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Italian cheese brand Galbani is accelerating premiumisation within the UK chilled dairy category with the launch of two new mozzarella-based products designed to broaden usage occasions and attract new shoppers.

The launches, Galbani Burrata Minis and Galbani Mozzarella Basil Infusion, rolled out from April and mark a strategic push to bring added convenience, flavour innovation and differentiation to the fixture.

Galbani Burrata Minis introduce a new format to the expanding burrata segment, offering six 30g bite-sized portions of mozzarella filled with cream.

Produced in Italy, the minis are positioned as a convenient, lower-waste option for consumers seeking premium indulgence in smaller servings. The format is expected to drive incremental usage across salads, pasta dishes and summer entertaining occasions, where demand for premium sharing formats continues to rise.

Meanwhile, Galbani Mozzarella Basil Infusion brings flavour-led innovation to the core mozzarella category.

Infused with natural basil extract, the product delivers a subtle twist on the brand’s classic offering, aimed at inspiring meal upgrades across pizzas, salads and pasta. The launch also taps into seasonal trends such as barbecues and alfresco dining, where Mediterranean flavours remain a strong consumer draw.

Both products are designed to strengthen Galbani’s presence in the chilled cheese aisle by combining authentic Italian credentials with modern consumer needs around convenience and versatility.

Héloïse Le Norcy-Trott, group marketing director at Lactalis UK & Ireland, said: "We’re seeing strong demand for products that combine quality, convenience and versatility, and these launches are designed to help retailers meet that need while unlocking more occasions for Italian cheese."

Galbani Burrata Minis launched in Waitrose from 22 April, with a wider rollout to Tesco scheduled from 26 May. Mozzarella Basil Infusion is also available in Waitrose from April, with both products supported by promotional pricing to encourage initial trial.

With more than 140 years of heritage, Galbani continues to position itself as a leader in authentic Italian cheese, leveraging innovation and marketing investment to drive growth in an increasingly competitive and premium-led category.