Greek Cream Cheese News
Greek Cream Cheese New York Times Review
Posted on May 02, 2013
April 30, 2013 - The New York Times, Diners Journal. If Greek yogurt in frozen pops and energy bars is not enough, here is some in cream cheese. But cream cheese with merit: Green Mountain Farms Greek Cream Cheese, made by Franklin Foods in Enosburg Falls, Vt., Click here for Florence's entire review.
Walmart Moms Greek Cream Cheese Review
Posted on April 15, 2013
Walmart Moms are real moms and bloggers, who come together with Walmart to celebrate Moms, share experiences and create a community. Walmart Moms Colleen Padilla, Linsey Kernel, and Jenn Fowler reviewed Greek Cream Cheese and loved it!
Walmart Mom Colleen Padilla blogs at ClassyMommy.com: "We especially loved adding (to the Fluff recipe) this new Greek Cream Cheese from Green Mountain Farms...I agree it was very rich and truly tasted delicious...this would be awesome served up on a bagel for lunch or breakfast for sure!" Click here to read Colleen's Greek Cream Cheese review and Greek Cream Cheese & Fluff Fruit Dip recipe.
Walmart Mom Jenn Fowler blogs at FrugalUpstate.com: "The kids have been enjoying it (Greek Cream Cheese) on bagels and toast. I've been decadent and tossed a couple of chunks into my morning omelet (mmm)...basicaly we've been enjoying the heck out of it!" Click here to read Jenn's Greek Cream Cheese review.
Walmart Mom Linsey Kernel blogs at LillePunkin.com: "The cheescake has a more creamy and rich flavor than traditional cakes made with regular cream cheese, most likely due to the Green Mountain Farms Greek Cream Cheese." Click here to read Linsey's Greek Cream Cheese review and Greek Cheesecake recipe.
Women's Health Magazine Greek Cream Cheese Review
Posted on April 05, 2013
Women's Health Magazine - April 6, 2013: Greek yogurt - is there anything it can't do? You can eat it, freeze it, cook with it, and now make other foods out of it. Green Mountain Farms Greek Cream Cheese got the idea to combine two of the world's favorite dairy products with less fat, more proteinl, live and active cultures that you can also use to make cheesecake. Click here for Jill's entire review and recipe.
The Huffington Post, Greek Yogurt Food Invasion Continues as Product Is Added to Cream Cheese, Hummus And More
Posted on March 06, 2013
Huffington Post Healthy Living - March 6, 2013: It's been a whirlwind past few years for the Greek yogurt industry. Greek yogurt has gone from one percent of the yogurt market in 2007 to 36 percent currently, with the potential to reach around 50 percent of the market share. Click here for Lisa's entire article.
Industry's First Greek Cream Cheese Available at Walmart
Posted on March 04, 2013
Delray Beach, FL. – March 4, 2013 – Franklin Foods, the fastest-growing cream cheese producer in the world with over 100 years of dedication and tradition born from a passion to the craft of making cream cheese, announced today that Green Mountain Farms Greek Cream Cheese will be available nationwide at Walmart Stores across the US beginning March 1, 2013. A new choice for Greek Yogurt and cream cheese lovers alike, Franklin Foods’ patented formula is made with a combination of Greek Yogurt and premium cream cheese and is produced with farm fresh milk and cream in Enosburg Falls, Vermont.
The news of the expanded distribution is perfectly timed to take advantage of a renewed focus on lighter eating choices for the spring season. Green Mountain Farms Greek Cream Cheese delivers twice the protein and fifty percent less fat than traditional cream cheese, and contains live and active cultures. Franklin Food’s Greek Cream Cheese 8oz. Bar is great for home chefs and can be used in any recipe calling for cream cheese (think Cheesecake with 1/2 the fat and 2x the protein). Franklin Food’s Greek Cream Cheese is also available in convenient 8oz. and 12oz. soft tubs and 8 oz. whipped tubs. A great choice for busy families, Franklin Food’s patented formulation allows for easy spreading on bagels, crackers, fruits and vegetables for healthy, quick and easy snacking, making it a great substitute for traditional cream cheese.
“We are seeing a huge rise in popularity for Greek foods, driven by the popularity of the Mediterranean diet and a move toward a balanced, simpler, and more pleasurable way of eating, said Jon Gutknecht, CEO of Franklin Foods. "We are thrilled to bring these authentic Mediterranean qualities to the cream cheese market and announce our expanded distribution with Walmart, which helps bring Franklin Foods Greek Cream Cheese to a much wider audience.”
Green Mountain Farms Greek Cream Cheese will be available nationwide beginning in March at over 5000 retailers including Walmart, Stop & Shop, Giant Food Stores, Giant and Giant Eagle. Green Mountain Farms Greek Cream Cheese is located in the dairy case in the cream cheese section at retailers for SRP: $2.29 - $3.29. For more information visit www.eatgreekcreamcheese.com.
About Franklin Foods
Franklin Foods, Inc., corporate offices are located in Delray Beach, FL, with manufacturing facilities in Enosburg Falls, Vermont and Casa Grande, AZ. Franklin Foods is a Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Level 3 Certified manufacturer. Franklin Foods began producing cheese in 1899 using fresh milk and cream from nearby farms. Today, the Franklin Foods tradition of top quality, delicious taste and dairy innovation continues. Franklin Foods is the fastest growing cream cheese producer in the World and continues on its mission to "Re-Invent Cream Cheese® for today’s consumers." Franklin Foods’ award-winning products are distributed to industrial, institutional, foodservice, private label, supermarket and club store accounts across the United States and numerous international markets. For more information visit: www.franklinfoods.com
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Kendra Boccelli
Boccelli & Co. PR for Franklin Foods
P: 1.617.645.3205
Cheese Market News Retail Watch Article: Franklin Foods
Posted on February 13, 2013
New Arizona Facility to Expand Western U.S. Distribution
By Kate Sander
Franklin Foods Inc. is on a mission to re-invent cream cheese for today's consumer, and as the company begins to offer Greek Cream Cheese and prepares to open new facility in Casa Grande, Ariz.., it appears the mission is well underway and successful.
Click here for the entire article.
The Baltimore Sun's Greek Cream Cheese Review
Posted on February 13, 2013
Baltimore Sun's "Baltimore Diner" Blog Post - February 13, 2013: We get lots of announcements fo new products. We mostly ignore them, but this one got our attention - "the launch of the industry's first Greek Cream Cheese..We set them out with pita chips. Everyone who tried it loved it, and most tasters preferred it to their regular cream cheese..." Click here for Richard's entire article.
Happy New Eating!
Posted on December 21, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
HAPPY NEW EATING: INDUSTRY’S FIRST GREEK CREAM CHEESE DELIVERS TWICE THE PROTEIN AND 50% LESS FAT PLUS LIVE AND ACTIVE CULTURE
To coincide with the New Year and a Renewed Focus Towards Healthy Eating, Franklin Foods Announces Expansion Into Over 500 Walmart Stores across the Eastern US
Delray Beach, FL. – December 21, 2012 – Franklin Foods, the fastest-growing cream cheese producer in the world, announced today that Green Mountain Farms Greek Cream Cheese will be available at over 500 Walmart Stores in the Eastern US beginning in January of 2013. Green Mountain Farms Greek Cream Cheese is currently available at nearly 1000 retailers including Stop & Shop, Giant Food Stores, Giant and Giant Eagle in the Northeast, mid-west and mid-Atlantic regions.
The news of the expanded distribution is perfectly timed to take advantage of a renewed focus on better eating choices for the New Year. Green Mountain Farms Greek Cream Cheese delivers twice the protein and fifty percent less fat than traditional cream cheese, and contains live and active cultures. Franklin Food’s Greek Cream Cheese 8oz. Bar can be used in any recipe calling for cream cheese (think Cheesecake with 1/2 the fat and 2x the protein). Franklin Food’s Greek Cream Cheese is also available in convenient 8oz. and 12oz. soft tubs and 8 oz. whipped tubs. Franklin Food’s patented formulation allows for easy spreading on bagels, crackers, fruits and vegetables for quick and easy spreading, making it a great substitute for traditional cream cheese.
Made with a combination of premium cream cheese and Greek Yogurt, Green Mountain Farms Greek Cream Cheese is produced with farm fresh milk and cream in Enosburg Falls, Vermont and satisfies consumer demand for foods that provide just the right balance of good nutrition and great taste.
“We know the New Year brings lots of resolutions, healthy eating being one of the biggest. We are proud to support people’s healthy habits by providing a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional cream cheese” said, Jon Gutknecht, CEO of Franklin Foods. “And now, being more accessible through our retail partnership with Walmart, means we can reach even more consumers looking to make better choices and improve their eating habits.”
Green Mountain Farms Greek Cream Cheese is located in the dairy case in the cream cheese section at retailers for SRP: $2.29 - $3.29. For more information visit www.eatgreekcreamcheese.com.
About Franklin Foods
Franklin Foods, Inc., corporate offices are located in Delray Beach, FL, with manufacturing facilities in Enosburg Falls, Vermont and Casa Grande, AZ. Franklin Foods is a Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Level 3 Certified manufacturer. Franklin Foods began producing cheese in 1899 using fresh milk and cream from nearby farms. Today, the Franklin Foods tradition of top quality, delicious taste and dairy innovation continues. Franklin Foods is the fastest growing cream cheese producer in the World and continues on its mission to "Re-Invent Cream Cheese® for today’s consumers." Franklin Foods’ award-winning products are distributed to industrial, institutional, foodservice, private label, supermarket and club store accounts across the United States and numerous international markets. For more information visit: www.franklinfoods.com
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Media Contact:
Kendra Boccelli
Boccelli & Co. PR for Franklin Foods
P: 1.617.645.3205
Greek Cream Cheese Now Available at 800 Ahold Stores - Stop & Shop and Giant
Posted on November 14, 2012
Just in time for Thanksgiving! Greek Cream Cheese is now at Stop & Shop stores in New England, New York/New Jersey, Giant Carlisle, and Giant Landover in 8oz. Bars, 8oz. Soft, and 8oz. Whipped. Visit our Greek Cream Cheesepage to learn all about this new product that combines just the right balance of good nutrition and delicious taste. Make sure to "Like" Greek Cream Cheese on our Eat Greek Cream Cheese Facebook Page.
Stores Locations
Stop & Shop stores in New England include Connecticut (excluding Fairfield County), Massachussetts, New Hampshire, and 
Rhode Island. Stop & Shop Stores in New York include Connectitcut (including Fairfield County), New Jersey, New York, and select NY Boroughs.
Giant Stores Carlise include stores in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Maryland and West Virginia. 
Giant Stores Landover include Virginia, Maryland, Deleware and District of Columbia.
Dairy Foods Magazine - Greek yogurt stars in the dairy case
Posted on November 13, 2012
Article excerpt by Sarah M. Kennedy.
Greek outside the box
The Greek yogurt influence is beginning to show up in other cultured dairy products as well. Processors are using it as an ingredient in butter, smoothies, dips, cream cheeses and of course, freezing it. Greek yogurt is everywhere.
This summer, Alpharetta, Ga.-based Tryst Gourmet LLC, owner of Eat Well Enjoy Life, makers of non-chick pea hummus, created a hummus containing Greek yogurt. Franklin Foods, Enosburg Falls, Vt., owners of Greek Mountain Farms, launched a Greek yogurt cream cheese said to contain twice the protein and half the fat of regular cream cheese, plus live and active cultures. Along with Yoplait’s other introductions, it also added frozen smoothies with Greek yogurt to its line.
Click here for entire article.
Press Release - World's Fastest Growing Cream Cheese Company Announces Second Facility in Arizona
Posted on November 07, 2012
Delray Beach, FL— November 7, 2012 -- Franklin Foods, Inc., the world’s fastest growing cream cheese company, announced today their decision to open a second manufacturing facility as part of the company’s strategic growth initiative and to meet the growing demand for their products. The new facility will be located in Casa Grande, Arizona. Cream Cheese production is planned to commence in early 2013.
The Franklin Food West facility greatly expands manufacturing capacity for Franklin’s rapidly growing Food Service, Industrial, Retail, Private Label and International businesses. This new production capacity will also be used to meet consumer demand for Franklin's recently launched Greek Cream Cheese. New modern technology has been acquired and will be installed to accelerate the company's Mission to "Re-Invent Cream Cheese for Today's Consumers."
Franklin Foods was established in Enosburg Falls, Vermont in 1899 and has a rich tradition of supporting local New England Dairy Farmers by purchasing fresh milk and cream from nearby farms and suppliers. The company will continue this tradition in Arizona by purchasing local milk and cream from United Dairyman of Arizona (UDA).
“Over the past two years we’ve conducted an exhaustive search throughout the Western USA, and we are pleased to announce our new facility in Casa Grande, Arizona,” said Jon Gutknecht, President & CEO of Franklin Foods. “We are excited to put down roots in the local community and partner with, not only UDA and their Coop of Arizona family farms, but also the talent-rich community of Casa Grande. We could not be happier to be a part of the Great State of Arizona."
Franklin Food's state-of-the-art 90,000 square foot facility in Casa Grande will produce a full line of cultured cream cheese and cream cheese based products including the newly announced and industry first Greek Cream Cheese. The facility is expected to create 59 new jobs over the next two years.
Keith Murfield, CEO of United Dairymen of Arizona said, "We are pleased that Franklin Foods has chosen Arizona and Casa Grande for their expansion. We are very impressed with Franklin's team and look forward to welcoming them as a new customer of UDA."
“We’d like to give special thanks to the various groups and agencies that were instrumental in our selection of Casa Grande. The Honorable Bob Jackson, Mayor of Casa Grande, Sandra Watson, President & CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority, Barry Broome, President & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, and Jim Dinkle, Executive Director of the Central Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation,” said Jon Gutknecht, CEO of Franklin Foods commenting on the opening of the new facility.
Franklin Foods, Inc. also announced today that it has promoted Rocco Cardinale to Vice-President. In his new role, Mr. Cardinale and his family will relocate from South Florida to Arizona where he will oversee the startup of the new facility.
About Franklin Foods
Franklin Foods, Inc., corporate offices are located in Delray Beach, FL, with manufacturing facilities in Enosburg Falls, Vermont and Casa Grande, AZ. Franklin Foods is a Safe Quality Foods (SQF) Level 3 Certified manufacturer. Franklin Foods began producing cheese in 1899 using fresh milk and cream from nearby farms. Today, the Franklin Foods tradition of top quality, delicious taste and dairy innovation continues. Franklin Foods is the fastest growing cream cheese producer in the World and continues on its mission to "Re-Invent Cream Cheese® for today’s consumers." Franklin Foods’ award-winning products are distributed to industrial, institutional, foodservice, private label, supermarket and club store accounts across the United States and numerous international markets. For more information visit: www.franklinfoods.com
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Media Contact:
Kendra Boccelli
Boccelli & Co. PR for Franklin Foods
P: 1.617.645.3205
Joy Bauer of the TODAY Show's Greek Cream Cheese Review
Posted on October 17, 2012
Joy Bauer on Whosay -- October 17, 2012: "Healthy Food Find! I am loving this Greek Cream cheese spread from Green Mountain Farms. It has 1/2 the fat of regular cream cheese, 2x the protein, plus a dose of live and active cultures. The whipped version delivers the best calorie bargain -- and is delicious to spread on a toasted whole-wheat sandwich thin!" Click here for Joy's Whosay review.
Press Release - Franklin Foods Launches Industry's First Greek Cream Cheese
Posted on September 24, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FRANKLIN FOODS LAUNCHES INDUSTRY’S FIRST GREEK CREAM CHEESE
Greek Cream Cheese Delivers 2x More Protein & 1/2 the Fat the of regular cream cheese, plus Live & Active Cultures
Delray Beach, FL. – September 24, 2012 – Franklin Foods, the fastest growing cream cheese producer in the World announced today the launch of the industry’s first Greek Cream Cheese. Made with a combination of premium cream cheese and Greek Yogurt, Green Mountain Farms Greek Cream Cheese is produced with farm fresh milk and cream in Enosburg Falls, Vermont and satisfies consumer demand for foods that provide just the right balance of good nutrition and great taste. Greek Cream Cheese delivers twice the protein and fifty percent less fat than regular cream cheese, and contains live and active cultures. Green Mountain Farms Greek Cream Cheese will be available this fall at over 2000 retailers in the Northeast, mid-west and mid-Atlantic regions with expanded distribution Planned in 2013.
Green Mountain Farms Greek Cream Cheese offers nutritional balance and great taste. As more consumers have discovered the health benefits and delicious taste of Greek Yogurt, Franklin Food’s has taken this to the cream cheese market. Greek Cream Cheese is a rich, full-flavored decadent cream cheese and can be used in place of traditional cream cheese. A perfect choice for the upcoming busy holiday baking season, Franklin Food’s Greek Cream Cheese 8oz. Bar is ideal for baking and cooking and can be used in any recipe calling for cream cheese. Franklin Food’s Greek Cream Cheese is also available in convenient 8oz. and 12oz. soft tubs, 8 oz. whipped tubs. Franklin Food’s patented formulation allows for easy spreading on bagels, crackers, fruits and vegetables for quick and easy spreading.
“Our experience and passion is crafting great cream cheese and we want to share this with people that desire delicious foods. We want people to join us and usher in a whole new era of cream cheese that better matches the way we all strive to eat and maintain healthier eating goals”, said Rocco Cardinale, Director of Marketing.
Today’s cream cheese category is limited in both selection and brands. The goal of Franklin Food’s patent-approved formula is to raise the bar in the retail cream cheese category with enhanced cream cheese products—enhanced with better flavor, functionality and nutrition.
“Virtually every category in the supermarket has evolved to include products with better-for-you nutritional benefits. Whether its snacks, yogurt, or bread they have added nutritional benefits to their products and have been successful. Yet, cream cheese remains steadfast in offering regular, Neufchatel and fat-free products. It’s simple, traditional cream cheese isn’t offering consumers the benefits they are seeking. Greek Cream Cheese is the product that delivers and will be the catalyst to get the category growing again,” said, Jon Gutknecht, CEO.
Available in four sizes: 8 oz. Bar for baking and cooking, 8oz. Soft, 12 oz. Soft, and 8oz. Whipped for spreading. Located in the dairy case cream cheese section. SRP: $2.29 - $3.29. For more information visit www.eatgreekcreamcheese.com.
About Franklin Foods
Franklin Foods is located in Delray Beach, FL with its primary manufacturing facility in Enosburg Falls, Vermont. Franklin Foods began producing cheese in 1899 using fresh milk and cream from nearby farms. Today, the Franklin Foods tradition of excellent quality, delicious taste and dairy innovation continues. Franklin Foods is the fastest growing cream cheese producer in the World and is on a mission to Re-Invent Cream Cheese™ for today’s consumer. Franklin Foods’ award-winning products are distributed to industrial, institutional, foodservice, private label, supermarket and club store accounts across the United States and in select international markets. For more information, visit www.franklinfoods.com
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Media Contact:
Kendra Boccelli
Boccelli & Co. PR for Franklin Foods
P: 1.617.645.3205
Franklin Foods Launches Greek Cream Cheese
Posted on August 07, 2012
Greek Cream Cheese will be hitting the store shelves shortly with select Northeast retailers. Check back for updates. Thank you.
Vermont Cheesemakers Festival
Posted on July 19, 2012
Vermont Cheesemakers Festival this weekend at Shelburne Farms. Please stop by and sample our award-winning Green Mountain Farms Dips and Spreads.