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Valio has announced the launch of four Finlandia cheeses in the US. The company is launching two spreadable cheeses: Finlandia Imported Spreadable Cheese, Original and a new version with Chanterelle Mushrooms. Imported from Finland, Finlandia Spreadable Cheeses are made with non-GMO ingredients and are sold in 7oz red tubs. Furthermore, Valio is introducing two hard cheeses aged for ten months, imported from Estonia: Finlandia Imported Forte and Finlandia Imported Gran Regale. Mari Meriluoto, director of marketing and business development at Valio USA, said: "Food lovers are looking for easy ways to liven up their meals, and our new cheeses take Finlandia classics up a notch. Our Spreadable Cheese gets a sophisticated twist with our Chanterelle Mushroom flavour, while our Aged Cheese, produced using traditional Italian methods, brings a new option to home cooks for pastas and more." The cheeses are currently available at supermarkets across the Northeast, Midwest and California markets.