Tillamook Brings the Heat and Smoke Just in Time for Summer Barbecue Season

Award-winning co-op launches four new bold flavors

TILLAMOOK, Ore., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning dairy co-op Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is bringing cheese lovers smoke and spice this summer. The premium, multi-category dairy brand launched four new bold flavors that are now available in stores nationwide and guarantee to hit the spot with every bite no matter what you're grilling up for Memorial Day weekend:

• Spicy Colby Jack Slices combine Colby and Monterey Jack Cheese and turn up the spice with Jalapeño, Chipotle, and Scotch Bonnet Peppers.
• Spicy Mexican Blend Farmstyle Thick Cut Shreds are made with a blend of Medium Cheddar, Monterey Jack and Colby Jack Shredded Cheeses with Jalapeño, Chipotle, and Scotch Bonnet Peppers.
• Extra Sharp Triple White Cheddar Shreds bring Tillamook Extra Sharp White Cheddar to a new level, offering top-notch flavor from a blend of Extra Sharp White Cheddar Cheese, Sharp White Cheddar Cheese and Medium White Cheddar Cheese.
• Smoked Medium Cheddar Slices are made with real natural wood smoke, bringing a bold, hickory flavor to every slice.

"Tillamook cheese is made for cheese lovers, by cheese lovers. We use real, natural ingredients to produce the flavor-rich bites that leave you craving more," said Josh Archibald, Executive Chef of Culinary Development, TCCA. "As we head into summer and the start of grilling season, whether you're looking to add a hickory upgrade to your next backyard burger with our Smoked Medium Cheddar Slices or elevate your taco game with Spicy Mexican Blend Farmstyle Thick Cut Shreds, our new full-flavored lineup will bring any dish to new heights."

After years of perfecting these latest innovations, Tillamook took to social media to offer fans a first taste of the cheesy goodness during an exclusive dining event in NYC: The Tillamook Cheese Easy. Be sure to follow the brand on Instagram for more details on upcoming dining experiences. For now, we recommend giving your barbecue staples a bold upgrade with our Smoked Cheddar Turkey Burger, Crispy Shrimp Sliders with Spicy Colby Jack Cheese, and Cheesy Jalapeño Popper Hot Dog recipes for extraordinary bites you'll crave all summer long.

Tillamook products are available across the country at Kroger, Albertsons, Safeway, Publix, Ahold Delhaize, and many other grocery stores. Find them at a store near you at FindTillamook.com and learn more at Tillamook.com.

About Tillamook County Creamery Association
Founded in 1909 as a farmer-owned cooperative, Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Certified B Corporation® (B Corp™) and prides itself on its commitment to bringing to market the most consistent, best tasting, highest quality dairy products possible. Guided by the belief that everyone deserves real food that makes them feel good every day, Tillamook internationally recognized, award-winning cheese, as well as exceptional ice cream, butter, cream cheese spreads, yogurt, sour cream, and frozen meals, are made with unwavering values that never sacrifice or compromise quality for profit. TCCA is owned by a group of farming families, primarily based in Tillamook County, Oregon. TCCA operates production facilities in Tillamook and Boardman, Oregon and Decatur, Illinois and employs more than 1,100. The Tillamook Creamery is the largest tourist attraction on the coast of Oregon and one of the most popular in the state, attracting more than one million visitors each year. For more information on TCCA and Tillamook, visit Tillamook.com.

SOURCE Tillamook