Kraft Natural Cheese Unveils Limited-Edition Holiday Advent Calendar to Bring Families Together This Season

Each Day Sparks Joy, Connection, and a Little Kitchen Magic Through Cheese-Inspired Surprises

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--As the days grow colder and holiday cheer fills the air, Kraft Natural Cheese is giving fans a new reason to smile this season with the debut of its first-ever Holiday Advent Calendar — a whimsical, cheese-inspired countdown designed to bring families together in the kitchen.

Standing over a foot tall and featuring 12 pull-out drawers, the Kraft Natural Cheese Holiday Advent Calendar is a festive showpiece. Wrapped in the brand’s iconic Blue House motif, each drawer reveals a thoughtfully curated surprise that celebrates the warmth, laughter and little rituals that make cooking and sharing meals so special — from kitchen keepsakes to digital recipes and content accessible via QR codes. With a retail value of $250, visit www.kraftnaturalcheese.com/kraft-natural-cheese-advent-calendar to learn how to snag one for yourself.

But the celebration doesn’t stop there — Kraft Natural Cheese will also bring the Advent Calendar to life with a festive immersive pop-up experience at Chicago’s iconic Christkindlmarket from December 10–13. Visitors can step inside a life-size version of the calendar, enjoy delicious cheese samples, and win special prizes including the Kraft Natural Cheese Holiday Advent Calendar — all while celebrating one of the city’s most beloved holiday traditions.

“The holiday season is about bringing family and friends together through unique celebrations, traditions and meals, and we’re thrilled to join in on the festivities this year with our new Holiday Advent Calendar,” said Ken Padgett, Marketing Director at Lactalis Heritage Dairy, a division of Lactalis USA. “Whether it’s gifted or enjoyed at home, our hope is that it spreads a bit of holiday cheer — and for those in Chicago, we can’t wait to celebrate with you at Christkindlmarket.”

For more information about Kraft Natural Cheese, find recipe inspiration and holiday cooking ideas, and locate a store near you, visit KraftNaturalCheese.com or follow the brand on Instagram @kraft.naturalcheese.

About Kraft Natural Cheese

Kraft Natural Cheese has been a trusted household name since 1904, delivering exceptional quality and flavor to mealtimes around the world. With a commitment to craftsmanship and innovation, Kraft Natural Cheese continues to be the go-to choice for families and food enthusiasts alike with its broad portfolio of natural cheeses including shreds, chunks and slices. As part of the Lactalis Heritage Dairy portfolio of brands, Kraft Natural Cheese has more than 150+ years of combined dairy experience reflected in its cheesemaking. For more information and for recipe inspiration, visit www.kraftnaturalcheese.com or follow the brand on Instagram @kraft.naturalcheese.

About Lactalis USA

Lactalis USA is committed to enriching lives by producing nutritious and great-tasting dairy products. The company offers an unrivaled house of beloved dairy brands in the United States including Galbani® Italian cheeses, Président® specialty cheeses and gourmet butters, Kraft® brands in natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone’s® cottage cheese, ricotta and sour cream, Cracker Barrel® cheese, Black Diamond® cheddar cheese, Parmalat® milk, yogurt brands such as siggi’s®, Stonyfield Organic®, Brown Cow™, Green Mountain Creamery®, Mountain High, Yoplait®, Go-Gurt®, :ratio®, Oui® and Karoun®, Gopi®, Arz® and other brands in the ethnic channel.

In the United States the company has approximately 5,000 employees, with 13 manufacturing facilities located in 9 states, and corporate offices in New York City, San Fernando, Calif., Chicago, Ill., Minneapolis, Minn., Buffalo, N.Y. and Bedford, N.H. Lactalis USA is part of Lactalis Group, the world’s leading dairy company, a French family business founded in 1933 in Laval, France.

For more information about Lactalis USA’s divisions, visit www.lactalisamericangroup.com, www.lactalisheritagedairy.com, www.lactalisyogurtusa.com, www.midwestyogurt.com and www.karouncheese.com. Follow Lactalis USA on Instagram and like us on Facebook.