition of an old favorite."

Greg Gable, executive chef for Alouette®, has created several new recipes that highlight the new Alouette® Sweet & Spicy Pepper Medley, including an Alouette® Stuffed Peppadew Pepper. He also developed several dessert recipes featuring Alouette® Berries & Cream. Recipes, suggested wine pairings, serving suggestions and nutritional values are available at www.alouettecheese.com.

About Alouette®

The Alouette® brand has grown over the years, extending its unique line of cheeses to include a wide variety of Alouette® Spreadable Cheese flavors as well as other specialty cheese products, such as the 2009 Chef's Best® award-winning Baby Brie®. Today, Alouette® is a leading brand in the Specialty Cheese Category in the United States and is the #1 brand of Premium Spreadable Cheese.

The Chef's Best® Award for Best Taste is awarded to the brand rated highest overall among leading brands by independent professional chefs. For more information regarding American Culinary Chef's Best®, visit www.chefsbest.org.

About Chef Greg Gable

Chef Greg Gable joined Alouette in 2007 as Executive Chef. Gable first acquired critical acclaim during his 13 years at Le Bec Fin, one of Philadelphia's finest dining institutions. He has also received several accolades, such as the Philadelphia Inquirer's 3 Bells Award of Excellence and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Gable is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y.

SOURCE Alouette