Food Chain - Issue 201a - September 2024 | Page 80

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In fiscal 2024 , our carbon intensity decreased by five percent compared to fiscal 2023 and 18 percent compared to our fiscal 2020 baseline . In addition , Saputo recently entered into a 15-year virtual power purchase agreement ( VPPA ) with Capital Power , pertaining to their Canadian-based wind facility . The portion of the wind facility contracted by Saputo will generate approximately 206,300 MWh of renewable electricity per year . The new VPPA will ultimately cut down Saputo ’ s global CO₂ footprint by 13 percent ( against its fiscal 2020 baseline ). Saputo remains steadfast in collaborating with farmers , milk suppliers , and industry experts to combat climate change and ensure sustainable dairy production practices .”
With a diversified product portfolio , Saputo USA caters to different diets and preferences . Alongside import licenses for specialty cheeses manufactured abroad , products manufactured in the US under customer brand names , and under the company ’ s own brands , Saputo USA also collaborates with external partners to drive growth and innovation .
The company continually innovates to update its product portfolio . “ New Saputo USA innovations launching soon include a Montchevre collaboration with Mike ’ s Hot Honey ,” Jenny Englert , Marketing Director , Saputo USA divulges . “ The Montchevre ’ s tangy , cool fresh goat cheese has met its match in the sweet heat of Mike ’ s Hot Honey . Now , the two brands are teaming up to bring this kicked up combo to consumers nationwide .”
The new product will hit the shelves in September 2024 . According to Jenny : “ Two high demand brands coming together to bring an innovative new flavor to consumers is a match made in cheese heaven . The combo of this beloved sweet heat paired with our delicious goat cheese is unmatched .” This collaboration is indicative of the consistent ‘ sweet and heat ’ ingredient pairings trending across the category , designed to appeal to the more adventurous food and flavor palettes . Mike Kurtz , Founder of Mike ’ s Hot Honey , adds : “ At Mike ’ s Hot Honey we believe everything is better with the perfect kick of sweet heat . Goat cheese has always been one of my favorite foods to drizzle Mike ’ s Hot Honey on , so I ’ m excited for this collaboration to hit grocery shelves later this year so everyone can enjoy this delicious flavor combination too .”
“ Another new product to tantalize tastebuds ,” enthuses Jenny , “ is the Montchevre Goat Gouda , which pairs a smooth , creamy texture with a mild goatmilk tang giving this cheese a twist on your typical Gouda ! Finally , Treasure Cave is launching a new mild , creamy blue cheese for the blue-curious consumer to ease entry and build consideration for the blue cheese category . This product will be launched as Treasure Cave Mild Blue Cheese . The new Mild Blue line of products is an entry point into blue cheese for consumers who might be turned off by the sharp taste and texture of traditional blue cheese .”
Saputo USA has come a long way since its first days of delivering cheese on a bicycle . Today , the company creates better ways to make delicious , quality-first dairy products while growing a business that feeds and supports its neighbors around the world . ■
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