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Crystal Farms Dairy Company is expanding its snack cheese stick offerings with new flavours for adults – Gouda and Sharp Cheddar. Gouda Cheese Sticks offers a smooth and mild cheese flavour with a hint of sweetness. Each stick contains 70 calories and 5g of protein. Meanwhile, Sharp Cheddar Cheese Sticks are aged for a minimum of six months prior to cutting for extra sharpness and contains 80 calories per stick and 5g of protein. Both packets contain 12 servings. "We know that incredible cheese comes from the heartland, and we're committed to showing what this region has to offer," says Janell Lofton-Minta, vice president of Growth and Marketing at Crystal Farms Dairy. "We are launching new flavours that appeal to an adult audience because cheese sticks are great, well-balanced snack options for people of all ages." The new Crystal Farms cheese sticks suggested retail price is $4.69 and will be available in selected retailers across Minnesota and Wisconsin.