The Cheese Aisle is in its Retro Era
November 27, 2023 | 1 min to read
The resurgence of early 00s low-rise jeans parallels a nostalgic revival of cheese, echoing trends from the 30s through the 90s. A grocery store or TikTok reflects this retro embrace with baked bries recalling 80s parties, Depression-era limburger spreads, and 70s fondue pots. Meanwhile, Lunchables are reemerging as a billion-dollar favorite in school cafeterias, proving that the love for cheese is both fun and fashionable.
With the unfortunate resurgence of early 00’s low-rise jeans, I know I can’t be the only one to notice another staple is very much in its retro era: cheese. Yes, you read correctly. Much like crop-tops, platform shoes, and flare jeans, cheese, of all things, is playing with the trends of the 90’s all the way back to the ‘30s — and having fun, clearly.
Scanning the aisles of your local grocery store (or TikTok or your favorite bar’s cocktail menu), you’ll find a veritable Eras Tour of cheeses on display: kitschy baked bries harkening to brassy, neon 80’s Bunco night; Depression-era limburger cheese spread upon crusty brown bread; or a 70’s-style fondue pot of Gruyère, complete with cubed bread and sliced apples (shag carpet not included).
Do we even need to mention how Lunchables is making a billion dollar comeback in school cafeterias? Yes, yes we do.
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