🧀 Wisconsin Cheese Sampling Comes to Ingles Store #134 in Candler, NC

Ingles Markets brought a taste of the Midwest to western North Carolina with an in-store cheese tasting event, offering shoppers a chance to sample premium Wisconsin cheeses and artisan pairings without leaving their local grocery store.

📍 What’s on the Table

The sampling featured a curated selection of Wisconsin cheeses, including Havarti Chipotle Cheddar, Honey Cranberry Orange Cheddar, and Bessie’s Blend, alongside complementary items like caramelized onion hummus, phyllo crisps with apricot preserves, and cranberry oat crackers. Boar’s Head and Gather & Graze brands were represented, giving visitors a chance to explore both familiar names and specialty options in one tasting.

🛒 Where and When

The event took place at Ingles Store #134, located at 1572 Sandhill Road in Candler, NC, with sampling available until 2 PM. A friendly sampling team was on hand to answer questions and help shoppers discover new favorites to take home.

💡 Why It Matters

In-store sampling events like this one give rural and regional shoppers direct access to specialty products and the chance to try before buying-a service that strengthens local grocery shopping and builds community connection around food discovery. For families in the Candler area, it’s an opportunity to explore quality cheeses and artisan pairings without traveling to distant specialty shops.