Damn, no more cream cheese

[kabukicho]

Where Did All Our Liberté Go?

Montreal bagel obsessives are now without what was arguably the best cream cheese around

montreal.eater.com

You kidding me??? It tastes better than that Philly stuff. Breaks my heart, however I think it's a marketing ploy like JayZ's faux retirement just to set up a comeback in 2 seconds. Least I hope i this case.


In a crushing blow to bagel-obsessed Montrealers (and tourists in the know), dairy maker Liberté has axed its luscious, tangy, thick, yet somehow also light and airy, cream cheese — the preferred spread for many a St-Viateur Bagel or Fairmount Bagel purchase.
Now crammed at the bottom of Liberté’s FAQ page is an unsatisfying answer to a question that’s recently plagued some Montrealers: Where did all our Liberté go?
“We’re sorry that you have been unable to find our cream cheese. This product [sic] been discontinued as it’s no longer feasible for Liberté to continue delivering the high quality product and the value that users expect of Liberté Cream Cheese,” the company states. It still makes yogurts, sour cream, cottage cheese, kefir, and goat milk.
According to Montreal Jewish food historian Kat Romanow, who broke the news in a post on the Nosher, Liberté felt there was insufficient demand for the cream cheese. Eater has reached out to Liberté parent company General Mills to learn more about its decision to kill a product it once called “a source of pride for more than 80 years” and “the most sought-after spreadable cheese for Montréal-style bagels.”

 

[dkevin51]

Where Did All Our Liberté Go?

Montreal bagel obsessives are now without what was arguably the best cream cheese around

montreal.eater.com

You kidding me??? It tastes better than that Philly stuff. Breaks my heart, however I think it's a marketing ploy like JayZ's faux retirement just to set up a comeback in 2 seconds. Least I hope i this case.


In a crushing blow to bagel-obsessed Montrealers (and tourists in the know), dairy maker Liberté has axed its luscious, tangy, thick, yet somehow also light and airy, cream cheese — the preferred spread for many a St-Viateur Bagel or Fairmount Bagel purchase.
Now crammed at the bottom of Liberté’s FAQ page is an unsatisfying answer to a question that’s recently plagued some Montrealers: Where did all our Liberté go?
“We’re sorry that you have been unable to find our cream cheese. This product [sic] been discontinued as it’s no longer feasible for Liberté to continue delivering the high quality product and the value that users expect of Liberté Cream Cheese,” the company states. It still makes yogurts, sour cream, cottage cheese, kefir, and goat milk.
According to Montreal Jewish food historian Kat Romanow, who broke the news in a post on the Nosher, Liberté felt there was insufficient demand for the cream cheese. Eater has reached out to Liberté parent company General Mills to learn more about its decision to kill a product it once called “a source of pride for more than 80 years” and “the most sought-after spreadable cheese for Montréal-style bagels.”

I always preferred Kraft Philadelphia cream cheese

 

[TheJames101]

yeah, also the Liberté quark (fresh cheese) seems almost impossible to find now. Very sad.

 

[EagerBeaver]

Guys in Burlington they have a place called Myers bagels that specializes in wood fried Montreal style bagels. Not to be missed! More than holds its own against St. Viateur or Fairmount and a bigger line than either place (mostly UVM students)

 

[Cap'tain Fantastic]

Liberté was the best, no contest, I truely miss it. I was raised next to St-Viateur bagels, they remain my favorite but Fairmounts are almost just as good.

 

[kabukicho]

Recently I shopped at provigo via doordash, liberte showed up my nips got hard. I added a few to my order and crossed my fingers. They ended up subbing with Philadelphia.

 

[Like_It_Hot]

Cream cheese is cream cheese... The No Name brand is now at 2 for $5 at Maxi. Just spread on a hot bagel and add some smoked salmon, capers and a bit of lemon juice and you will be in heaven. No Liberté??? Who cares?

 

[Rookie0022]

Anybody try Arla/Tre Stelle cream cheese? My new favorite.

 

[Cap'tain Fantastic]

Cream cheese is cream cheese... The No Name brand is now at 2 for $5 at Maxi. Just spread on a hot bagel and add some smoked salmon, capers and a bit of lemon juice and you will be in heaven. No Liberté??? Who cares?

My all time favorite saturday late breakfast, but you forgot onions and olive oil.

 

[TheJames101]

What about head cheese? Any more head cheese?

 

[kabukicho]

Anybody try Arla/Tre Stelle cream cheese? My new favorite.

My word, have not (yet) but now I shall!

 

[kabukicho]

Cream cheese is cream cheese... The No Name brand is now at 2 for $5 at Maxi. Just spread on a hot bagel and add some smoked salmon, capers and a bit of lemon juice and you will be in heaven. No Liberté??? Who cares?

CC is CC?? GASP!!??

Is the KING of the jungle, merely a cat?

VIVE Liberté!!!!

 

[TheJames101]

Anybody try Arla/Tre Stelle cream cheese? My new favorite.

WHat's the deal with that? Did Tre Stelle buy Arla or what? It used to just be Arla brand.

 

[Rosie Sparkles]

At the risk of having rocks throw at me, the Rawesome (vegan) cream cheese is quite exquisite. As someone who also eat dairy cheese once in a while, this one is better than a lot of them. it is also a local product. https://rawesome.ca/fr

 

[Numerati]

At the risk of having rocks throw at me, the Rawesome (vegan) cream cheese is quite exquisite. As someone who also eat dairy cheese once in a while, this one is better than a lot of them. it is also a local product. https://rawesome.ca/fr

Agree with you there. Don't knock it till you try it. I have no access to Rawesome but I did try vegan cream cheese and other variety of vegan cheeses and they do not disappoint at all. They are a bit pricey but once you find a good pairing for the vegan cheese you are using you will not regret it. Just have to look at the ingredients though and make sure there are not too many strange stuff like fillers and such.

 

[Like_It_Hot]

VIVE Liberté!!!!

Liberté a cessé la production de son "cream cheese" parce qu'il ne s'en vendait pas assez et que ce n'était plus profitable. La loi de l'offre et la demande s'est exprimée. Comme tu l'as écrit, la consommation et le marketing sont une jungle. Seuls les plus adaptés survivent, au grand désespoir des dinosaures. Les cimetières sont pleins de gens irremplaçables... Y a-t'il un cimetière pour les fromages?

@Rosie Sparkles Merci pour les alternatives proposées (the Rawesome (vegan) cream cheese is quite exquisite). De belles découvertes en perspective.

 

[Rookie0022]

What about head cheese? Any more head cheese?

Not sure but from the packaging looks like Tre Strelle is the brand and Arla is the company. I still remember the Tre Stelle commercials from the 90's lol. I was surprised they had cream cheese.

 

[Frank The Tank]

A victim of the purchase by General Mills ?

 

[Like_It_Hot]

Not sure but from the packaging looks like Tre Strelle is the brand and Arla is the company.

Exactlty.

 

[kabukicho]

Anybody try Arla/Tre Stelle cream cheese? My new favorite.

I kept on forgetting, but today I have.... found it Provigo, my word it is delicious and smooth!!! no plastic feel on the tongue!