Description
French Goat Cheese & Roasted Hazelnut Spread is a premium artisan dairy speciality produced by Catrice Gourmet in the heart of Provence, France. Combining authentic French goat’s milk cheese with carefully selected roasted hazelnuts, this elegant spread captures the flavours of two of France’s most celebrated gourmet traditions while offering exceptional convenience for both retail and professional foodservice.
For centuries, Provence has stood as one of France’s most prestigious culinary regions. The Mediterranean climate, rolling limestone hills, vineyards, olive groves, lavender fields, and aromatic herbs such as thyme and rosemary have shaped a food culture renowned throughout the world. This remarkable terroir provides the perfect setting for both artisan cheesemaking and the production of premium Mediterranean ingredients.
Goat farming has been deeply rooted in Provence for generations. Local herds graze naturally across herb-filled landscapes, producing milk with remarkable freshness, elegance, and subtle complexity. French goat cheese, or chèvre, has become internationally recognised for its clean dairy character, delicate acidity, creamy texture, and refined flavour profile that appeals to both chefs and discerning consumers.
Hazelnuts have long occupied an equally respected position within European gastronomy. Carefully roasted to enhance their natural sweetness and aromatic oils, they contribute a warm, buttery richness that perfectly complements the lively freshness of traditional French goat cheese.
Catrice Gourmet brings these two exceptional ingredients together in a beautifully balanced spread inspired by Provençal recipes. The result is a remarkably smooth, creamy product where the freshness of the chèvre is gently rounded by the delicate sweetness and toasted character of premium roasted hazelnuts.
Every spoonful delivers multiple layers of flavour. The fresh lactic notes and light tang of authentic goat cheese are followed by subtle roasted hazelnut aromas, gentle buttery richness, and a refined nutty finish that lingers pleasantly without overwhelming the palate. The creamy consistency makes the spread easy to apply while maintaining an elegant appearance suitable for premium presentation.
Unlike traditional cheese portions, the spread format provides outstanding convenience for hospitality professionals. Ready to serve directly from chilled storage, it eliminates preparation time while ensuring consistent flavour, texture, and portion control. This makes it particularly valuable for hotels, restaurants, cafés, wine bars, catering companies, and gourmet food retailers seeking premium products with efficient service.
French Goat Cheese & Roasted Hazelnut Spread offers exceptional culinary versatility. It is equally suited to artisan cheeseboards, gourmet sandwiches, canapés, crackers, crostini, salads, brunch menus, wraps, charcuterie platters, and wine tastings. It pairs beautifully with fresh figs, pears, apples, grapes, walnuts, honey, dried fruit, crusty artisan bread, crackers, and Mediterranean preserves.
Its refined balance also allows chefs to incorporate it into modern cuisine. It can be used as a filling for pastries, stuffed vegetables, savoury tartlets, gourmet burgers, pasta fillings, or as a finishing element for contemporary plated dishes where its creamy texture and nutty complexity enhance both flavour and presentation.
The Provençal origin provides a compelling marketing story. Worldwide, Provence is associated with sunshine, artisan food, fine wine, lavender, Mediterranean living, and authentic French gastronomy. This regional identity adds significant value beyond the product itself, giving retailers and importers a strong narrative that resonates with premium consumers.
For Japanese buyers, this spread offers several important advantages. The familiar flavour of roasted hazelnuts makes the product immediately approachable while the authentic French goat cheese introduces consumers to traditional European dairy in a gentle, accessible format. Its elegant packaging and ready-to-serve convenience align perfectly with Japan’s premium retail and hospitality sectors.
Department stores, gourmet supermarkets, delicatessens, cheese boutiques, hotels, French restaurants, cafés, wine bars, luxury gift retailers, and premium catering companies can all position this product as a sophisticated expression of Provençal gastronomy.
Taiwan and South Korea likewise offer excellent opportunities, particularly among gourmet retailers, premium supermarkets, boutique hotels, wine-focused hospitality, specialty food importers, and consumers seeking differentiated European artisan dairy products.
As part of the BeeBridge premium European dairy portfolio, French Goat Cheese & Roasted Hazelnut Spread can be consolidated with artisan butter, premium French cheeses, cultured dairy products, charcuterie, and other speciality foods within a single export shipment. This allows buyers to access multiple carefully selected European producers through one trusted commercial relationship while simplifying procurement and logistics.
Produced by Catrice Gourmet in Provence, this 160g French Goat Cheese & Roasted Hazelnut Spread combines authentic French goat’s milk cheese, premium roasted hazelnuts, regional culinary heritage, and exceptional versatility. It offers international buyers a distinctive gourmet dairy speciality capable of adding both value and differentiation to premium retail and professional foodservice portfolios.
Product Information
Product: French Goat Cheese & Roasted Hazelnut Spread
Supplier: Catrice Gourmet
Origin: Provence, France
Milk Type: Goat’s Milk
Product Category: Cheese Spread
Flavour: Goat Cheese & Roasted Hazelnuts
Pack Size: 160g
Unit Weight: 0.16 kg
Storage: Chilled
Serving Suggestions: Cheese boards, canapés, artisan sandwiches, wine pairings, catering, gourmet retail
BeeBridge Minimum Order: €5,000 mixed products across the BeeBridge portfolio
Supplier Activation Package: Available to establish the initial import pathway, documentation, and future wholesale ordering
Trade Finance: Up to 90-day HSBC trade finance available for qualified buyers
