New product releases: From cheese to ice cream

UK – Saputo Dairy brand Cathedral City has entered chilled party food for the first time, in partnership with Abergavenny Fine Foods.

According to the company, the launch marks a significant step in Saputo Dairy UK’s ambition to take the brand beyond the cheese aisle.

The range includes Cathedral City Cheese & Ham Croquettes and Cathedral City Cheddar Sticks, both launched into Morrisons.

The cheese brand is also expanding its chilled ready meal portfolio collaboration with Oscar Mayer, with eight new products: Cheese & Bacon Loaded Fries, Sausage & Bean Bake, Margherita Loaded Fries, Spaghetti Carbonara, Fish Pie, Chicken & Leek Pie, plus 1.2kg family-sized formats of Lasagne and Macaroni Cheese.

Babybel expands with new Hellfire Cheese alternative

In a brand collaboration with Netflix hit series Stranger Things, Bel Brands US is introducing Babybel Hellfire Cheese Alternative.

The limited-time flavor marks the brand’s first-ever spicy variety to tap into one of snacking’s hottest trends.

According to Mintel data quoted by Bel, 73% of consumers express interest in spicy menu items and 38% of US snackers report that spicy snacks are the most satisfying flavor.

Babybel Hellfire Cheese Alternative will be on shelves for a limited time from October 2025 through January 2026, beginning with an exclusive rollout at Kroger and starting in December, it will be available at additional retailers including Albertsons and Brookshire.

The new offering is wrapped in Babybel’s iconic wax and will be available for a suggested retail price range of $5.99 for a 6-count pack.

Babybel Original Cheese is also hitting shelves, featuring limited-edition Stranger Things packaging at major retailers nationwide, including Walmart, Target, and Kroger, said the company.

Graeter’s re-launches Skyline Spice Ice Cream

Graeter’s Ice Cream is re-launching its Skyline Spice Ice Cream in partnership with chili restaurant Skyline Chili.

Skyline Spice Ice Cream is now back for a limited time and available online for nationwide shipping and in all Graeter’s scoop shops and Skyline restaurants.

Part sweet, part savory, Skyline Spice Ice Cream combines Graeter’s ultra-small batch French Pot ice cream with crunchy oyster crackers and Skyline’s chili spice blend.

The limited-edition flavor is available by the pint and by the scoop at all Graeter’s scoop shops and in 5oz scoops in all Skyline restaurants.

 Pints can also be found at select grocery retailers, including Kroger stores in Cincinnati and Dayton, Dorothy Lane Market, Jungle Jim’s, The Fresh Market in Cincinnati, and Central Market in Texas.

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