PDFDairiConcepts Launches Artisiano™ Asiago

Springfield, MO. – DairiConcepts, L.P., a leader in formulated dairy ingredients, introduces Artisiano™ Asiago Cheese, the newest item in their product line. DairiConcepts’ fresh Asiago uses advanced cheese-making technology to achieve the flavor profile and intensity of medium Asiago cheese in only 60 days. Previously, an Asiago of the same intensity and flavor profile would take six months to develop.

Asiago is a semi-hard Italian cheese with flavors ranging from mild to sharp, with the sharper flavors resembling a blend of aged Cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. DairiConcepts’ Artisiano™ Asiago has the flavor profile of a medium to aged Asiago.

Asiago cheese, once considered a high-end gourmet cheese is on the move to mainstream. Consumption increased 5% in 2006 compared to 2005 and Asiago is quickly becoming a menu staple in restaurants and home recipes. DairiConcepts developed the specialized Asiago cheese in mid-2006 to better meet this growing consumer trend. DairiConcepts meets the demands of today’s marketplace more efficiently and quickly since less storage time is needed for the cheese to reach maximum flavor.

DairiConcepts’ Asiago is domestically sourced and produced in a plant dedicated solely to making award-winning hard Italian cheeses. It is available in 40-pound blocks; customized flavor profiles are also available.

DairiConcepts provides established and innovative dairy and cheese products to a variety of commercial, food service, and retail customers. DairiConcepts continually conducts expert product development in the dairy and cheese field. For more information on DairiConcepts’ Asiago cheese or other DairiConcepts’ cheese and dairy-based products, contact Marcia Rauwerdink at 1-877-596-4374 or visit their website at www.dairiconcepts.com.

About DairiConcepts

DairiConcepts develops and manufactures application-specific ingredients for global food brands, serving the industry with innovative, cost-effective solutions, as well as toll or turnkey contract manufacturing services. Its classic and on-trend product lines include cheese and dairy powders, dairy concentrates, seasonings, award-winning hard Italian cheeses, flavor enhancers and functional dairy replacers.

Founded in 2000, DairiConcepts is a strategic partnership of national and world-leading dairy cooperatives, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. and Fonterra Co-operative Group, Ltd. DairiConcepts’ ingredients are marketed internationally to icon-brand food companies, foodservice providers, restaurant chains, culinary chefs, and industrial ingredient and private label food manufacturers.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Delia Croessmann dcroessmann@dairiconcepts.com
Phone: 417.829.1708