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Gold Member Case Study - Traditional Cheese Company

Traditional Cheese Company, founded in 1985, is Ireland’s top independent cheese importer, specialising in Irish and continental cheese and speciality foods for retail and foodservice, with a focus on quality and service.

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Sustainability Achievements

In 2024, Traditional Cheese Company introduced 59 healthy products and explored further opportunities at industry events, surpassing its milestone target by 31%.

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In 2024, Traditional Cheese Company made significant strides in advancing its health and nutrition agenda, introducing 59 healthy products, exceeding the milestone target by 31%. This achievement reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to offering healthier cheese options without compromising on quality or flavour.

The newly introduced products focused on reducing fat, sugar, and salt content, aligning with growing consumer demand for more nutritious food choices. They also introduced a selection of Protein enhanced product. These innovations demonstrate the company’s responsiveness to market trends and its ability to adapt traditional cheese offerings to meet modern dietary needs.

To support this progress, the company undertook two key initiatives during the year. First, it expanded its product development efforts to include a broader range of low-fat, low-sugar, and low-salt cheeses, along with Protein enriched product. These efforts were guided by internal benchmarks and consumer feedback, ensuring that new products met both health standards and customer expectations.

Second, Traditional Cheese Company actively engaged with the wider food industry by attending events focused on health and nutrition. These events provided valuable insights into emerging trends and helped the company identify further opportunities to enhance its product range with healthier options.

 

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