| Boursin | |
|---|---|
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| Country of origin | France |
| Region, town | Normandy |
| Source of milk | Cows |
| Pasteurised | Yes |
| Texture | Soft |
| Certification | None |
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Boursin is a brand of soft, fresh Gournay-style cheese made from pasteurized cow’s milk and cream, with herbs mixed in, resulting in a crumbly texture. It is sold as a spreadable cheese.
The first Boursin flavour, garlic and fine herbs, was created in 1957 by François Boursin, a cheesemaker from Normandy.[1] Boursin's product was derived from a traditional party dish, fromage frais (French for "fresh cheese"); guests would take their cheese and add herbs for flavour. His recipe was the first flavoured cheese product to be sold nationally in France.[citation needed]
Boursin cheese was first developed in Normandy,[2] and at one time was produced exclusively in Croisy-sur-Eure, France, by the Boursin company. In 1990, the Boursin name was acquired by Unilever, who sold it to Groupe Bel in November 2007 for €400 million.[3]
Advertising
The brand was advertised on television from 1 October 1968, when French television allowed commercial breaks for the first time.[4] In 1972 their advertising slogan: Du pain, du vin, du Boursin (Some bread, some wine, some Boursin) was launched.[4] This slogan was later modified to Du pain, du Boursin, on est bien (Some bread, some Boursin, we are fine).[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Boursin History". Boursin.com. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
- ^ "Boursin Reveals the Secrets of its Phenomenal Success" from BoursinCheese.com, accessed 2011-06-18
- ^ "Consumer goods giant Unilever has reached an agreement to sell its cheese business Boursin" Archived 2011-07-08 at the Wayback Machine from BrandsTell, accessed 2009-05-31
- ^ a b "Het Verhaal Van Boursin". Boursin Verse Roomkaas (in Dutch).
- ^ "Brand slogan". Boursin.fr.
Du pain, du Boursin®, on est bien !
