Sargento partners with Mondelēz to introduce Balanced Breaks cheese and crackers snacks

Sargento Foods said it’s giving cheese lovers a new way to pair real, natural cheese with their favorite snack crackers with Balanced Breaks cheese and crackers snacks.

The product line marks a new partnership between Sargento and Mondelēz International Inc., which will combine eight Sargento natural cheese varieties with Ritz, Triscuit and Wheat Thins crackers to create a classic snack that to enjoy at home, at work or on-the-go.

Balanced Breaks comes in four combinations, each featuring between 7g. and 9g. of protein and up to 170 calories per serving. The flavors are:

» Pepper Jack and Colby Jack Natural Cheeses and Ritz Mini Crackers.
» Gouda and Sharp Cheddar Natural Cheeses and Triscuit Mini Original Crackers.
» Monterey Jack and Mild Cheddar Natural Cheeses and Wheat Thins Mini Original Snacks.
» Low Moisture Mozzarella and Fontina Natural Cheeses and Wheat Thins Mini Sundried Tomato & Basil Flavored Snacks.

Balanced Breaks are available in packages with three single-serve 1.5-oz snack trays. All varieties include a package lid with a cheerfully cheesy greeting.

Founded in 1953, Plymouth, WI-based Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that employs more than 2,000 people. It generates net sales of $1.5 billion annually.