Vermont Creamery is celebrating its 40th anniversary in the dairy industry with the launch of Hooper, its first washed rind, doughnut-shaped cheese. The cheese honors its co-founder, Allison Hooper.

Inspired by the traditional donut shape native to the Loire Valley, Hooper features Vermont Creamery's signature wrinkled Geotrichum rind and is washed with a French gray sea salt brine, delivering an exceptional flavor experience and unique appearance. The doughnut-shape is inspired by Allison's cheesemaking education in Brittany, France and helps to create an evenly aged cheese that also adds visual interest to a cheese board or plate. Soft and sliceable, the new cheese boasts a creamery, luxe mouthfeel and bright flavors. Made in small batches with local goat and cow's milk, Hooper carries fruity, funky, savory and buttery flavor notes.